Official Guide to Art Week Great Falls, Montana March 15th-19th, 2023
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portfolio • 19 OUT WEST ART SHOW & SALE resonate with the promise of a transcendent experience, where patrons are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Western artistry while forging connections with luminaries of the cra. Chip shares that the Out West Art Show and Sale is organized by the Out West Art Foundation, Inc., a non-profit entity dedicated to supporting its cadre of talented artists and nurturing emerging talent. ey facilitate this through the Young Masters Program, which helps send artists to schools in Montana, extends financial aid via scholarships, and aids teachers in procuring art supplies. Chip asserts, "It's important to us that kids get to see that they really can have a career in art and that they should follow their dreams." e foundation is comprised of artists who specialize in various fine art mediums and hail from 23 different states. " What unites all these artists is their passion for the Western spirit and Western art. Many of us were raised on the works of Charlie Russell. I certainly was," Chip remarks. Chip refines and perfects his cra at his foundry and studio in Stevensville, Mont., where he has honed a method of casting molten bronze, enabling him to achieve intricate textures. e outcome is a collection of exquisite and distinctive framed sculptures depicting scenes such as fishermen engaged in bale with trout and elk navigating the autumn breeze in search of scent. Out West Art Show Director Chip Jones marvels at the talent in the Quick Draw event, where artists turn blank canvases into masterpieces in just one hour: 'It's exciting an artist go from zero to one hundred in an hour. Artist Robert Rodiguez displays one of his signature pieces in his booth, titled "Western Art." 48" x 36" x 1.5" Oil on Canvas David Dorsey skillfully applies the finishing touches to his artwork during the Quick Finish event, a unique gathering that invites artists to finalize their creations begun in their studios. Following this creative showcase, attendees can bid on the completed artworks at an auction, with all proceeds generously supporting the foundation's mission.