The 21st Annual Quick Draw
& Auction, held on Saturday, May 15th was a great success. The
weather was perfect and the people numerous as over 20 artists
created an original piece of artwork in 30 minutes which was then
auctioned off to the highest bidder in the park. Total sales were
over $9,000. All proceeds are split between artists and the
Center. Center proceeds will be used to help support upcoming
art center exhibits and programs.
Participating artists included - Karan Charles, Miles City; Linda
Conradsen, Savage; Elliott Eaton, Billings; Jerry Fischer, Miles
City; Bonnie Griffith, Walla Walla WA; Connie Herberg, Shepherd; Mika Holtzinger, Miles City; Joyce Lahn,
Miles City; Vida Landa, Miles City; Kevin Layton, Miles City; Laura
Ottun, Ballantine; Keely Perkins, Miles City; Mary Quintus, New
Salem, ND; Harvey Rattey, Glendive; Sheila Rieman, Sentinel Butte
ND; Kate Settle Ruland, Lewistown; Tomi Simenson, Chinook; Elizabeth
Smith, Terry; Trish Stevenson, Savage and Carolyn Thayer, Billings.
If you are a western quick draw artist interested in participating, please
contact the Center.