2018 Q1 Member Newsletter

The quarterly guide to exhibitions, programs, and events for members of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum®

Winter/Spring 2018 Volume 3 • Issue 1

Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell

Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell Exhibition opens February 9, 2018

As we embark upon the cool winter weather, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum proudly announces new exhibitions which are sure to captivate the broadest audience yet. In keeping with the Museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the American West, Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell adds a contemporary twist to the galleries.

Theodore Waddell’s unique style includes a combination of rough marks, thick paint, transparent, yet elegant, strokes, and, on occasion, hard lines scratched into the canvas. His modernist painting styles attract recognition nationwide, most commonly portraying range animals roaming the vast plains of his home state, Montana.

Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell, containing 40 pieces of art, displays both large and small works representing Waddell’s atmospheric style. Within his lifespan he has created more than 4,000 works – and his works are held in more than 90 private, corporate, and museum collections.

In addition to painting, Waddell is an established author of three children’s books with a fourth in the works. His childhood spent on the ranch draws clear parallels to the West in his writings and paintings.

Other spring exhibitions include Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum and In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student. Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum displays a wide array of rarely seen artifacts living in the Museum’s vault and is on display February 9 – May 13, 2018.

In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student takes guests deep into Tom Ryan’s approach of seeing art in a new way. It is the second of two exhibitions exploring different aspects of Ryan’s history and is on display April 7 – November 11, 2018.

On the cover: Horse #21. Theodore Waddell, 1986, oil on canvas, 78" x 60".

Above: Argenta Horses. Theodore Waddell, 2009, oil and encaustic on canvas, 120" x 218".

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To learn more about this exhibition, scan the QR code at right or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/exhibitions

Explore the West

Welcome!

Dear Museum members, The arrival of a new year means an abundance of new beginnings.

After nearly a year-long search, it is with great pleasure the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announces and welcomes Natalie Shirley as the new President and CEO. A native Oklahoman with strong community ties and a storied history of prominent leadership roles in the community, Natalie brings a refreshed perspective and direction to the Musuem.

Her prior experience includes concurrently serving as the OSU – OKC President and as the Oklahoma Secretary of Education and Workforce Development. From 2007 – 2011, Natalie served in Gov. Brad Henry’s Cabinet as Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, where she was the liaison between the Governor, five major state agencies, and more than 30 small agencies, authorities, and institutions. During this time she also served as the Executive Director of the Department of Commerce – the state’s leading economic development agency.

Natalie begins her tenure at the Museum on January 15, 2018.

The Board of Directors and staff are excited for the growth and leadership she brings to the institution and look forward to the new year under her direction.

All the best, Gary F. Moore Chief Financial Officer and Interim President National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Natalie Shirley

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Exhibitions Through January 7, 2018 Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) 19th Annual Exhibition & Sale The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the skills of saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing, and rawhide braiding and the role of these traditional crafts in the cowboy culture of the North American West. Visit this gallery before or after any of the Museum’s cowboy programs.

Santa Sussanna Bit by Wilson Capron.

Through May 13, 2018 Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger August 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the passing of one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated artists, Jerome Tiger. Having only painted for five years, Tiger produced hundreds of works of art and won numerous awards throughout the country. Today, his work is shown in museums across the nation and he is recognized as one of the greatest Native American artists. To honor this anniversary, the Museum produces an exhibition of his selected works from its permanent collection, celebrating the life and legacy of this remarkable painter.

This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and supported by News Channel 4 (KFOR).

Travelers. Jerome Tiger (Muscogee/Seminole, 1964. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

1997.27.116.

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February 9 – May 13, 2018 Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum Museums typically exhibit only a very small percentage of their collections.

In the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s vast holdings, specific pieces, for one reason or another, are rarely on view. This exhibition presents a variety of items that are seldom “out of the vault,” and gives the visitor a unique look at why, what, and how museums collect. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

West Mexico clay figure.

Lynn’s Narcissus. Theodore Waddell, 1997, Oil and encaustic on canvas, 72" x 72".

Explore the West

February 9 – May 13, 2018 Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell Much of what the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s visitors see and expect in experiencing art is largely influenced by the contemporary artists who paint and sculpt the American West in what is considered an expression of “realism.” This exhibition redirects the visitors' attention to the importance of what they do not see rather than what they do see on the canvas, and the opportunity to see something different in the same painting each time it is viewed. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

To learn more about Museum exhibitions scan the QR code at left or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/exhibitions 5

Adult Programs Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesdays in March, Noon – 1:00 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Bring your lunch or purchase one at The Museum Grill.

