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P.28 ~ PORTFOLIO TEXT BY AMY JOYNER "F ootprints" is making splendid steps as it so- lidifies its stance as a highly celebrated art show in this River City made famous by art legend Charlie Russell. It's not a new event for West- ern Art Week, but by firmly calling its annual spring show "Footprints," the Western Heritage Artists are hosting their 36th anniversary year of introduc- ing guests to fine art created in a wide variety of genres. Held in large public areas and guest rooms re-envisioned as individ- ual-artist sales galleries, "Footprints" this year brings roughly 60 member artists together. At the Holiday Inn, this contemporary show and sale has tried-and-true art of the region. There's painting and sculpture, woodcarving, leather, metal, wheat, scratchboard, wheat, batik, photography and other arts not yet officially named. All that art is available in a wide range of prices, as well. The show's spokeswoman, Hope Good, says, the show is not just about art, though. Yet, she provides abun- dant details about the artists. "People can mingle with a variety of talented artists here, including featured artists bronze artist Mary Michael, and fine art photographer Craig Edwards." Born in Great Falls, Michael was raised in a traditional ranching and western lifestyle. She is known statewide for her two monuments of Sacajawea for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in the state. Edwards is an often-published pho- tographer living in Big Sandy, Montana. A graduate of Montana State Univer- sity's College of Art, his images combine traditional techniques and the latest technology, while capturing prairie landscapes and revealing people and > f o o t p r i n t s o n t h e t r a i l a r t s h o w FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL ART SHOW Western Heritage Artists Make Their Impressions FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL EVENT SCHEDULE Wed., March 15, 2017 • 7 – 10 p.m.: Preview night. Lobby show, all 67 artists represented; live music with Jenni Dodd, wine and appetizers recep- tion and awards ceremony; and, preview of our Buffalo Skulls poolside; Free, open to public. Thurs., March 16, 2017 • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Exhibit rooms open; Lobby Show continues, all artists represented; Preview Buffalo Skulls poolside, live music, daily drawings. Free, open to public. Fri., March 17, 2017 • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Exhibit rooms open; Lobby Show continues, all artists repre- sented; Preview Buffalo Skulls poolside, live music, daily drawings. Free, open to public. • 6-9 p.m.: Quick Draw begins 6 p.m.; Live auction at end. Poolside benefit for Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. Sat., March 18, 2017 • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Exhibit rooms open; Lobby Show continues, all artists repre- sented; live music, daily drawings. Free, open to public. • 5-9 p.m.: Quick finish, silent and live auctions; Art Competing for Causes Event benefits Breast Cancer Awareness, Grizz Biz Kids, the Hobson BPA and WHA artists; Poolside. Sun., March 19, 2017 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Exhibit rooms open. Holiday Inn, 1100 5th St S • westernheritageartshow.com BearPaw Cloud. Photograph by Craig Edwards

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