Walter Matia is a sculptor with an incredible talent of freezing wildlife in its tracks. With intense attention to detail, Matia brings his pieces to life in a way that only […]
Artist Highlight: Dustin Van Wechel
Dustin Van Wechel is an oil painter with a knack for realism. His meticulous attention to detail and extremely specific brushwork is mesmerizing in an ‘analyze every detail for hours and wonder how it’s possible’ type of way. He personally describes his […]
Artist Highlight: Russell Case
Dreamily depicting scenes of the American West, Russell Case captures the viewer’s eye through vibrant color and light. This allows them to explore the detailed elements of the pieces. Most of his work is plein […]
Guardians of the Galleries
If you ask anyone who works at the Center of the West who keeps this place running, they will most likely say the security guards. They safeguard the art, protect the people, and brighten our days. The guards spend more time than anyone in the galleries, surrounded by one-of-a-kind artifacts and priceless works of art. […]
A Day at the Center of the West
Rolling into Cody, Wyoming, is a sight to see. Strolling through downtown can make you feel transported to the Old West, and the mountain views from all angles will take your breath away. You find yourself wondering […]
Old Westerns: Fiction vs Reality
Seeing the historical figures that are displayed around the museum suddenly come to life in Westen films is entertaining, but not always historically accurate. Many of the information we learn about these people from […]