Reservations are not required. Free admission to the Board Room and The Museum Grill.

Andrae Marak

March 7 • Brown Bag Lunch Series: “Over My Dead Body!”: Native Americans, Borders, and the Transnational North American West When the Tohono O’odham Nation’s vice chairman, whose ancestral lands span the U.S.-Mexico border, said the U.S. federal government would have to build a wall “over my dead body,” he was not just spurred to action by the Trump administration’s increased focus on the border. Instead, he was speaking on behalf of an indigenous group who has long held that enforcement of the U.S.-Mexico border; the Border Patrol undermines their tribal sovereignty and the ability of tribal members to pass back and forth freely as they had done for most of their existence. Join Andrae Marak, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University, as he discusses transnational borders. Dr. Marak will be available for book signing following his presentation.

March 14 • Brown Bag Lunch Series: My West For more than five decades, Theodore Waddell has pursued his passion for art. Waddell will discuss his life and art including reflections about the people and life experiences which have influenced his work throughout the years. In his artist statement he said, “I want my work to constantly change for me and for those who view it. Hopefully it will be different each time I see it as well as for others who view it.”

March 21 • Brown Bag Lunch Series: The Enduring Art of Jerome Tiger What makes the descriptive art of the late Jerome Tiger so compelling today? Why is his art still so collectible 50 years after his untimely death at the age of 26? M.J. Van Deventer-Shelton has studied his art for 40 years; she takes visitors on a journey of his life and the influences that shaped his unlikely career as an artist who changed the face of Native American art.

March 28 • Brown Bag Lunch Series: For the Love of the Paint Join Jennifer Complo McNutt, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Eiteljorg Museum, as she discusses the marks artist Theodore Waddell makes and how simple strokes equal complex forms. These marks, in combination with his unique compositions, are what make his signature style.

March 9 • Beer and Bierstadt 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Celebrate the return of Albert Bierstadt’s preeminent Emigrants Crossing the Plains. On loan to a traveling exhibition for more than a year, Emigrants reflects the American West’s grandiose size and spectacle.

Spend the evening getting to know Bierstadt better while paying homage Emigrants Crossing The Plains. Albert Bierstadt, 1867, to his German roots. Alison Fields, oil on canvas. Gift of Jasper D. Ackerman, 1972.19.

Mary Lou Milner Carver Professor of Art of the American West, Associate Professor of Art History, University of Oklahoma, provides insight to the man who created a masterpiece. Conclude the evening with a meal of beer-braised brisket, cabbage and kielbasa, salad, German chocolate cake, and, of course, German beer! Cash bar. $25 per person, $20 per Museum member.

Register by March 6 online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/adults.

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January 24 • A Kaleidoscope of the West 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Don Reeves, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture, concludes his 38 years of Museum service with a talk years in the making.

The West can be conceptualized as a beautiful harmony. The individual notes and melodies, like points of light, form a colorful kaleidoscope that is Western Heritage — a heritage influenced by the National Cowboy Museum. Reeves reflects on the collections, ideas, and profound friendships he has made along his journey, relating stories and memories of the West to reveal a few new, unorthodox views. An ice cream social immediately follows this farewell gathering sponsored

by Museum volunteers. Register by January 18 online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/adults.

Don Reeves

Films February 8 • A Date with the Duke 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Guests can whet their appetites with a cash bar and scrumptious buffet prepared by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City while watching a special film screening of The Searchers (1956). Considered by many to be a true American masterpiece of filmmaking and the most-admired film by director John Ford, working together for the 12th time, John Wayne and Ford forged The Searchers into an indelible image of the frontier. Wayne plays ex-Confederate soldier Ethan Edwards, a believer more in bullets than in words. He seeks his niece, captured by Comanche who massacred his family, and will not surrender to hunger, thirst, the elements, or loneliness. And, in his obsessive, five-year quest, Edwards encounters something he did not expect to find: his own humanity. (1hr 59m, PG). $40 per person, $35 per Museum member.

Register by February 4 online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/date-with-duke.

