ENID, OK - The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host its 5th annual “Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” show of fine art and custom cowboy gear. This year, the “Trappings” show is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail and will feature 14 of Oklahoma’s best Western artists and craftsmen. The show will include some new artists as well as “Trappings” favorites who have been in one or all of the shows.
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“Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” opens to the public on Saturday, February 25, and remains open through Saturday, March 25. This invitational show brings together an impressive collection of fine works of Western art and handmade cowboy gear. The show is expertly exhibited to showcase the beauty of each item. All works are available for purchase, deliverable following the close of the show.
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On display this year will be paintings, drawings, woodturning, sculpture, works of silver, cowboy boots, rawhide works and furniture. Many of the artists are incorporating the Chisholm Trail 150th recognition into their works of art this year. “The ‘Trappings’ show is one of the Heritage Center’s most popular events of the year,” said Andi Holland, director of the CSRHC. “We are pleased to promote our proud Western heritage in this way and provide these remarkable Oklahoma artists with an opportunity to showcase their amazing works of art.”
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Featured artists are Jim Baker, DeWayne Colwell, Doug Cook, Ray Dorwart, Sarah Harless, Harold Holden, Tex Hollis, Barbara Jacques, Stephen Jones, Joe Lamerton, Kathryn Leitner, Bob Rae, John Rule and Marshall Rule. Each participating artist can exhibit up to three works of art or gear. These works are of fine quality, integrity and craftsmanship that will provide years of enjoyment and become treasured collectables.
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On Wednesday, March, 8 at noon, the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program will feature one of the “Trappings Show” artists, Barbara Jacques. Barbara is a “Trappings” favorite and a very talented jewelry maker from Shidler. She will be sharing information about her techniques, what inspires her work and how she got started making jewelry. The presentation will be held in the CSRHC’s Village Church and is free to the public.
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“The Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” show is included with museum admission. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students and $4 for seniors. Those with a Military ID are free.
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The Heritage Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 507 S. 4th Street in Enid, Okla. For more information about the fine art and gear show or other CSRHC programs, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org.
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The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains 31 museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Trappings Of The Cherokee Strip
