About Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West,
Invitational Exhibition & Sale
The 19th Annual Cowgirl Up! will be on view from March 22 – September 1, 2024
In 2006, Desert Caballeros Western Museum embraced a revolutionary idea: an annual exhibition showcasing the brightest contemporary female artists working in the Western genre. In the male-dominated world of Western Art, Cowgirl Up! turned the spotlight squarely on women’s voices and perspectives, serving up a new, deeper understanding of the American West. Over a decade later, CU! remains one of the major national events for Western women artists.
More than a show – Cowgirl Up! is a crossroads where artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts come together to explore what it means to be a Western artist. CU! artists ride the range of techniques, styles, and mediums, traditional and contemporary.
Continuing the tradition – Your purchase of original artworks supports the endeavors of women artists working today and of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. CU! art can be bought throughout the run of the exhibition at the Museum or online.
An exhibition first and a sale second – The Cowgirl Up! exhibition is divided into two parts: a gallery of “miniatures” and a gallery of full-sized art. Artwork in the Main gallery should remain on display throughout the exhibition and will be available for pick-up or delivery after September 1, 2024
Interested in becoming a Cowgirl Up! artist?
Download the PDF Submission Guidelines for 2025.
Become a sponsor of the 2024 Cowgirl Up! exhibition and sale!
Many thanks to the 2024 Cowgirl Up! sponsors:
Platinum Spur $25,000
Carey and Jack Sigler
Diamond Spur $20,000
DeVore Foundation
Alta DeVore, Trustee
Lori and Rich Jaros
Jackye and Leon Powell
Gold Spur $10,000
John and Lynne Boyer
Christine and Paul Branstad
Sally and Sandy Cutler
Dita and John Daub
Arthur H. Ditto Family Foundation
J. Landis and Sharon Martin
Family Foundation
Rancho de los Caballeros
Bob and Betsey Unger
Silver Spur $5,000
Drs. Thomas & Virginia Collier
Mary Ann Igna
Roberta and Pat Jacobs
Rea and Jim Ludke
Sarah R. Goulard and Hiram F. Moody, Jr.
National Bank of Arizona
Kathleen Parrish and Douglas S. Spencer
Betty and Tom Watt
Copper Spur $2,500
Margie and Allen Brown
Bob and Theresa Dunn – Serape Bleu
John and Sharon Griner
Jan Harrington, in memory of
Chuck Harrington
Mary Jo and George Hellick
Bruce and Jennie Jackson
Craig and Peggy Means
Ellie Nolan
Martin Schlumberger and Linda Waag
Elaine and Peter Schweitzer
Mary and Patrick Simpson
Linda and Joe Stevens
Wickenburg Ranch
Jeff Deming
Becky and Jason Rovey
Studio Ma
June White
Turquoise Spur $500
Mandy Boggs
Double “H” Custom Hat Company
Jenifer and Dan Finley
Happy Trails Adventure Co. of Arizona
Cathy Hurst and Philip Meyer
Corey and Karla Mortimer
Todd and Amanda Unger
Community Sponsors
$400
Eileen M. McGuire, PLLC
Rusty Rooster
Sage Gallery
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
$200
Ben’s Saddlery
Best Western Rancho Grande
BG Bratcher Real Estate
Champion Physical Therapy
In-Kind Gifts
Creations in Cuisine
Distinguished Vineyards
Elevate Salon
The Meadows
Nana’s Sandwich Shoppe
Reclaim Church
Wickenburg Country Club
Media Sponsors
Art of the West magazine
Southwest Art magazine
Western Art & Architecture
Western Art Collector magazine
Grant Supporters
Arizona Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
Town of Wickenburg
