🌟 Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Western Art: Explore Three Unique Exhibitions! 🌟

📍 American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
🗓 Exhibits Open Now
⏰ Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
🎟 Admission: FREE

✨ Dive into the rich and diverse cultural histories of the American West and beyond with these three compelling exhibitions:

1️⃣ Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma
Step into the world of the butteri, Italy’s indigenous cowboys, through Gabrielle Saveri’s captivating photographs. Experience a tradition steeped in 2,000 years of history, horsemanship, and cultural pride.
🗓 On display through April 20, 2025

2️⃣Painted for Illustration: Paintings and Published Western Art
Examine the intersection of Western art and storytelling with 11 original paintings from Naoma Tate’s collection alongside the books and magazines they illustrated. Works by W.H.D. Koerner, William Herbert Dunton, and more offer a glimpse into the artistic process and the narratives shaping Western fiction.
🗓 On display through April 15, 2025

3️⃣ Western Women: What Makes a Cowgirl?
Uncover the stories of seven remarkable women who challenged stereotypes and defined the Western way of life. From ranches to rodeos, their journeys inspire and redefine the role of the “cowgirl.”
🗓 On display through April 22, 2025

📸 Explore the cowboy and Western spirit's artistry, history, and cultural connections across continents and mediums.