Whitney Western Art Museum
A blog about the collections, exhibits, and goings-on of the Whitney Western Art Museum.

Exhibition Explores Photos by Artist James Bama – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2023 Exhibition Explores Photos by Artist: James Bama – Portraits of the West By Susan Floyd…

Charlie Russell’s Tough Year
1917 was a tough year for Charlie Russell. His good buddy, bullwhacker Johnny Matheson, was dying. Johnny ran the last horse-drawn freight…

Explore Our Interactive Exhibits
A diverse collection of artifacts, galleries, and specimens are featured within the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Visitors can gain an…

The Draw of Cody – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2019 – 20 The Draw of Cody: The Role of Place in Helping Make Artists Great…

Whitney Museum appoints new curator
Buffalo Bill Center of the West appoints Susan Barnett new Margaret and Dick Scarlett Curator of Western American Art for the Whitney…

A Modern Day “Hole-in-the-Wall” Gang’s Unexpected Journey – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2010 A Modern Day “Hole in the Wall” Gang’s Unexpected Journey By Whitney Western Art Museum…