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Dear Friends,
Welcome
to The Russell 2019
A family of friends—that is what we feel The Russell Exhibition and Sale to sup- port the C.M. Russell Museum has created in the last 50 years. Charlie’s birth month gives us a festive occasion to gather together in Great Falls, to stir our shared passion and commitment to the Art and Soul of the American West.
For Charlie, friendship and inclusion were keys to a life well lived. These values have laid the groundwork for a thriving Western art community. The Russell isn’t just an auction—it is also our way of welcoming you home. These three days are sure to offer an enriching escape to find connection, understanding, and inspira- tion through art. Whether you are an artist, collector, historian, or enthusiast, you are appreciated at The Russell.
We are so thankful for every one of you who contribute time, attention, kind words, and financial support to our museum and the future of Western art. These gifts of friendship make us humble. They also encourage us to continue sharing Russell’s West with excellence through bold research, exhibitions, and educational programing.
Our collective efforts to bring focus and attention to the spirit of the American West through art are gaining recognition in wonderful ways. Thank you to the many friends who shared their enthusiasm and appreciation for Charles M. Rus- sell: The Women in His Life and Art, our groundbreaking summer exhibition and acclaimed catalogue. With your continued support, future scholarship and exhi- bitions are sure to make an even bigger impact, beginning with the 2019 summer exhibition, Return to Calgary: C.M. Russell and the 1919 Victory Stampede.
We look forward to enjoying your good company during Western Art Week in Great Falls. Welcome home, friends!
Sincerely,
Executive Director Tom Figarelle and Staff of the C.M. Russell Museum