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. […]

Nicole Todd was formerly the Curatorial Assistant for the Whitney Western Art Museum. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma, with bachelor’s degrees in Zoology and Art History, and a master’s degree in Art History, with a focus on western American art and a specialization in Will James’s art. As Curatorial Assistant, Nicole engaged in art historical research, supported educational programming, answered public inquiries, and contributed to the Whitney’s online presence.
by Nicole Todd
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. […]
by Nicole Todd
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 […]
by Nicole Todd
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 […]
by Nicole Todd
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 […]