December 20, 2008 – March 22, 2009
Special Exhibition Gallery

Showcasing the work of 16 contemporary African American artists, this exhibition gave new light on the important role blacks played in developing the West. In addition to the stories of black cowboys and buffalo soldiers, works of art also featured black lawmen, explorers, rodeo stars and women. Participating artists included Bernard Williams, Ed Dwight, Burl Washington, Eddie Dixon, Bobb Vann, Michael Godfrey, and many others.