Masters of the American West
Fine Art Exhibition and Sale
February 5 - March 6, 2005

2005 Award Winners

Masters of the American West Award
Selected for the permanent collection at the Museum of the American West
George Carlson, The Conqueror


The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation Award
In recognition of exceptional artistic merit for sculpture
Kenneth Bunn, Aerial Approach


Thomas Moran Memorial Award for Painting
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit for painting
Howard Terpning, Camp at the Cougar’s Den


Autry National Center Award for Watercolor
Tom Hill, The Fountain at Belles Artes


Autry National Center Award for Wildlife
Bob Kuhn, Bull Moose in Downed Timber


Patrons’ Choice Award
Howard Terpning, Camp at the Cougar’s Den


Artists’ Choice Award
Mian Situ, Word of God


The Autry National Center John J. Geraghty Award
Given in recognition of outstanding support of contemporary Western art
George Carlson, The Conqueror