The West Observed: The Art of Howard Post examines work by this prolific artist of the American West spanning his 30-year career. Post is continually inspired by his experiences from living in the West. A third-generation Arizonan, he utilizes traditional Western themes in his paintings, drawings, and sculpture based on what he knows: ranching and the rodeo. His works focus on images of cowboys, corrals, horses, livestock, and wide pastures using his own signature style and an array of colors. This exhibition debuts new work by the artist, pieces from the artist’s personal collection, the museum’s collection, and private loans, and is accompanied by a catalogue published by the museum.

Exhibition Itinerary:

Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, GA: October 26, 2017—February 4, 2018

Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ: March 3, 2018—June 24, 2018

Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg, AZ: July 20—November 25, 2018

Presented by:

• Tucson Museum of Art Western Art Patrons

With additional support by:

• Jeff and Anne Gartner
• Jan and Frank Cicero
• Betsy and Frank Babb
• Sublette Family Foundation/ Medicine Man Gallery Tucson

Season Sponsors:

• Connie Hillman Family Foundation
• James and Louise Glasser
• Anne Y. Snodgrass
• BMO Private Bank
• AC Hotel Tucson