June 11 – September 6, 2010

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hosts its prestigious invitational art exhibit of over 300 Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation with art seminars, receptions and awards banquet. The exhibiting artists bring a diversity of styles to this prestigious art exhibition. Works range from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionist works of art. Landscapes, wildlife and illustrative scenes are always highlighted in the exhibition. Reservations are required for opening activities. This annual exhibition kicks off with two days of seminars on art-related topics and art demonstrations. The weekend culminates with a fixed-price sale of all the exhibition pieces.

2010 Award Winners

Prix de West Purchase Award Sunrise in the Golden Gate; Downeaster Benjamin F Packard Oil On Linen, 24" x 38" by Christopher Blossom 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

Frederick Remington Painting Award Labyrinth of Space Oil On Linen, 42" x 42" by George Carlson A cash award of $3,000 for exceptional artistic merit for a painting. Sponsored by W & W Steel/Bert & Rick Cooper in memory of Allen E. Coles

James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award Clash of Thunder Bronze, 32" H x 38" W x 9 1/2" D by Tim Shinabarger A cash award of $3,000 for exceptional artistic merit for a sculpture. Sponsored by Claggett/Rey Gallery

Express Ranch The Great American Cowboy Award Working The Remuda Oil, 48" x 36" by Howard Post A cash award of $3,000 for the best cowboy subject matter. Sponsored by Robert A. Funk

Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman Wildlife Art Award The Chase Oil On Linen, 30" x 50" Greg Beecham 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

Robert Lougheed Memorial Award A cash award of $3,000 for best display of three or more works. Cosen by Prix de West Exhibitiong artists. Sponsored by Barbara and Roger Simons in memory of Cynthia Post, art enthusiast and friend to Prix de West artists. Winner: George Carlson Labyrinth of Space Oil On Linen, 42" x 42" Formed by Ancient Waters Oil On Linen, 28" x 42" Approaching Spring Storm Oil On Linen, 36" x 36"

Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyers' Choice Award The Chase Oil On Linen, 30" x 50" Greg Beecham A cash award of $3,000 for the most popular work of art. Chosen by Prix de West patrons. Sponsored by the Joseph E. Rumsey Jr. Fund