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"Western Art Week continues to expand the art that is available," says
Engum. "e addition of a fashion show a few years back is a prime
example of that. It featured artists who design clothing."
Visitors should expect the unexpected during Western Art Week. A
variety of artwork, from traditional, modern, western, and contemporary,
is available for viewing and purchasing at various price points. Visitors are
encouraged to converse with artists face-to-face.
"New artists join the shows that showcase new styles of art," says Engum,
"like the artists who use gun powder, lighting it on fire, to create art."
ere are live music concerts of different genres, including singer-
songwriter performances, originals, and legacy groups with amateurs and
experts, as well as Native American dancers.
Western Art Week is educational as well as entertaining. ere are artist
lectures, symposiums, and technique workshops. Youth educational
opportunities include essay contests and young art scholarships.
Artists can compete for awards and participate in panel discussions.
Competition events such as Quick Draws, Quick Finishes, and others
allow visitors to watch artists in action.
"I really like watching Pollo Loco perform, learning about the high
school artists and seeing their work, and watching the quick finishes," says
Engum. "I enjoy how Western Art Week expands the definition of art and
supports all kinds of art."
More information on Western Art Week is available at:
www. visitgreatfallsmontana.org/western-art-week
You will find artwork that captures alluring landscapes, rugged independence, tenacious adventures, and majestic wildlife at every show.
The caliber and scope of artistry make Western Art Week a can't-miss event.
