Each year, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Patrons Ball fundraising gala includes a silent auction of beautiful artwork and jewelry, decorative arts, and unique experiences. You can find—and […]
epiCENTER: Explore the CENTER of it all with our staff!
Enjoy the observations and interests of the people who work at the Center of the West here in our staff blog. Just note that these are the personal perspectives of individual staff members, and are not meant to be official representations of Center expertise or policy.
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 […]
Rodeo Capital of the World
At the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, we are grateful to be located in the “Rodeo Capital of the World.” Every summer night after the museum has shut its doors, our cowboy and cowgirl […]
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 […]
Views from Yonder: Outside Perspectives of the Wild West
What do you picture when you think of the Wild West? Do you see tumbleweeds drifting through a small town? The bucking bronco on the Wyoming license plate? Or does a gunslinging video game series or old western movie come to mind? The Wild West is no longer a location or […]
Wildflower Watch
Walking through sage brush steppe on the hottest day of the year, I felt like I was surrounded by a monotonous sea of dirt and dry bushes. Upon closer examination […]
