Grand Tradition

The Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum still rides high.

- John Langellier

In its 47th year, The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City carried on in grand tradition. During June 7-9, 2019, more than 2,150 attendees enjoyed seminars, artist demonstrations, exhibitions and art sales, a portion of the $2.94 million total proceeds during the opening week benefiting the museum's excellent exhibitions and fine family programming. Referring to the over 300 works available by some of the nation’s best contemporary artists, Natalie Shirley, the museum’s president, shared: “This is the premier Western invitational art exhibition in the world, and the quality of art this year is extraor