Member Exclusives February 8 • Members’ Preview Reception 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Museum Galleries Museum members are invited to preview the Museum’s two newest exhibitions, Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum and Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell, during a special, members-only evening. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, local craft beer, and receive a 25% discount off one select item in The Museum Store. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. For more information contact Trent Riley at (405) 478-2250 ext. 251.

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Museum Calendar • Winter/Spring 2018

January

February

Saturday

10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Beadwork

Saturday

1:00 – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Storybook Read-in and Gallery Hunt

Sunday

Exhibition closes, Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 19th Annual Exhibition & Sale

Thursday

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Members’ Preview Reception

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Sunday

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Wednesday

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1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: My Antonia

Friday

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

A Kaleidoscope of the West

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Leather-Working Workshop

Tuesday

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Leather-Working Workshop

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Leather-Working Workshop

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Thursday

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Keep up with all the Museum happenings via the social media center by scanning the QR code above or by visiting nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.

9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Many Cultures: Different Perspectives Workshop

Sunday

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: Empire of the Summer Moon

Tuesday

8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Teaching American History: Westward Expansion

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Save The Date

Exhibitions open, Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum; Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell

Monday

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Stay Connected

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

A Date with the Duke

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and exhibitions: Easter Brunch by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City April 1, 2018 8

Annual Chuck Wagon Festival May 26 – 27, 2018

Prix de West® Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale June 8 – 9, 2018

Explore the Galleries!

Docent-Guided Signature Tour Every Weekend • January 6 – February 25, 2018, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Sampler Tour Every Weekend • March 3 – March 31, 2018, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

March Saturday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Wednesday

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Sunday

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10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Parlfeche Bags

Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: “Over My Dead Body!”: Native Americans, Borders, and the Transnational North American West 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Beer and Bierstadt

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: The Enduring Art of Jerome Tiger Thursday

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Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: My West 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities: Do You See What I See? 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Tuesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities: Cowboy Challenge 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Friday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities: Trailblazers Trek Hunt & Find 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale Monday

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities: Beadwork

Saturday

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Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: For the Love of the Paint

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities: River Rafts 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Museums on Us Weekend The Museum welcomes Bank of America customers taking advantage of Museums on Us the first full weekend of every month. For more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.

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Classes and Courses Book Club

1:00 – 2:15 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Cost for the series is $25, $20 for Museum members, and includes refreshments and Museum admission. Each publication is available in The Museum Store (15% discount for Museum members). Register by January 17 online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/book-club.

January 21 • Read the West Book Club: My Antonia Join the Museum for a discussion of Willa Cather’s My Antonia. Written in 1918 and evoking the Nebraska prairie life of Cather’s childhood, it commemorates the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. One of Cather’s earliest novels, it is the story of Antonia Shimerda who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a Bohemian emigrant family. Her story is told through the eyes of Jim Burden, a neighbor who befriends Antonia, teaches her English, and follows her life’s remarkable journey.

February 18 • Read the West Book Club: Empire of the Summer Moon S.C. Gwynne’s Empire of the Summer Moon (2010) spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanche, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails a remarkable narrative of the Old West: the epic saga of pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her son, Quanah, who became the last and possibly greatest Comanche chief.

Gwynne presents the compelling drama of Parker, a lovely 9-year-old girl who was kidnapped by Comanches from the Texas frontier in 1836. She grew to embrace her captors and became infamous, refusing to return home until her tragic seizure by Texas Rangers in 1860. More famous still was her son, Quanah, a warrior who was never defeated and whose guerrilla wars made him a legend.

March 18 • Read the West Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon From #1 New York Times best-selling author David Grann, Killers of the Flower Moon (2017) is a twisting, true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target; and it was just the beginning, as more and more members of the tribe began to die under mysterious circumstances. Many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered. As the death toll climbed to more than 24, the FBI took up the case, as one of the organization’s first major homicide investigations; the bureau badly bungled the case.

In desperation, the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger, Tom White, to unravel the mystery. White assembled an undercover team, including one of the only American Indian agents in the bureau. Together with the Osage they exposed one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.

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Keep up with all the Museum happenings via the social media center by scanning the QR code at left or by visiting

nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.

