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Sales Salon
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The 2008 Western Art Show Sales Salon enjoyed a successful show with strong crowds, exceptional artists and new faces.
The 2008 New Artist buckle was won by Fred Boyer of Montana. Don Oelze was awarded Best Flat Work Artist and Clyde Ross Morgan was awarded Best 3-Dimensional Artist. Stephen Lee and Kay Holman's booth was judged to be the best of this year's show.
There is much excitement and many new plans for 2009 celebrating our western heritage through fine art.
The Western Art Show Sales Salon endeavors to present well-known
and emerging Canadian & American artists whose work is
indicative of the heritage & grandeur of the West. Every artist
is juried into the show which is based upon the quality of the
work, as well as encompassing the theme of Western Art. The
majority of the work must be representative of the Western Art
theme, which depicts themes of Western Prairie/Mountain Culture,
lifestyle, heritage, and characters that is diverse in medium
and subject including; Ranching; Landscapes; Rodeo; Agriculture;
First Nations; Florals; Portraits; Architecture; Wildlife.
The Sales Salon presents three awards which are juried by the
Sales Salon Jury: Juror's Choice Best of Show - Flat Art;
Juror's Choice Best of Show - 3 Dimensional; Best of Show Booth
- awarded to a 10-day booth that is judged to have the best
visual presentation of displayed art.
The large
attractive booths in this area encourage the public to browse,
meet and visit with the artists. Approximately 50 artists are
present for the duration of the Show. All artwork is original
and for sale. The artists' work can be seen in
downtown Calgary at the Hudson's Bay and the Bank of Montreal
Building, as well as at the new Lazy S Club on Stampede Park.
For more information, please contact:
info@westernshowcase.com
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