The practice of itinerant painting was popular in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. Artists would travel through urban and rural areas seeking commissions from wealthier families and prominent members of society. These portraits would often hang in the household’s parlor room indicating to guests the sitter’s gentility and position in society. […]
Dream Playground Design Day: The Process Begins The Buffalo Bill Center of the West launched its dream playground design day with Jane Lewis Holman, a designer from Leathers and Associates, when she visited Cody on October 30th and 31st. Her first step in this process was to perform a site review. She looked at our proposed location […]
A New Way to Play at the Center Children’s Playground Design Form Building a dream playground at a museum? Sometimes we may think that these two things might not fit together. In the past, museums may have been viewed as quiet reverent places—similar to a library. While this reflection and learning is important, fun is […]
It’s amazing to think that summer is officially here. How do I know? 1) It was 90 degrees yesterday here in Cody, Wyoming. YUCK! I hate the heat. 2) I’ve been so busy I can’t keep track of the day of the week anymore. 3) Apparently Memorial Day has past. I was working so I can’t, personally, […]