40th Annual Art Classic Opens September 13
POSTED: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The 40th Annual Bosque Art Classic opens its doors Saturday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. with the sale, dinner, and awards ceremony. After dinner the Art Council will recognize the winning artists, handing out the $15,500 in awards, including the $5,000 John Steven Jones Award.
The show consists of 228 works of art, juried by Cowboy Artists of America member Bruce Greene. Greene, who is fresh off winning the Express Ranches Great American Cowboy Award at June’s Prix de West, selected the art out of 681 entries from across the nation.
Among the 130 artists in the show are past award winners Eileen Nistler, Richie Vios, Kathy LeJeune, Kathy Tate, and Ronnie Zint. Others returning to the show include Calvin Carter, Trish Stevenson, Marie Gray, and Wesley Dallas Merritt. Area artists accepted include George Boutwell, Lloyd Voges, Steven Umbach, Judy Parton, and Jan Beavers. This year the Classic welcomes newcomers JD Cole, Elaine Haake, and Aaron Lade.
After the opening sale and dinner, the BAC Art Council will award the $15,500 in cash prizes to this year’s winners, including the $5,000 John Steven Jones Purchase Award sponsored by Roland & Joyce Jones.
Reservations are needed by September 5 for the opening ceremony on the 13th. Tickets are $75 and available online or by calling the BAC.
The free exhibition will be open to the public September 14-27, with the online sale running September 15-27.
BAC Art Patron members enjoy the private reception on Friday, along with pre-sale opportunities on Saturday. It’s not too late to join—call or go online today.
The online gallery will be available for preview in September.
The Beasts of the Field by Carla D'Guanno
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