Western Masters Art Show and Sale - Great Falls

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - Saturday, March 19, 2011

Western Masters Art Show and Sale is a four-day fine art exhibition held at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana. Since the opening of the Heritage Inn 39 years ago, artists have annually exhibited their work in hotel rooms that have been emptied of furniture, creating a studio setting. This new show in the same venue will continue and expand this legacy, bringing many of the country's premiere Western artists to Great Falls for the Western Art Week. With over 140 juried artists and galleries exhibiting paintings and sculptures in 109 rooms, there is a vast range of media, subject matter and style. The Western Masters Art Show gives Western art lovers a unique opportunity to meet and talk to their favorite artists while enjoying food, drinks, demonstrations and educational presentations.

One of many new additions to the show this year is the Village Shops. This exhibition area on the first floor will have several displays of juried folk and traditional artisans using various media to create fine jewelry, furniture, and art of all kinds.

The exhibitors' rooms at the Western Masters Art Show and Sale will be open all day from Wednesday evening through Saturday evening. Several special events are held over its course, including a speaking appearance from Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond presented by the C.M. Russell Museum, as well as the Off the Wall Auction, a Quick Draw, and fun activities for all ages during the "community day" on Saturday. Also new this year is the Young Masters development program for promising high school art students.