Artist John Mix Stanley crossed thousands of miles among the western territories in the mid-1800’s. He even went as far as Hawaii in his travels. He was prolific and spent […]
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On the heels of Lewis and Clark – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2009 On the heels of Lewis and Clark: Charles Fritz follows the inspiring visions of western artist-explorers By Christine C. BrindzaFormer Curatorial Assistant, Whitney […]
Art and Exploration of the American West: The Legacy of John Mix Stanley
In 1853, the United States Government organized surveys to ascertain the most practical route for a transcontinental railroad. American explorer-artist John Mix Stanley (1814–1872) was enlisted as an artist for […]
A Year Maintaining a Museum
What does the Maintenance Department at your establishment of work mean to you? Are they simply the ones called when there’s a leaky faucet? Perhaps they are there for you […]
The Art of John Mix Stanley – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West in Spring 2015 Painted Journeys: The Art of John Mix Stanley — Revealing an unknown artist By Mindy N. Besaw John Mix Stanley (1814–1872) was […]
John Mix Stanley on Home Ground Radio
Listen to the half hour radio program on Home Ground radio celebrating the art, life, and achievements of American artist John Mix Stanley (1814 – 1872). Host Brian Kahn interviews […]