Whitney Gallery of Western Art

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In 2009, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art.

Events, publications, gallery renovations and the addition of a new artist’s studio are planned to commemorate this significant milestone. While visitors can certainly appreciate the beautiful paintings and sculpture currently within the gallery, the artwork does not speak for itself. A new installation and interpretation helps put the artwork into context – making it come alive. The installation is going to encourage visitors to make connections across cultures and time to see the old masterworks in a new light.

Preparations have already begun. While this project is underway, portions of the gallery are going to be inaccessible, but we hope you understand that this is only temporary. The new themes and flow of the gallery are being developed with much thought and consideration to the visitor – presenting an innovative way of interpreting western American art that gives context, encourages discovery, and presents the artwork in a beautiful, quiet, and contemplative space.

When the Whitney Gallery of Western Art reopens in June 2009, we believe it is going to be worth the wait – trusting that our visitors are going to fully appreciate and enjoy the Whitney’s treasured artworks all the more.

The Whitney Gallery of Western Art is where you find masterworks by revered artists such as George Catlin, Alfred Jacob Miller, Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Alexander Phimister Proctor, W.R. Leigh, Joseph Henry Sharp, N.C. Wyeth and many others.

The reconstructed studios of Frederic Remington and W.H.D. Koerner, as well as the original studio cabin of J.H. Sharp, provide visitors an uncommon opportunity to see the artists' work environment and discover their process of creation.

The H. Peter and Jeannette Kriendler Gallery of Contemporary Western Art displays a stunning collection of modern artworks, a testament to how the West continues to inspire powerful creative works. Some of the artists featured in the gallery include Harry Jackson, James Bama, Deborah Butterfield and Fritz Scholder.

Now you can view the Whitney Gallery of Western Art Digital Collections.

Learn about the outdoor sculpture conservation project funded by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.

According to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center's Code of Ethics, under no circumstance may staff members appraise objects either as part of their normal daily duty or as an independent service.

Are you interested in learning more about Western art? Points West Online contains interesting articles relating to the collections, exhibitions, programs, and activities of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art.

The Whitney Gallery of Western Art.

Kriendler Gallery of Contemporary Western Art. June 2007.