2016 BIGHORN RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 5 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Check-in and Registration Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building at The Brinton Museum Tickets and nametags held at Admissions Desk 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NWR Artists Annual Meeting Jacomien Mars Reception Gallery 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception (ticketed event) Brinton Bistro & Patio, Jacomien Mars Reception Gallery, S.K. Johnston, Jr. Family Gallery Saturday, August 6 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Check-in and Registration Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building at The Brinton Museum Tickets and nametags held at Admissions Desk 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Quick Draw with NWR Artists and Guest Artists (ticketed event) Brinton Museum Grounds/Quarter Circle A Ranch 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Brunch Buffet (ticketed event) Tent on the Brinton Ranch House lawn 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Quick Draw Art Auction to benefit the Northwest Rendezvous Group of Artists Tent on the Brinton Ranch House lawn Saturday, August 6, Evening: Banquet & Sale (ticketed event) Brinton Pavilion - event tent 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Awards 6:30 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Sale begins DIRECTOR’S WELCOME THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS & BUSINESS MEMBERS BIGHORN RENDEZVOUS EVENT SPONSORS James & Christine Scott Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation HUB International Mountain States Limited Fine Art Connoisseur / Plein Air Magazine* Ashley Marie Weddings BRINTON CORPORATE SPONSORS Sam Scott Family & Brian Creek Cattle Co., LLC Hammer Chevrolet HUB International Mountain States Limited Morrison Maierle Sysco Montana Witzel Family Foundation BRINTON BUSINESS SPONSORS AlphaGraphics – Sheridan First Interstate Bank Fletcher Construction Company Mill Inn Mountain View Veterinary Hospital It is with great pleasure that I welcome the Northwest Robbins Dermatology PC Rendezvous Group of Artists and their invited guests to our Bighorn Rendezvous Art Show & Sale. Collectively, we take BRINTON BUSINESS MEMBERS pride and satisfaction in the trust that you have placed in Crazy Woman Trading Co. our institution to help perpetuate the legacy of first rate art, Heartland Kubota LLC The Jentel Foundation artists and exhibitions that have become synonymous with King’s Saddlery, Inc the Northwest Rendezvous Group. We hope you, and all of Security State Bank our guests for this show and its events, enjoy our amazing Sheridan Physical Therapy facility here at The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming Top Office Products, Inc. situated in the foothills of the hospitable Bighorn Mountains. Kenneth L. Schuster *Media and Artist Award Sponsor Director & Chief Curator “CHANGES” relationship for both of us. After 15 years in our last location everyone realized that a change was imminent and needed in order to grow and even to survive, but it was somewhat dreaded. When you are facing the unknown, the first step is always difficult. However, after a 3 year hiatus, when we were presented with the opportunities here at the Brinton, it was obvious that it was the right step to take. Now it is what we make of the opportunity, the challenges, the new direction and the changes that will allow us to achieve what we desire. Through those 3 years our members stuck together having the faith that we would eventually be presented a new location for the show and sale. During that time we lost only 2 members but we were fortunate enough to re-gain a previous member. So, despite those trials and tribulations, Rendezvous is continuing with a new name, “BIGHORN RENDEZVOUS”, a new vigor, a new look, a new personality and in a new and beautiful location. Our promise is to continue to bring our patrons a gathering that is personal and as welcoming as always. As we gather now we welcome all of our “old” friends who are here and we welcome all of our “new” friends as well. You are about to be a part of one of the nation’s finest, and without a doubt, the nation’s friendliest art shows anywhere. So as you enjoy this time with us please remember…… ..”changes”, for the most part, are actually a good part of our lives as they allow us to expand our horizons and grow. The world famous author and philosopher, “Unknown”, once said, “Don’t be afraid of change. You might lose Frank Montibeller, President, something good, but you’ll gain something better.” And so Northwest Rendezvous Group of Artists (NWR) it is. The Northwest Rendezvous Group of artists and the Rendezvous Show itself have indeed gained something