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PORTFOLIO ~ P.9 > t h e r u s s e l l : t h e s a l e t o b e n e f i t t h e c m r u s s e l l m u s e u m Following the Buffalo Run is valued between $1.25 and $1.75 million. That is not a trifle amount, especially for Rus- sell, a kid born in St. Louis, Miss., who realized his dream of becoming a cowboy during his much recorded life in Montana. Under the Big Sky, he became much more than a cowboy; he was a historian, advocate of the Northern Plains Indians, writer, outdoorsman, phi- losopher, environmentalist, conservationist, and not least, artist. In honoring his legacy, hundreds of volunteers offer endless hours of assistance to the numerous events before, during and after The Russell. Slovak says, "Without the hard work and dedica- tion by these community members The Russell simply wouldn't happen." She adds that in 2016, 1,900 hours of time were donated to the events by 212 individuals, including 82 volunteers from Malmstrom Air Force Base. The Russell Sale Committee has 14 core volunteers who plan and implement the events. They THE RUSSELL EVENT SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 16, 2017 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesdays – Sundays: The Russell Exhibition, C.M. Russell Mu- seum, All pieces to be sold at the First Strike Auction and The Russell Live Auction on dis- play at the museum as a temporary exhibit; Free for museum members, open to public with museum admission. WED., MARCH 15, 2017 • 5 p.m. open, 6 p.m. dinner: C.M. Russell Heritage Award Dinner and Russell Skull Society of Artists Preview, Mansfield Convention Center; Free, invitation only. Dinner sponsor Western Art Collector. THURS. - SAT., MARCH 16 – 18, 2017 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thurs. – Fri.; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.: Russell Skull Society of Artists Suites. Mansfield Convention Center; Sponsor Annie and George Thom, and Sarah Stevenson. The Russell Skull Society of Artists Suites is a good headquarters for seeing Western Art Week's artworks for sale by distinguished Western artists, enjoy live music, food and beverages; Free, open to public. THURS., MARCH 16, 2017 • 1-3 p.m.: Rockin' the Range Fashion Review, Mansfield Convention Center; Gen- eral admission free, open to the public; VIP tables available for purchase and include refreshments. • 5-7 p.m.: Art Preview Party, C.M. Russell Museum, cocktails & appetizers; $40 members, $50 non-members. FRI., MARCH 17, 2017 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Art in Action, Meadow Lark Country Club. This variation of a traditional "quick draw," gives nationally known artists several hours to finish a piece of art while interacting with guests. A live auction of the completed works of art happens at the end, with participating artists donating 100 percent of proceeds to the museum; Ticketed $50 members, $60 non-members. • 6-10 p.m., 6:30 p.m. auction.: First Strike Auction, Mansfield Convention Cen- ter, presented by Fay Ranches, Inc. Friday night's auction focuses solely on works by contemporary artists. Experienced collectors and burgeoning bidders compete in a casual, lively atmosphere with music and food; Ticketed $55 member, $65 non-member, VIP First Strike Auction seat upgrade at $25 more/ticket. SAT., MARCH 18, 2017 • 9 a.m.-Noon: The Russell Educational Symposium, C.M. Russell and the American West: A Conversation with the Filmmakers, Mansfield Missouri Room; Presented by D.A. Davidson; Free, open to public. • 4:30 - 10 p.m.: The Russell Live Auction, 4:30 dinner, 6 p.m. auction, Mansfield Convention Center. For the experienced collector of Western art, this auction features contemporary art plus significant historical works in a competitive bidding atmosphere. This elegant evening includes gourmet dinner and beverage service and is a must- attend event for collectors nationwide. Sponsored by BNSF Railway; Ticketed $175 members, $200 non-members. MORE DETAILS FOR THE RUSSELL First Strike Bundle includes Thurs. Preview Party, Fri. Art in Action and Fri. evening First Strike Auction; $115 members, $155 non-members, VIP First Strike Auction seat upgrade at $25 more/ticket. All Event Bundle Package. $300 members, $350 non-members, VIP First Strike Auction seat upgrade at $25 more/ticket. 3 locations: The C.M. Russell Museum, 400 13th St. N; Meadow Lark Country Club. 300 Country Club Blvd., and, Mansfield Convention Center, 2 Park Dr. S • cmrussell.org/the-russell-event 'The Russell' continued on page 10 "Longbow" - 36x24, Oil Russel Kronenberg

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