Announcing the 2010 Prix de West Award Winners
These winners were announced Saturday, June 12, 2010, during the Prix de West Awards Banquet.
Prix de West Purchase Award
Christopher Blossom of Stratford, Connecticut
Sunrise in the Golden Gate; Downeaster “Benjamin F. Packard”
Oil on Linen, 24” x 38”
Chosen by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for its permanent art collection. Recipient receives purchase price, a $5,000 cash award and the Prix de West medallion.
Sponsored by Roberta M. Eldridge Miller
Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyers’ Choice Award
Greg Beecham of Dubois, Wyoming
The Chase
Oil on Linen, 30” x 50”
A cash award of $3,000 for the most popular work of art, chosen by the Prix de West patrons
Sponsored by the Joseph F. Rumsey Jr. Fund
Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman Wildlife Award
Greg Beecham of Dubois, Wyoming
The Chase
Oil on Linen, 30” x 50”
A cash award of $3,000 for exceptional artistic merit for a wildlife painting or sculpture
Sponsored by the Estate of the late Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman
Express Ranches Great American Cowboy Award
Howard Post of Queen Creek, Arizona
Working The Remuda
Oil, 48” x 36”
A cash award of $3,000 for the best cowboy subject matter
Sponsored by Robert A. Funk
James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award
Tim Shinabarger of Billings, Montana
Clash of Thunder
Bronze, 32” H x 38” W x 9 ½” D
A cash award of $3,000 for exceptional artistic merit for a sculpture
Sponsored by Claggett/Rey Gallery
Frederic Remington Painting Award
George Carlson of Harrison, Idaho
Labyrinth of Space
Oil on Linen, 42” x 42”
A cash award of $3,000 for exceptional artistic merit for a painting
Sponsored by W & W Steel Company/Bert & Rick Cooper in memory of Allen E. Coles
Robert Lougheed Memorial Award
George Carlson of Harrison, Idaho
Labyrinth of Space, 42” x 42”
Formed By Ancient Waters, 28” x 42”
Approaching Spring Storm, 36” x 36”
Each an Oil on Linen
A cash award of $3,000 for best display of three or more works. Chosen by the Prix de West exhibiting artists
Sponsored by Barbara and Roger Simons in memory of Cynthia Post, art enthusiast and friend to Prix de West artists