The Desert Caballeros Western Museum would like to sincerely thank the artists, sponsors, patrons and the Town of Wickenburg for another successful opening weekend celebration. The 20th annual Cowgirl Up! exhibition is officially on view and open for sales through May 25, 2025. We are also pleased to announce this year’s winners of our juried competition.
Cowgirl Up! 2025 Award Winners
Mary Ann Igna Best in Show
Stephanie Revennaugh, Bison, glass and steel, ed. 35, 17″ x 36″ x 8″
Best in Show Miniature
Yun Wei, Back in the Day, oil on panel, 12″ x 16″
First Place, 2-Dimensional on Paper: Kathy Harder, Sent Air Mail
First Place, 2-Dimensional on Canvas: Heather Burton, Tradition
First Place, 3-Dimensional: Rebecca Tobey, Companion
Director’s Choice Award: Margaret Drake
Museum Purchase Award: Julie Nighswonger, Spring Training
Museum Purchase Award: Margaret Drake, The Descent
Editor’s Choice Award: Mary Leslie, Somewhere in an Alternate Universe
Artists’ Choice Award: Mary Leslie
Patrons’ Choice Award: Linda Glover Gooch
The People’s Choice Award will be announced after the show closes on May 25th. In-person voting only. Ask the admissions desk for details when you arrive.