better with our new partnership with the new and beautiful Brinton Museum and the wonderful staff and management here in Big Horn, Wyoming. Rendezvous was in a dreadful “limbo” position for 3 long years, but now, we have a new home and we are looking forward to a long and successful IN REMEMBRANCE NWR AWARDS SPONSORS This past year, the Northwest Rendezvous Group Bill & Bobby Spilker of Artists (NWR) experienced the loss of two of its three Terry & Leslie Jackson founding members. NWR was founded in the early 1980’s John & Nina Baucus by artists Robert F. “Bob” Morgan, Jack Hines and Jack’s Wendy Willson wife, Jessica Zemsky. Bob and Jack shared a special irony, Chase T Hibbard & Emily L Stonington passing away within hours of each other on June 20, 2015. Bonnie Vermillion in memory of Bob Vermillion Those three artists were participants in the Rendezvous Catherine Campbell of Western Art Show in Helena, MT which later became the Dave & Jerri Kettman Western Rendezvous of Art. The three met with the idea of Wyoming Community Foundation-Padlock Ranch Donor forming a strong core of professional artists into a group Advised Fund insuring a solid nucleus for subsequent shows. Morgan drew from his knowledge of artists working in the West and Hines The NWR Artists wish to thank these generous patrons for and Zemsky used their knowledge of fine artists in the East their support of the NWR Awards Program. who they thought would be interested in participating. Thus, the Northwest Rendezvous Group of Artist was formed and continues on today. Morgan painted a great deal of early Montana scenes depicting historical Montana themes and locations. His paintings were always historically and technically correct. Hines was a strong painter of Native Americans and their culture along with many classical European scenes. Both of these fine gentlemen were inspirations to a number of young NWR members over the course of their painting careers and will be remembered by all of us who have had the distinct pleasure of knowing them. Their art will provide constant and fond memories to all of us who shared time with them, as well as the creative light they shared with the world. God speed gentlemen……….you are missed. William Alther Guest Artist Momentary Pause, oil, 16” x 20”, $2,700 Red foxes are fabulous subjects. Painting them is a pleasure and will never get old. Sponsored by: Rob & Ginny Connor NWR Artist Carolyn Anderson Summer Sun, oil, 16” x 20”, $6,500 Two women relaxing in the summer sun at the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell, MT. Sponsored by: The Brinton Museum Greg Beecham NWR Artist The Awakening, oil on linen board, 10” x 20”, $4,900 Dawn; Cold, clear, beautiful. The thrilling sounds of bull elk bugling surround us. This majestic six point stands in the first whisper of morning sunlight - a dominant figure in the local elk community. He turns to the sound of a rival’s call. The autumn ritual has begun anew. Sponsored by: Wayne & Linda Boyd NWR Artist Bye Bitney Evaro, oil on panel, 24” x 20”, $5,500 A creek I pass weekly in all seasons. Sponsored by: The Brinton Museum Joseph Bohler NWR Artist The Cowboy, watercolor, 19” x 15”, $4,400 I see the cowboy as a hard working, no-nonsense, patriotic, quiet man who works from day break to dark mending fences, driving cattle stacking hay, hunting - fishing but still having time to spend with his family. Seems like I’m describing my father. Sponsored by: The Brinton Museum Guest Artist George Bumann The White Lady, bronze, 23”l x 5.5” w x 18.25”h, edition of 22, $4,700 Though this sculpture depicts a specific wolf I have come to know here in Yellowstone, my ultimate goal was to model something much larger and fleeting - its thoughts. To me, this sculpture is about meeting the challenges of life and the winds of change with dignity and with grace. Sponsored by: The Brinton Museum Blair Buswell NWR Artist Sentinel, bronze, 27h x 22”w x 12”d, $11,000 This Plains Indian stands as a “Sentinel”, watching from the high ground. Mounted on his trusted pony, overlooking the valley below for game or intruders, he is ready to take action. This is the scale model for the first of the Native American pieces which I will be adding to our wagon train project in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Sponsored by: The Brinton Museum Guest Artist Jill Carver Wyoming Majesty, oil on linen, 18” x 19”, $3,600 Nature has provided me with a spiritual compass in life. Observing it and drawing it has always been, for me, an essential way to honor that reverence. I believe that knowledge gained through quiet observation, study and meditation is just as important as the actual application of paint to canvas. For me a painting should be evidence of a process of observation, exploration, dialogue, and acquired knowledge.