People’s Choice Award announced September 29, 2023


Michelle Kondos, Crossing Over oil on linen, 24” x 30”

Announcing the Cowgirl Up! People’s Choice award for the 2023 exhibition. From a total of 4070 ballots cast the winner is: Michelle Kondos for her oil on linen painting titled Crossing Over. Michelle says, “In my work, I try to capture the ineffable magic of the place, while still honoring its ‘can’t-take-your-eyes-off-it’ reality.”

Rounding out the top five most popular artists’ pieces are: Judith Durr – Peace and Prosperity;  Star Liana York – Distant Thunder; Linda Glover Gooch – Out Wickenburg Way; Naomi Brown – Saguaro Moon.

Congratulations to the top five and thank you for casting your ballots in-person at the Museum. Looking forward to Cowgirl Up! 2024.

Pictured: Michelle Kondos, Crossing Over, oil on linen, 24” x 30”

 

 

 

 

The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is proud to announce the 2023 Cowgirl Up! Awards as of April 14, 2023


Best of Show: Rachel Brownlee, Mere Breath, charcoal on cotton paper, 24” x 34”

1st Place 2-dimensional on canvas:  Julie Nighswonger, It’s a Dog’s Life, oil on canvas, 29” x 53”

1st place 2-dimensional on paper:  Stephanie Campos, Jicarilla Apache, charcoal on Stonehenge archival paper, 38.5” x 32.5”

1st Place 3-dimensional: Rosetta, High Country Totem, bronze, 7/12, 22” x 12” x 9”

Director’s Choice/New Artist: Yun Wei

DCWM Museum Purchase Award: Stephanie Campos, Jicarilla Apache, charcoal on Stonehenge archival paper, 38.5” x 32.5”

Artists’ Choice for body of work, sponsored by Art of the West magazine: Mejo Okon

Patrons’ Choice for body of work, sponsored by Western Art & Architecture magazine:  Lisa Danielle

Western Art Collector magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award: Michelle Kondos