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The Brinton Museum in Big Horn presents the 2026 Illustrator Show featuring children’s book illustrations by award-winning artist Zak Pullen. Zak Pullen: 21st Illustrator Show is on display in the S.K. Johnston, Jr. Family Gallery beginning February 5 and continues through March 30.
Nationally acclaimed for his children’s book illustrations, Pullen lives and works in Casper, Wyoming. He has exhibited in major juried competitions and is considered one of the best illustrators currently working in the nation. In 2026, he is again included in the prestigious Society of Illustrators exhibition in New York City. This is Zak’s third solo exhibition at The Brinton Museum since 2014.
The 2026 Illustrator Show highlights original paintings from three recent children’s books. In The Christmas Ass (2020), he collaborated with writer Jana Enloe. It is a story of a young rabbit by the name of JJ who learns a lesson from his father about humility and gratitude during Christmas.
The Christmas Shop, from the children’s book A Christmas Ass
The Thinkers (2021) is a collaboration with author Brad Herzog. The book includes portraits of scientists and inventors from around the world and throughout history. The Thinkers book illustration included in The Brinton Museum show is an exhibition loan from the Science Zone: Casper Science Museum in Casper, Wyoming.
A Home for Steamboat (2024), with text by Casey Rislow, tells the story of Steamboat, the horse that could not be tamed across the rodeo circuit but finally finds a home with Grandpa Charlie and his granddaughter, Lena.
The Parade, from the children’s book A Home for Steamboat
Zak Pullen will be present for a Gallery Talk and Book Signing on March 7, from 10 AM to noon. This event is offered free and open to the public. School tours can be scheduled by contacting Anna Sensel, Learning and Engagement Coordinator, at asensel@thebrintonmuseum.org or call 513-502-9139.
Zak Pullen: 21stIllustrator Show is made possible through sponsorship from the Wyoming Arts Council, Tucker Foundation, and Edwin T. Meredith Foundation.
About The Brinton Museum: Founded in 1960, The Brinton Museum is an institution dedicated to preserving the art, history and culture 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 offers free general admission and is a participating member of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
Contact:
Jochen Wierich, Curatorial Director, jwierich@thebrintonmuseum.org
Main # 307-672-3173 Direct # 307-763-5931
The Brinton Museum is located at 239 Brinton Road in Big Horn, WY, 82833
More information about collections, exhibitions and programs is found at thebrintonmuseum.org
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Last modified: January 30, 2026