Cowboy Artists of America Enjoy Another Successful Exhibition and Sale
57th Annual Event Generates more than $1.2 million in Sales
58th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition & Sale
Western Art Takes Center Stage at the 58th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition & Sale
58th Annual Event Generates more than $1.1 million in Sales
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The 58th Annual Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) Exhibition & Sale brought the best of Western art to Fort Worth, generating over $1.1 million in sales. Held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center from November 1-2, the event was made possible with support from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) and the Joe Beeler Foundation.
Western art collectors and enthusiasts from across the U.S. gathered to view and bid on over 100 remarkable pieces, from sketches to sculptures, and watercolors to oils. The exhibition provided a welcoming atmosphere, creating an intimate “living room” experience for all attendees.
This year’s event featured the work of 23 CAA artists, along with guest artists Glen Dean, Kevin Red Star, and Jim Rey. The CAA also paid special tribute to Harold T. Holden, a long-time CAA member who passed away earlier this year. The CAA voted to induct Ron Rencher as the group’s newest member.
The sale achieved a 64% purchase rate, with highlights including Jack Sorenson’s The Board Meeting, which sold for $44,000, and Martin Grelle’s Cheyenne Regalia, which garnered $36,000.
Attendees enjoyed a unique opportunity to view selections from the private collection of honorary CAA members John and Charlotte Kimberlin, notable past hosts of CAA Trail Rides. Their curated pieces were displayed on Friday evening at the Cattle Raisers Museum, and the main exhibition was also made available to the public for three weeks leading up to the event.
Youth artists were also in the spotlight, as eight finalists from the Fort Worth Stock Show’s Art Contest, aged 5 to 17, exhibited their work. Their pieces raised $10,000, with all proceeds going directly to the young artists.
Gold medals in various categories went to:
- Mixed Media: Teal Blake for Coiled
- Water Soluble: Teal Blake for Rocketman
- Drawing: Tyler Crow for A Call for Mama
- Sculpture: Bruce Greene for Where the Ancients Ran
- Oil Painting: Dave Santillanes for The Day Begins
Silver medals were awarded to:
- Mikel Donahue in mixed media for Arizona Cowboy
- Wayne Baize for Weaning Time in drawing
- Bruce Greene for Home to A Nighthawk in water soluble
- Dustin Payne for his sculpture What Man Can Conceive
- Grant Redden for Winter’s Arrival in oil painting
Additional honors included the Ray Swanson Memorial Award, presented to Todd Connor for Bearers of the Legacy, recognizing a piece that captures an emotional moment in time. The inaugural R. Watson Boots True West Award, highlighting authenticity in Western life representation, was awarded to Mike Donahue for Knot Tying 101 and was judged by working cowboy Joe Leathers from the 6666 Ranch.
The Anne Marion Best of Show, selected from the four Gold Medal winners, went to Dave Santillanes for The Day Begins. The Artists’ Choice Award, selected by CAA members, went to Alvin Marshall, while the Patrons’ Choice Award, determined by attendees, was awarded to Tyler Crow. Jim Rey was also honored for his significant contributions to Western art.
Founded in 1965 by Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton, and George Phippen, the CAA has upheld its mission to “authentically preserve and perpetuate the culture of Western life in fine art.” The Joe Beeler Foundation, established by the CAA, supports the next generation of Western artists through workshops, mentoring, and scholarships, funded in part by the proceeds from the annual event.
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