Artists' Awards Presentation and Chuck Wagon Luncheon

Sponsored by Marylin B. and Calvin B. Gross
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Noon - 1:30 pm
(Open to Masters sponsors and ticket purchasers)

Chuck Wagon Luncheon in the Plaza

The always popular and delicious Chuck Wagon Luncheon is held on Saturday afternoon for the enjoyment of all our Masters sponsors, ticket purchasers, and artists. The Artists' Awards are announced during the luncheon with special artist photo opportunities!

Masters Artists' Awards
Masters of the American West Purchase Award
Given in recognition of the work acquired by the Autry National Center
for its permanent collection.

Thomas Moran Memorial Award for Painting
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation Award for Sculpture
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

Autry National Center Award for Watercolor
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, Sponsored by Carl and Rosella Thorne
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

Booth Museum of Western Art Artists' Choice Award
Given in recognition of the work most popular with the artists
participating in the exhibition and sale.

David P. Usher Patrons' Choice Award
Given in recognition of the work most popular with patrons
of the exhibition and sale.

Pat and Bill Burford / Texas Art Gallery Spirit of the West Award
Given in recognition of the most outstanding work in cowboy subject matter.

Gene Autry Memorial Award, Sponsored by Jay H. Grodin
Given in recognition of the most outstanding presentation of three or more works.

Trustees' Purchase Award
Given in recognition of the work designated for purchase by the
Autry National Center's Board of Trustees.

John J. Geraghty Award
Established by the Autry National Center's Trustees to recognize
an individual for his or her advancement of contemporary Western art.