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For the next three weekends of August, guests can explore the rich heritage and artistry of the American West at half the usual ticket price. This “Cool Frontier” sale runs on August 16-18, August 23-25, and August 30-September 1 (note: the museum is...Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Expressing one’s thoughts and feelings about the world is easier than ever in our high-tech society. Social media platforms and other means of electronic communication make it possible for us to share so much information in so little time. But how much are we truly...Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Inspired by the words and work of Chief Henry Red Cloud at a talk given with John Graybill, the great-grandson of Edward Curtis, at Western Spirit on March 31, Education Director Wade Weber heeded the call to action and pledged to volunteer his time over Memorial Day...Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Q: How did you become interested in the American West, and how did you come to reside in Scottsdale? Even though I’m originally from New Jersey, I’ve always had an interest in the West. My wife Kathleen’s great-grandfather was an Army scout who handled confidential...Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
At 17, Edward Curtis brought his daughter Beth in as an assistant to Ella McBride in his Seattle studio. Beth inherited her father’s eye for composition but also had the acumen to handle the business side of the enterprise. In 1927, Beth accompanied her father on his...Jun 29, 2022 | Announcements, Uncategorized
Scott Baxter shared the stories of people, place, struggle, and success behind the images of his 100 Years 100 Ranchers project at June’s A Taste for Art supper club. Baxter, a celebrated fine art photographer, adorned the walls of famed Cattle Track Arts Compound...