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Echo Ukrainetz - Monsheeda • 36" x 16" Batik
THE RUSSELL
Saturday morning begins with an enlightening symposium that is free and open to the public. e
spotlight then shis to the main affair of the evening, e Russell Live Auction, showcasing not only
pivotal historical works but also top-tier contemporary pieces from Russell Skull Society members.
Chris Owen - Green Broke • 40" x 22" Gouache
The charm of Western Art Week lies in the eager
anticipation of conversations with artists and art
aficionados. Molly Parsons and Steve Oiestad share
a swift embrace prior to the commencement of the
museum's Art in Action event.
Catch a glimpse into the minds and talents of revered
artists at Art in Action, the Museum's signature
variation of a traditional "quick draw."
Be sure to catch the crowning event of Western
Art Week – The Russell Live Auction. Featuring
significant historical works and distinguished
contemporary art, this exhilarating night is a
mustattend for the Western art collector.
Back row, L-R: Dwight Smith, Bruce Morgan,
and Norma Ashby Smith (seated) pose for a
photograph at the CM Russell Quick Draw event.
The inaugural Russell Art Auction took place in
1969, an event inspired by Norma Ashby Smith
following her attendance at her first art auction in
Geraldine, Montana.
