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January 27, 2005
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[email protected]LAST CHANCE FOR BULLS, BRONCS AND BRONZES AT THE NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
First Annual "Heart of the West" Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale Ends
Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - With stock show rodeo action right across the street, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame features its own bulls and broncs that you can walk right up to during its first annual "Heart of the West" Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale, ending Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005.
"Heart of the West" features vibrant paintings, meticulous drawings and
dynamic sculptures from 19 of the top female western artists from across America such as Glenna Goodacre, Veryl Goodnight and Donna-Howell Sickles. Goodacre designed the $1 Sacagawea coin and sculpted the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Goodnight is a descendent of Charles Goodnight, the famous rancher and cattle driver.
"This is our first time out of the gate, so-to-speak, venturing into the amazing world of western art. We are fortunate to have these 19 artists featured here in our first ever 'Heart of the West' show," said Tricia Dixon, curator and collections director.
About one-third of the "Heart of the West" collection sold during an
invitational preview during exhibition opening activities in November 2004, including a majestic eight-foot sculpture of Sacagawea, the legendary Indian guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition, designed by Goodacre. Many of the pieces are still available for purchase.
This is the last chance to see a phenomenal collection of western art in Fort Worth right across the street from the best rodeo action in Fort Worth.
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring and documenting the lives of legendary women who have displayed extraordinary courage and a pioneering spirit in their trailblazing efforts. Located at 1720 Gendy St. in Fort Worth's Cultural District, the National Cowgirl Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit our web-site at
www.cowgirl.net or call 817/336-4475.
