Place National Cowboy Museum
Type: Museum
405-478-2250
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1700 NE 63rd Street
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
73111
Events at National Cowboy Museum
Arte en la Charreria: The Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture
The very essence of the Mexican experience is exemplified by the culture of the charro, or Mexican cowboy. It is a rich legacy of tradition and valor, of honor and custom, of war and peace. Arte en la Charrería contains more than 120 examples of the excellent craftsmanship and design distinctive to the Mexican cowboy. The exhibition introduces audiences to the work of talented Mexican artisans who manufacture the articles and costumes that embellish and distinguish the charro tradition.
Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nunez: Selected Works
A new exhibit "Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nunez: Selected Works" opens September 19th at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The artist's intriguing life will be explored using the Museum's extensive collection of her works.
Wa Wa Chaw, as she became known, was born in Southern California and soon thereafter was adopted by Mary Duggan from New York City. She had a story different from other Native Americans; growing up in elite circles, she was known as a prodigy and a fascinating visual artist. Her adoptive parents believed she could see things with her "mental eye" that others could not see. Her father, a physician, tapped into these outlets and used her to create elaborate sketches of microscopic specimens; she later used these talents as a medical illustrator.
Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nunez: Selected Works" explains Wa Wa Chaw's story through the uniqueness of her artistic style, Native American heritage and urban upbringing. The exhibit will remain on display in the Arthur S. and Shifra Silberman Gallery of Native American Art and will be on display through May 2010.
Date: 09/19/09
Time: 9 A.M.
Cost: $4.50
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Category:Art Shows , Collectibles Show , Museum Events
National Cowboy Museum Exhibit Features Mexican Equestrian Culture
The rich traditions and ornate craftsmanship associated with Mexican equestrian culture are the focus of a current exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Ornate silverwork, elaborate embroidery and majestic saddles are just some of what visitors can see during "Arte en la Charreria: The Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture".
The "charro" , or Mexican cowboy, is an important aspect of North American history. Men and women in La Charreria hold events similar to those in American rodeo, but beyond the fancy riding is the pageantry of their costumes and accessories.
Many traditions date back to the 16th century when Spanish settlers brought their ranching practices to the colonies. The gathering of cattle and horses often ended with celebrations attracting people from miles around. At these festivities charros showed off their skills and competed with one another. The competitive horse events are called the "charreada" but the term "charreria" ecompmpasses the entire culture of those events including the costumes, music and food.
Date: 10/10/09
Time: 9 A.M.
Cost: $4.50
Websiteclick here
Category:Art Shows , Collectibles Show , Museum Events
Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 11th Annual Exhibition
Attend opening activities for an exhibition and sale showcasing the best of saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding from the members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.