Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies

Points of View: Shared Perspectives on Western American Art

July 13 – 17, 2009

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Western Studies in the Real West - Presented by the Cody Institute for Western American Studies

Come to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming!

For a one-week graduate level course that celebrates the reinstallation of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art for its 50th Anniversary.

A combination of scholars provide instruction on multiple perspectives of western American art. This thematic approach to art includes: western landscape, American Indians, cowboys, and wildlife in art.

VIEW THE 2009 LAROM SUMMER INSTITUTE BROCHURE (PDF)

TOPIC & INSTRUCTORS

Points of View: Shared Perspectives on Western American Art

These scholars bring new insights into the historical and contemporary issues that have both transformed and beleaguered the west.

The instructors for this one week course (July 13-17, 2009) include:
Mindy Besaw, MA- The John S. Bugas Curator, Whitney Gallery of Western Art
(Course Facilitator)

Sarah Boehme, PhD– Managing Director, Stark Museum of Art, Orange, TX
(Native Americans in Western American Art)

Kenneth Haltman, PhD - H. Russell Pitman Professor, American Art History, University of Oklahoma
(Landscape in Western American Art)

Adam Duncan Harris, PhD - Curator of Art, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, WY
(Wildlife in Western American Art)

Anne Morand, MA - Chief Curator, C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT
(Cowboys in Western American Art) .

ENROLLMENT

This course has limited enrollment, and seats fill up quickly. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center reserves the right to cancel and/or change a course.

2009 REGISTRATION FORM

More more information please contact Public Programs or by phone, 307.578.4028.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Academic credit is given by the Montana State University. Continuing education credits are also available for Wyoming teachers through the Professional Standards Teaching Board. If students choose to earn credit through their own universities or colleges, the necessary information is provided upon request. Academic credit is given by Montana State University, additional fees apply. Continuing education units are also available for Wyoming teachers through the Professional Standards Teaching Board.

SCHOLARSHIP

A few tuition and/or housing scholarships are available to those with a well-founded need.

APPLICATION FOR TUITION SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FOR HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP

Please return form to:

Megan Wasp
Larom Summer Institute
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
720 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, Wyoming 82414

Phone: 307.578.4028
Fax: 307.578.4090

LODGING

Students are responsible for their own lodging. A descriptive list of places to stay (motels, lodges, campgrounds, R.V. parks) is available upon request. Affordable housing can be secured, but reservations should be made early.

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is a useful resource.

Housing information is available upon request.

HOUSING SCHOLARHIP APPLICATION

Please contact Public Programs or by phone 307.578.4028 for more information.

Larom Summer Institute Information

Tuition is $275 per attendee, or $225 for students and Buffalo Bill Historical Center members. This course has limited enrollment, and seats fill up fast. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center reserves the right to cancel and/or change classes.

Academic credit is given by the Montana State University for an additional fee. Continuing education credits are also available for Wyoming teachers through the Professional Standards Teaching Board.

TUITION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

For course and registration information, contact Megan Wasp, or by phone 307.578.4028.

While visiting the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, you may be photographed or videotaped by a Buffalo Bill Historical Center photographer. These images may be used in future educational or public relations materials for the Center. Your admission to the Center or to Center sponsored programs serves as permission for the image use.