America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale
Graphic courtesy AQHA
From AQHA
The America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale is a fundraiser for the American Quarter Horse Foundation. A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. The Hall of Fame preserves history and the American Quarter Horse and develops a variety of educational and outreach programs to enrich the lives of members and the Panhandle community.
This exhibition is an invitation only art show focusing on traditional western art and sculpture showcasing the American Quarter Horse. Artwork is juried by an acceptance committee and includes various mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, bronze, etc. A signature artist is selected each year to represent the annual show, illustrating the quality and splendor of artwork on display.
Opening Reception
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum for cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, entertainment and stunning artwork inspired by the American Quarter Horse.
Contact 806-376-5181 or artshow@aqha.org to learn more about proxy bidding.
2023 Participating Artists
Bill Nebeker | Darcy Presiloski | Don Bell | Don Weller | Earl Kuhn | Edgar Sotelo | Harold Holden | J.C. Dye | Jack Sorenson | Jan Mapes | JaNeil Anderson | Jason Scull | John Fawcett | Joni Beinborn | Julie Nighswonger | Kathryn Leitner | Kaye Burian | Kevin J McDonald | Maria D’Angelo | Mark Kohler | Mary Ross Buchholz | Mikel Donahue | Rachel Brownlee | Shannon Lawlor | Shawn Cameron | Sheri Greves-Neilson | Sherry Cobb-Kelleher | Teal Blake | Wayne Baize
Click to visit the original press release with a slideshow of artwork, and to purchase prints:
https://www.aqha.com/americas-horse-in-art
Steel Dust Award
Photo courtesy of AQHA
Shawn Cameron of Pine, Arizona, was awarded the 2022 Steel Dust Award on August 20 during the 2022 America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale opening at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo.
The Steel Dust Award, generously sponsored by Art of the West magazine, is based on artist merit recognizes the recipient artist in a “best of show” competition, with the artist selected by a panel of judges.
Opportunities for Artists
Due to the increasing number of artists seeking to participate in our annual show, we are exploring multiple options that will allow for additional exhibitions that we hope will benefit both established and up and coming artists. As we develop new opportunities for artistic style, interpretation, and expression, we will provide additional information on how interested artists may participate in these upcoming shows.
For more information on the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale, contact us at (806) 376-5181 or artshow@aqha.org.
Artist inquiry: https://share.hsforms.com/1XduA3Fp-Sx-Sah2GefJ_cg2z7l3
