Steele Gallery
October 17, 2010 – November 21, 2010
The most anticipated Western American fine art event in the country, the annual Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) Exhibition & Sale presents a depiction of the West only the members of the CAA can capture with such realistic skill and spirit. In honor of the 45th anniversary, the CAAs will be pulling out all the stops and have some exciting changes in store. This premier event commemorates the CAA’s dedication to the rugged beauty of Western representational art. This convergence of renowned artists will showcase art that evokes the sights, sounds, lifestyle and untamable experience of the American West.
More Than 130 New Works of Art
The Sale and Exhibition will feature more than 130 new, never-before-seen works of art created in the past year by the 23 active members of Cowboy Artists of America, with this year’s Sale introducing the two newest members of the CAA, painter Tim Browning and sculptor Paul Moore. Included are bronze and stone sculptures, oil and water soluble paintings, and drawings. Some artists portray the West that is long gone and only visible through art, while others portray contemporary Western life using their own life experiences on the ranch or reservation as their research.
The CAA Sale & Exhibition has a rich and colorful history and continually captures the attention of art fans – young and old. The Sale attracts hundreds of collectors and enthusiasts from around the world. Rather than a typical art auction, attendees of the Sale submit intent-to-purchase slips and the first name drawn has the option to buy the work of art. This method not only proves exciting but also offers an equal opportunity for both the first time buyer and the seasoned collector. Works of art range from a few hundred dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars.
"Arizona Landscapes in the Movies" film series
After visiting Cowboy Artists of America, hang up your hat and settle in for some cinematic storytelling. Arizona has long served as a film location, most prominently in Westerns that draw upon its unique landscapes. Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and John Ford's The Searchers use Arizona as more than a pretty backdrop - rather, the setting is integral to the films' stories, themes and characters. ASU experts introduce the films and lead discussions after the screenings. Films are free and open to the public; first come, first seated. Sponsored by ASU's Center for Film, Media and Popular Culture.
New Museum Acquisition
From this year's Sale, Phoenix Art Museum acquired Fred Fellows' Moving Camp on the Haythorn, 2010, opaque watercolor. It was acquired through the generosity of the Western Art Associates, a Museum support group that assists with acquisitions and exhibitions of Western American art.
Fred Fellows' (American, born 1934), Moving Camp on the Haythorn, 2010, opaque watercolor. Gift of Western Art Associates, 2010.384.
For more information, visit caashow.org
The Exhibition and Sale is organized by Phoenix Art Museum, the Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, and co-hosted by Western Art Associates.
It is presented by Wells Fargo and with the continued, generous support from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norris and the Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation. Additional support is provided by Robb & Stucky. Promotional support provided by The Phoenician.
Image Credits
Top Left: The Light of Home, Clark Kelley Price, 2010. Oil on canvas, 16” x 20”. Courtesy of the artist.
Top Right: An Early Autumn, Tim Cox, 2010. Oil on canvas, 24” x 30”. Courtesy of the artist.