Santa’s Last Stop
Gale F. Trapp, 2012
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Then head on over to the Death Valley ’49ers Invitational Western Art Show. It really is genuine old fashioned family fun with loads of historical activities above and beyond the canvas.
Never participated in historical reenactments? Here is your chance to join an encampment or rendezvous and experience a bit of history for yourself.
Not to mention, this juried art show features excellent Western Art, by both new and well known artists.
64th Annual Death Valley ’49ers Invitational Western Art Show
http://www.deathvalley49ers.org
Thursday through Sunday, November 7-10, 2013.
This will be my 3rd year attending this show, and I have to admit, it’s one of my favorites. It was here I received my first artist recognition, earning a 3rd place and best new artist award my first year, and receiving a 1st place award my second year. Is it any wonder I’m excited to participate?
The art show itself offers fun events including:
Competition Voting
Vote on your favorite piece. Support your favorite artist!
Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons are awarded to each of the five categories as well as the Plein-air competition based on voting done by fellow Death Valley ‘49ers.
Artist Quick Draw and Auction
Watch the creative process at work as artists complete a masterpiece in 45 minutes.
Original art makes an excellent gift, so come on over and join the fun.
TrappersWildWest 
Sounds like terrific fun! Sorry we are SO far away!
It is fun, Mr. Pip. Perhaps sometime in the future…
Wish I could make it this year, it sounds incredible. Also, great painting…I feel the winter and holiday cheer around the bend.
Thanks – it’s a fun show for everyone.
Lovely painting! Have fun, I wish I could go… hope you win some more awards : )
Thank you!
Wonderful painting ! I used to be involved with Re enactors in England. Would love to be able to go to this one. Have fun.
Thanks Rita.
I also hope you win more awards. It would be great fun to attend 🙂 Annie
Thank you Annie. It is great fun, as for the awards… there is a lot of talent out there, so I’ll just enjoy myself and not worry about it!
I’ll definitely keep it in mind for the next time. Too late this time. I don’t live too far away; I’m in So Cal. Thanks for the neat post!
Excellent. It really is a fun show.
I like the idea of the Quick Draw – quite a challenge but some pretty good results too I would think.
Great picture too by the way – really atmospheric. Have a great show and good luck!
Thank you. Quick draws or either fun… or intimidating!
Lovely!
Thanks!
Great picture! The art show sounds like it will be a lot of fun.
Wonderful painting!! Congrats on your awards, you are a terrific painter. The light, the composition, the elements, the red jacket against all that snow. The yellow details on that great old car. All wonderful together!!
Thanks for the terrific comment, Brenda!
My pleasure. Sigh of pleasure at the memory of it. I hope you get good money for them!
how on earth did i get unfollowed from you???? grrrrr wp! awesome as always….one day i am going to buy one of your paintings. i love them.
Cindy, you say the nicest things! Always appreciated.
– Gale