Women’s Work Art Exhibition to Feature Women Artists and Subjects in Upcoming Exhibition

The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado, will host an art exhibition titled Women’s Work, organized by Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA). Running from August 1 through September 30, 2024, this exhibition highlights 56 juried women artists from across the United States, each paired with a woman working on a ranch to feature in her work.

The exhibition encompasses various art forms, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, traditional Western art like silversmithing and boot making, and pieces from Indigenous artists. Megan Wimberley, the exhibition chair and Director of CGA, emphasizes the importance of showcasing women's contributions in the American West, often overlooked or untold.

The exhibition opening, from August 1-3 at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, promises a weekend of events including classes, opportunities to learn from women in both land work and art, a luncheon, and more. Artwork featured in the exhibition will be available for sale throughout.

Cowgirl Artists of America's mission is to enhance opportunities and representation for female western artists through community, education, collaboration, and promotion. The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, established in 1981, honors the art and life of Arthur Roy Mitchell, a notable figure in Trinidad, Colorado.