2018 Symposia The Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s museums present a number of scholarly symposia each year exploring topics ranging from history, culture, western art, firearms collections, and natural science within the broader context of the American West. Here’s what’s coming up in 2018. Arsenals of History: A Cody Firearms Museum Symposium May 21 – […]
Along with scenic beauty, rugged terrain, and dramatic weather, landscapes at high elevation can tell us a great deal about the history and range of human occupation. On Thursday, May 4, a symposium highlights the science and findings of “high elevation archaeology.” Titled Recent Advances at High Elevation, the symposium takes place at the Buffalo […]
Artists have long been “drawn to Yellowstone.” The Park’s breathtaking vistas, its unmatched thermal features, and its remarkable wildlife are just a few of its inspiring sights. In a one-day symposium at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on June 15, six scholars share their perspectives on the history of art and artists in […]
Past exhibition: Inspiring Sights: Yellowstone through Artists’ Eyes On view through 2017 An exhibition of more than forty works of art celebrating Yellowstone National Park. Comprised of selections from the Whitney Western Art Museum’s permanent collection and important regional loans, Inspiring Sights: Yellowstone through Artists’ Eyes, examines Yellowstone as an unrivaled source of inspiration and […]
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 our own Director Emeritus and Senior Scholar, Peter H. Hassrick, as he speaks to Stanley’s art and travels throughout the American West. Painted Journeys: […]
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. […]