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14 the russell: the sale to benefit the cm russell museum "Through Charlie Russell and the modern Western artists he continues to inspire, we are able to open the doors to our heritage and to the lessons and beauty of our past," said Tom Figarelle, C.M. Russell Museum Executive Director. "We are excited to host all the auction events right here on the museum campus – allowing for guests to easily experience the exhibitions and outreach that the auction supports." The Russell is the premiere fundraising event for the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls attracting artists, collectors, and patrons from around the globe. All the events for The Russell will be held on the museum campus starting with an Artist Open House on Thursday. This free, open to the public event gives guests time to see all the artwork to be sold at the auction in person, as well as meet many of the artists who created the works. Ticketed events begin on Friday with Art in Action. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson, this crowd-favorite is a variation of a traditional "quick draw," giving nationally known artists several hours to finish a piece of art while interacting with guests. The event culminates in a live auction of the completed works of art, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the museum by the participating artists. World Class Event Welcomes Collectors and Visitors to Newly Expanded CM Russell Museum Campus The Russell 2021 By Christina Horton "Piegans" is a fine example of a breakout work of art. Masterfully executed; it demonstrates the artist attaining a new, higher level of career accomplishment in oil on canvas. Utilizing his now maturing paint brush skills and compositional techniques, Russell, in 1908, captures an intriguing combination of light interacting with both variations in the Montana landscape as well as iconic figures of Piegan Indians on the move. This August marks a new chapter for an annual auction unlike no other. Charlie Russell, the original cowboy artist and inspiration for the first Western Art Museum in the world, is at the foundation of The Russell Exhibition and Sale, August 19-21, in Great Falls, Montana. Three event-filled days will immerse collectors, patrons and artists in the Spirit of the West with significant contributions from the best talent, including Russell himself. ne of the most exciting draws for Russell collectors and enthusiasts at this year's auction is the 1908 oil painting, Piegans. According to the 2021 auction catalogue: O

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