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The Brinton Museum in Big Horn presents its 5th Artists in Residence exhibition featuring eight artists who were invited to participate in residencies in 2022. The Artists in Residence exhibition opens in the Jacomien Mars Reception Gallery on September 9 and continues through October 15. Museum Winter Hours: Thursday through Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Each year The Brinton Museum reaches out to accomplished artists who excel in the visual arts for up to 2-week residencies. The purpose of the residency is to offer artists a unique opportunity to create art inspired by the history and culture of the area. The magnificent scenic views and historic ranches of Sheridan County offer endless subjects for motivation.
The culmination of the artists’ residencies is a group exhibit the following year including art which has been created in the studio from the residency experience. This show is highly popular with visitors and patrons for its connection to the beauty of the area.
Bighorn Mountains from the Brinton Museum
The majesty of snow-covered mountains in winter, green fields in late spring and sunsets reflecting on quiet ponds are frequent subject-matter for plein air studies which later become finished oils. Don Demers, The Lights of Gloaming, oil, 9” x 12” The 2023 Artists in Residence show includes: William (Bill) Alther (Denver, CO) Karen Bondarchuk (Kalamazoo, MI) Don Demers (Eliot, ME) Jacqueline Jones (East Hampton, CT) Anton Nowels (Phoenix, AZ) Stephanie Rose (Powell, WY) John Taft (Longmont, CO) Michele Usibelli (Woodway, WA)
This event is made possible through the generosity of Tom and Lisa Thompson who originated The Brinton Museum residencies program and who provide housing for the artists during their stay.
Founded in 1960, The Brinton Museum is a fine arts institution devoted to preserving the art and history of the West. Located on the historic Quarter Circle A Ranch in the foothills of the majestic Bighorn Mountains, it features 19th, 20th and 21st century American and Indian Art in a historic Western setting.
The Brinton Museum is a participating member of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association which offers its members free admission during regular museum hours to other participating NARM institutions. Free Admission for 2023 is sponsored by Ramaco Carbon, LLC
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Last modified: August 29, 2023