Fort Cocho Hosts Art Show: "Art of the Plains"

A press release announced today that Fort Concho will host the American Plains Artists’ annual Juried Exhibit & Sale from June 30 to Aug. 7. The showing’s opening reception will be Thursday, June 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this celebration of “Art of the Plains,” featuring approximately 100 two-dimensional, and 15 three-dimensional realistic and representational artworks in traditional media. The art works will depict the American Great Plains’ wildlife, people and ways of life in historical and modern times. The show’s artwork will be rendered by nationally recognized award-winning artists from across the United States.  

The awards juror is Garland A. Weeks, who sculpts a multitude of subjects from astronauts to cowboys.  

For more information about the American Plains Artists, visit americanplainsartists.com. Learn more about Fort Concho at fortconcho.com.