February 12 – 14 • Leather-Working Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Museum Classrooms Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) members Pedro Pedrini and Troy West claim whether you call it leather carving, tooling, or stamping, you can hone your skills with the comprehensive workshop they present. This handson workshop covers tool modification, drawing floral layout, and floral carving. Instructors provide many practical solutions for improving leather designs. Suitable for beginner to intermediate students, class size is limited to 15.

Instructors: Pedro Pedrini and Troy West Skill level: Beginner to intermediate $680, $600 Museum members Supply list provided. Register online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/leatherworking.

Thursdays, February 22 – March 29, 2018 • Unlocking The West 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Glenn D. Shirley Western Americana Collection is a treasure trove of documents, photographs, movie memorabilia, books, and magazines. This series provides an overview about this fascinating collection in storage and online and showcases the art of paperback book covers for Western tales of cowboys, villains, duels, and danger. Participate in facilitated discussions of one of the novels, and see its transformation from the page to the silver screen. Read and discuss one of Shirley’s published non-fiction books. Register online at education.okstate.edu/olli or by calling (405) 765-8933.

Belle Starr and Her Times: The Literature, the Facts, and the Legends. Norman, Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma Press: 1982. RC2006.068.1.08636.

Thursdays, February 22 – March 29, 2018 Lewis and Clark Revisited 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater The journey made by the Corps of Discovery led by Lewis & Clark is looked upon as the “opening” of the American West. Explore their journey through journal entries, works of art, historical photos, and more. This class will review the many discoveries and impacts of the trip and learn what became of the people they met and the Corps members after the expedition. Instructor: Western historian and educator Luann Sewell Waters. Register online at education.okstate.edu/olli or by calling (405) 765-8933.

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Kids and Families Saturdays For Kids

First Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Free drop-in programs the first Saturday of every month. Designed for children ages 4 – 12.

Free for children and accompanying adults. While supplies last. For more information, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 280 or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids.

January 6 • Saturdays for Kids: Beadwork Following contact with Europeans, the use of beads as decoration among the Native American tribes exploded. Join us to explore the art of beadwork, investigate design themes, and make your very own beadwork samples to take home.

February 3 • Saturdays for Kids: Storybook Read-in and Gallery Hunt, Museum Galleries Explore the Museum’s galleries and hear fantastic tales from exciting children’s books throughout.

This Gallery Hunt & Find leads you across the Museum and helps you find the secret location for storybook readings at 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 a.m.

March 3 • Saturdays for Kids: Parfleche Bags Many Plains Indian tribes were nomadic – traveling the Great Plains on horseback and on foot. A common item used for packing was the parfleche bag. Made from rawhide, these durable storage bags protected a variety of items. Create your own parfleche bag and then use a special Gallery Hunt & Find to locate different bags from Plains Indians. Available while supplies last. Free for children and accompanying adults.

Saturdays for Kids in made possible in part with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Spring Break Drop-in Activities

March 19 – 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

It is Spring Break across the Oklahoma City Metro area! Drop by and participate in family friendly activities inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions. Available while supplies last. For more information, email education@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

March 19 • Do You See What I See? Art does not have to look like a photograph to be realistic. Inspired by the work of Theodore Wadell, use your imagination to create your own landscape on canvas.

March 20 • Beadwork The use of beadwork by Native American tribes is prolific. Join us as we explore the art of beadwork and investigate designs, and make your very own beadwork samples to take home. Then, use a special Gallery Hunt & Find to explore different beadwork within the exhibits.

March 21 • River Rafts Western rivers can be a challenge, particularly in the spring.

Navigating the snow-fed rivers as an early explorer often required building one’s own raft from natural materials. Try your hand at building your own river-raft craft,then float it down our stream, weather permitting.

March 22 • Cowboy Challenge Put on your favorite cowboy or cowgirl apparel and check out your skills in our Cowboy Challenge. No cowboy or buckaroo is complete without their favorite bandanna; start the day by decorating your own. Then, show off your cowboy talent by participating in a series of activities including roping, map reading, target shooting, bed roll races, and more.

March 23 • Trailblazers Trek Hunt & Find The West is many things to many people. Explore the Museum galleries with a special Gallery Hunt & Find designed to help you find your place in the West. Explore the many perspectives that make it unique.

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Other Programs

February 1 – 14 • Share the Love!

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m.

