An art form as uniquely American as jazz music, Western art has long defined the American West for audiences worldwide. Showcasing how dedicated cowboy artists are the foundation and future of Western art, The Sons of Charlie Russell: Cowboy Artists of America premiers at the Briscoe Western Art Museum May 27 – Sept. 5. Spotlighting the founding fathers of Western art alongside the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) artists who have safeguarded the traditional style of the genre, The Sons of Charlie Russell defines a core set of criteria for what traditional Western art is.

Curated by Emily Wilson, the Curator of Art for the Briscoe, The Sons of Charlie Russell features works from 17 lenders, including the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Eddie Basha Collection, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the Sid Richardson Museum, as well as private lenders from Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Nine of the featured works are sourced from the Briscoe’s permanent collection.

Bringing the art of The Sons of Charlie Russell to life, the Briscoe offers a summer full of events and programming from artists demonstrations to gallery talks, family activities and STEAM programming, the popular Summer Film Series and National Day of the Cowboy Celebration, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Visit our website for more information.