Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Western Spirit Art Show & Sale 2018

This juried exhibition features over 100 select western artists exhibiting premier western art in the historic Carriage Hall at the CFD Old West Museum. The show runs from March 3 to April 15, 2018.

The exhibition includes several special components. The Western Art Seminar is a day-long professional development and networking opportunity held on opening day, featuring artist talks from jurors, business topics, and small group discussions with exhibiting artists. Ticket price includes continental breakfast and lunch. The Vandewark Miniature Show is a highly sought-after section where accepted artists can exhibit up to two hang-ready miniature works. Quick Draw & Quick Finish is an opening night event where six artists create finished pieces in 45 minutes (with 15 minutes for framing), which are then auctioned.

Awards include Best of Show ($1,000), Best of Each Media ($500), People's Choice ($300), and Best Miniature ($100). Media categories include Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed-Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor. Installation art is no longer accepted. Entry deadline is October 31, 2017. Entry fees are $10 for members' first entry and $20 for non-members' first entry, with additional entries at $20 each. All artwork must be original and created within the past 2-3 years. The Museum retains a 30% commission on sales (50% for Quick Draw and Quick Finish pieces). Physical work size limitations apply: 2D work outside framed dimensions not to exceed 47 inches horizontal or 60 inches vertical; 3D work not to exceed three square feet at the base. 2D miniatures may not exceed 168 square inches outside framed dimensions; 3D miniatures not to exceed 8 inches in height and 168 cubic inches including base. All artwork must be ready to hang or display with appropriate framing and matting. Jurors are Brandon Bailey, Joel Ostlind, and Jennifer Perlow & Chris Stevens.