One day to celebrate love is not enough, so the Museum is celebrating with 14! Visit the Museum anytime February 1 – 14 and show your love for your favorite piece of art or artifact. Pick up a heart at Visitor Services and leave it by your selection and share on social media tagged #MyWest and #HeartsForArt. While visiting, be sure to pick up the “Find the Love” guide, a selection of art from the Museum’s collection we feel speaks of love. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Monday, March 19 Story Time with Tucker the Bernese Mountain Dog 2:00 p.m., Museum Galleries The Museum is going to the dogs! Families can visit with a Bernese mountain dog from Human Animal Link of Oklahoma (H.A.L.O.), who joins the public for Story Time in the Museum galleries. Follow Tucker the Bernese mountain dog featured in a series of children’s books by author and artist Theodore Waddell. Museum Volunteers will read a selection of Waddell’s books, available for sale in The Museum Store. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Through May 31 • Registration Continues for Western Explorers Summer Camp Western Explorers Summer Camp, June 18 – July 27, offers opportunities to learn, play, and create at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for children ages 8 – 15. Led by experienced teachers, each week-long, small-group session features age-appropriate themes, crafts, games, art projects, snacks, and stories. Campers explore the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, gardens, and trails, which inspires their imaginations and provides the foundation for fun-filled, creative self-expression. All supplies are included in the children’s sessions. Halfday and full-day sessions offered for five weeks.

To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/summercamp. For more information, email camps@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

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To learn more about kids' fun scan the QR code at left or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids.

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The Museum Store March 18 – 24 The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Bargains await shoppers at The Museum Store.

Come browse the specials! For more information, visit store.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Tours Weekends January 6 – February 25 • Docent-Guided Signature Tour 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) From Remington and Russell to Native American works, see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. View ethnographic material from Native Americans and mountain men, and learn about frontier military life. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the working cowboy, from the range to their portrayal in film and pop culture. Walk away with a better understanding of the diverse cultures that have shaped the West – but not before you check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Weekends, March 3 – 31 • Spring Sampler Tour 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) Museum docents offer 45-minute tours of the spring exhibitions.

Discover works by Jerome Tiger, recognized as one of the greatest Native American artists, and Theodore Waddell, whose landscapes encourage us to see and interpret things differently.

Round out the tour with a peek at the Museum’s more unique collections unearthed from the vault. Be sure to leave plenty of time to check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

To learn more about Museum tours scan the QR code at right or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.

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Explore the West

Events April 13 – 14 • Western Heritage Awards® The Museum’s Western Heritage Awards was established in 1961 as the pinnacle commemoration of the American West by honoring the legacy of men and women for their works in literature, music, film, and television. The evening includes the induction of individuals into the Hall of Great Western Performers and the Hall of Great Westerners who made extraordinary contributions to shaping the American West’s rich heritage. The awards continue with the Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award presentation named after the Museum’s founder, given to an individual for their unwavering commitment to the American West’s future. This year Walter Vail (1852 – 1906) and Jim Odle will be inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners, Lynn Anderson (1947 – 2015) and Barry Corbin will be inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers, and Randy Cate will receive the Chester A. Reynolds Award. The 2018 Western Heritage Awards is unique in that the Museum will also honor Philip Anschutz with the inaugural Western Visionary Award. All award recipients receive The Wrangler, a bronze sculpture of a cowboy on horseback representing an iconic symbol of American West determination, persistence, and pride. Reservations are required; visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/westernheritageawards or call (405) 478-2250 ext. 219.

Educator Events February 15 • Many Cultures: Different Perspectives Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Join us for a free K – 12 Teacher Professional Development opportunity at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in collaboration with the College of Education and Professional Studies, University of Central Oklahoma.

SOLD OUT (Wait list available). To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/teacherworkshop.

This teacher workshop is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH. The Museum’s programs for teachers are made possible with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

February 27, 2018 • Teaching American History: Westward Expansion 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater This professional development seminar for educators focuses on ideas and events including Manifest Destiny, the Monroe Doctrine, the Mexican-American War, and the growing problem of Sectionalism that threatened to drive the North and South apart. Participants will receive a reader of original documents sent via mail in advance of the program. Discussion Leader: Dr. Greg Schneider, Professor of History at Emporia State University.

Register by February 1 online at qr166.infusionsoft.com/app/form/registration-okc2018spring.

Dr. Greg Schneider

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