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At the heart of Charles Marion Russell’s art is storytelling. Over his more than forty-year career, Russell chronicled his beloved west through the stories he told across paper, canvas, bronze, and truly any material he could find. Beyond his skill in crafting visual narratives which endeared Russell to friends, contemporaries, and audiences, he was also an inimitable raconteur.

At the heart of Charles Marion Russell’s art is storytelling. Over his more than forty-year career, Russell chronicled his beloved west through the stories he told across paper, canvas, bronze, and truly any material he could find. Beyond his skill in crafting visual narratives which endeared Russell to friends, contemporaries, and audiences, he was also an inimitable raconteur.

Discover the joy of looking at art slowly, deliberately, and thoughtfully. Take an in-depth look at a selection from the collection as visitors participate in lively discussions and enjoy teatime with fellow art enthusiasts. No registration is required to attend the program.

A book program designed to help us learn about the many varied cultures, landscapes, and stories of the American West past and present. Before the program, read the selected book, then join us as we gather together to engage in meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Our exhibit, Charles M. Russell: Storyteller Across Media, features the many narratives the artist shared through his art. Most of Russell’s stories took place across the Great Plains of the American West. How has this region taken hold in the American imagination, both past and present? Writer and humorist Ian Frazier recounts the many stories he encounters during his travels through its wide open spaces in his book Great Plains. Free registration required.

At the heart of Charles Marion Russell’s art is storytelling. Over his more than forty-year career, Russell chronicled his beloved west through the stories he told across paper, canvas, bronze, and truly any material he could find. Beyond his skill in crafting visual narratives which endeared Russell to friends, contemporaries, and audiences, he was also an inimitable raconteur.

Whether you’re a lone ranger or a city slicker, come test your knowledge of the American West with our happy hour trivia. Enjoy drinks & snacks while having fun with your friends and others. The theme of each round of questions is “inspired” by a painting from our collection. Questions cover a range of topics, from geography and science, to history, and lots of popular culture in-between. Free registration required.

At the heart of Charles Marion Russell’s art is storytelling. Over his more than forty-year career, Russell chronicled his beloved west through the stories he told across paper, canvas, bronze, and truly any material he could find. Beyond his skill in crafting visual narratives which endeared Russell to friends, contemporaries, and audiences, he was also an inimitable raconteur.

Our exhibit, Charles M. Russell: Storyteller Across Media, features the many narratives the artist shared through his art, including those cast in bronze. During his career, Russell created the models for approximately 46 subjects in sculpture. To cast his works, Russell worked with New York-based Roman Bronze Works, which was the first American foundry to specialize in the lost-wax casting method. Join us to learn about and create your own small bronze sculpture using the same process as Charles Russell. In this 2-session workshop, we will learn about the bronze casting process, create a wax sculpture, and study our finished works in bronze. Registration required. This multi-day workshop takes place over 2 separate sessions in the museum’s studio classroom:

At the heart of Charles Marion Russell’s art is storytelling. Over his more than forty-year career, Russell chronicled his beloved west through the stories he told across paper, canvas, bronze, and truly any material he could find. Beyond his skill in crafting visual narratives which endeared Russell to friends, contemporaries, and audiences, he was also an inimitable raconteur.