The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, is an art museum dedicated to the painting and sculpture of living artists of the American West who follow in the tradition of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. In addition to the rotating collection, the museum also has an art library and teaching facilities.[1] The museum uses the motto "Where the Legend Lives Forever".

Museum of Western Art

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Established	1983
Location	1550 Bandera Highway Kerrville, Texas
Coordinates	30.0244°N 99.1371°W / 30.0244; -99.1371
Type	Art museum
Website	museumofwesternart.com

History

The museum opened on April 23, 1983 as the Cowboy Artists of America Museum, intended to serve as the headquarters of the Cowboy Artists of America.[2][3] The museum building was designed by the late O'Neil Ford, a pioneer in the Southwestern style of architecture. In 2004, the Masel S. Quinn Pavilion of the Western Art Academy was completed for use in the education program.[3]

However, a subsequent dispute led to the dissolution of formal ties between the museum and the association, and the museum changed its name to the National Center for American Western Art and then to the Museum of Western Art in 2003.[4] Disputes arose concerning the future of the museum as well as a proposed new museum to be established in San Antonio. The parties subsequently reached a settlement of their dispute.[5][6]

See also

• Museums in Texas
• Museums in Central Texas

References

External links

• Museum of Western Art - official site