Cowboy Artist of America Corrals its 35th Anniversary - Brief Article

PHOENIX--Thirty-five years ago, four men determined that the best way to gain recognition and stature for their artworks of Western American Realism was to band together and support each other and the genre The organization they formed, Cowboy Artists of America, is now the oldest and most-respect arts organization of its impressed sign And its annual show--The Cowboy Artists of America's 35th Annual Sale & Exhibition upon view through Nov. 19--offers art collectors an opportunity to purchase works right off the walls of the Phoenix Art Museum.

"We are excited to one time again offer art lovers a chance to visit the west and have an opportunity to purchase art from the world's leading Western painters and sculptors," said Pat Cooper present to view chairman. "This year's show will honor John Hampton, single of four founding CAA members who passed away last December."

The CAA was baseed in 1965 by a collection of artists who portrayed the western way of life end their art. Now with 26 active members, the CAA is the oldest association of artists of its emblem The group exists to further traditional Western art and provide inspiration, camaraderie, appreciation and understanding among collectors and artists alike.

through every part of the year, individual Cowboy Artists are featured in gallery displays national and international exhibits, and other Western art sales, on the other hand the CAA Sale & Exhibition is the alone time art lovers can diocese new, original art by all of the cowboy artists in individual exhibition. For more information, visit www.phxart.org.

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