Los Angeles, CA (November 13, 2014) — The country’s premier Western art show, the Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale celebrates its 18th anniversary at the Autry National Center of the American West with opening-day activitieson Saturday, January 31, 2015. This prestigious exhibition showcases new work by nationally recognized artists such as Bill Anton, George Carlson, Tammy Garcia, Robert Griffing, Z. S. Liang, Kyle Polzin, Mian Situ, Tucker Smith, Howard Terpning, and Morgan Weistling. The juried exhibition and sale features 79 artists, including established Masters artists as well as emerging talent. Proceeds from Masters support the Autry’s dynamic educational programs, ongoing collections conservation, and much more. “This show is about the artists. Each year our Masters artists challenge themselves to produce their very best work in both painting and sculpture, and in fact they hold back pieces created during the year so they can provide an outstanding presentation,” said John Geraghty, Autry Trustee and Special Advisor to Masters. “I'm extremely proud of each and every artist.” New artists joining Masters this year include Jenness Cortez,Loren Entz, Jay Moore, Scott Rogers, Roseta Santiago, Billy Schenck, and Benjamin Wu. Five guest artists will also be welcomed this year: John Budicin, Donald Demers, Lori Forest, Conchita O’Kane, and Adam Smith. These emerging Western artists will contribute works to the popular Miniatures wall. “You don’t often have the opportunity to buy one of these little jewels by these highly respected artists. At theMasters these pieces are really treasured. These works provide the opportunity for our patrons to experience living with fine art," Geraghty said. The exhibition opens on Saturday, January 31. The opening-day program will feature a presentation by award-winning sculptor Walter T. Matia, a panel discussion with art collectors, and a chuck wagon luncheon with an awards presentation. The event continues into the evening with a cocktail reception and fine art sale, where patrons and artists join in festivities and approximately 275 fixed-price works are sold by drawing. Entrance to the Masters exhibition is included with museum admission; however, tickets are required for the special opening-day events. The museum will close at 4:00 p.m. to prepare for the ticketed evening cocktail reception and sale, which begins at 5:30 p.m. All of the artwork in the show will remain on exhibit through Sunday, March 8, 2015. To purchase tickets, visitTheAutry.org/Masters or call 323.495.4375. Pre-registration closes on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Tickets may also be purchased at Registration Guest Services on Saturday, January 31, 2015, while supply lasts. Five pieces from the exhibition will be sold by live auction at a special artists’ dinner on Friday, January 30, for Silver-level sponsors and above. Attendees can bid on works by Z. S. Liang, Kyle Polzin,Mian Situ, Howard Terpning, and Morgan Weistling. For information about sponsorship opportunities, call Janet Reilly, Director of Special Events, at323.495.4317. |
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