America's Horse In Art

America’s Horse in Art returns to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo with 30 world-renowned Western artists providing 85 plus pieces for the fourth annual art show & sale. Mark your calendar now, August 13 through November 12, in the Scharbauer Gallery.

The public is invited to the show’s free opening event, Saturday, August 13. Many of the contributing artists will be at the opening ready to discuss their pieces. Invite your friends to the opening from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. The evening will feature live music, hors d'œuvres and cocktails.

The signature piece for the 2011 show is a painting by renowned Western artist Steve Devenyns. The piece is titled “An American Icon.”

Each piece of art – ranging from pencil drawings to sculptures – will be available for purchase on opening night. All remaining pieces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT on August 15.

Art sales will be available online, by telephone at (806) 376-5181 and by e-mail at artshow@aqha.org, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT on August 15. The purchased artwork will remain on exhibit through November 13.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the art will go to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame to support its efforts to preserve the history of the American Quarter Horse.