During the course of the nineteenth century, government officials, scientists, and artists traveled to the American West in search of land, resources, and the best overland route for westward expansion. On occasion, the purpose of these journeys was the scientific exploration of plants and animals or the recording of encounters with the West’s Native people. […]
Charles Marion Russell first travelled west to Montana in 1880 and secured a job as a night wrangler shortly thereafter. This job afforded him the opportunity to observe, document, and sketch cow camp activities. He worked as a cowboy for eleven years before becoming a full-time artist. Russell’s life in Montana shaped his perceptions of […]
If you’ve visited the Whitney Western Art Museum in the last couple of days, you may have noticed some conspicuous bare walls around the gallery. Well, there’s good reason for the changes taking place – we’re sharing some of our treasures beyond our walls! The staff here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West […]
The popular Artist-In-Residence program hosted by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has drawn to a close for 2016. The annual summer program appeals to children and adults alike. In-gallery residencies provide visitors a chance to observe artists at work, ask questions of artists about their processes and influences, and gain new perspectives on the […]