Arts and Education at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

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The Public Programs department of the Old West Museum is dedicated to providing educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to Museum visitors.  Through examination, exploration, discussion, interpretation and participation the Museum’s programs promotes a better understanding of the history and meaning of the Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration as well as the history, values and culture of the American West.

 The high quality program offerings include monthly children and family programs, special events such as the Kids Cowboy Festival, multiple artistic workshops, and several art shows. 

27th Annual Western Spirit Art Show and Sale

March 2 - April 13, 2008 

This exhibit showcases the works of over 130 western artists.  This juried show is one of the region's premier western art exhibitions awarding cash prizes for Best of Show and first place in each of seven media including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pencil, sculpture and mixed media.

The Vandewark Miniature Show  is a popular feature of the exhibit.  The display of petite art honors the generous support of J.D. Vandewark and Floyd F. Vandewark  to the CFD Old West Museum and the Cheyenne Community. 

Funds generated by the sale of artwork in the WSASS, including the Vandewark Miniature Show supports the future development of programs and exhibitions that celebrate the culture culture of art in the West. 

Western Spirit Prospectus/WSASS Prospectus 2008.pdf

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

4610 Carey Avenue
P.O. Box 2720
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003

(307) 778-7290

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