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15 the russell: the sale to benefit the cm russell museum The Russell Event Schedule Wednesday – Monday, August 18-23 Free Admission, 10 am to 5 pm Visit the C.M. Russell Museum with complimentary admission. Don't miss the C.M. Russell Legacy Galleries as well as the special summer exhibition Andy Warhol: Cowboys and Indians | Billy Schenck: Myth of the West! Thursday, August 19 Artist Open House, 3 pm to 5 pm Enjoy this opportunity to see the auction art, meet many of the artists, and join in the building excitement of the coming events. Free and open to the public. Friday, August 20 Art in Action™, 10 am to 2 pm An exciting variation of a traditional "quick draw," this event gives 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 all proceeds donated to the museum by the participating artists. Sponsored by DA Davidson. Ticket required: $65 Members, $100 Non-Members. Artist Stampede, 2 pm New this year, the Artist Stampede will feature live art demonstrations throughout the museum grounds, giving artists and the public the opportunity to engage with one another. Free and open to the public. Saturday, August 21 The American West Reimagined, 8:30 am to 9:30 am Join Dr. Larry Len Peterson for a discussion of his landmark publication The American West Reimagined. Dr. Peterson will present a selection of images from the book, taking us on a journey through the kaleidoscope of Western art, through its starts, stops, and changes in direction. Free and open to the public. The Russell Auction, 10 am The Russell Live Auction features contemporary art and significant historical works in a competitive bidding atmosphere. A must-attend event for collectors from across the country. Doors open at 10 am for brunch and libations with the artists, then the auction will start at noon. Sponsored by Triple Creek Ranch. Remote bidding options available. Ticket required: $150 Members, $225 Non-Members. Immediately following Art in Action, the public is welcome to attend the Artist Stampede. All the artists featured in The Russell have been invited to bring their easel and set up on the museum lawn for an afternoon of plein air painting. The museum's Education staff will have activities for children and there will also be a beer garden for those over 21 (cash only). Live music will be performed by Smith River. Saturday morning will feature a lecture by Dr. Larry Len Peterson about his new book The American West Reimagined. Divided into six parts, this landmark publication presents the sweeping story of the artists of the American West and their works in a fresh and enlightening tale. Another change for 2021 is condensing all the auction pieces into one sale that will take place on Saturday, August 20, with doors opening at 10 am. A ticketed event, guests will enjoy live music and interacting with one another and artists over a Cowboy Brunch prior to the auction beginning at noon. With over 200 pieces of art to be sold featuring C.M. Russell, John Fery, Edward Borein, Carl Schreyvogel, as well as contemporary favorites such as Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Tom Gilleon, and Andy Thomas, it should be an exciting afternoon! The Live Auction is sponsored by Triple Creek Ranch. The museum is offering free admission to the galleries from Wednesday, August 18, through Monday, August 23. In addition to the auction art, the museum is proud to have on view three temporary exhibitions: Andy Warhol: Cowboys and Indians, Billy Schenck: Myth of the West, and I-Witness Culture: Frank Buffalo Hyde. To purchase tickets or get more information, visit www.cmrussell.org.

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