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America's Horse in Art

America’s Horse in Art returns to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas, with a list of more than 30 world-renowned Western artists providing pieces for the fifth annual art show and sale. Mark your calendar now, Aug. 11-Nov. 10, for this great event in the Scharbauer Gallery.

The public is invited to the show’s opening on Saturday, Aug. 11. Many of the contributing artists will be at the opening ready to discuss their pieces. The opening is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum and will feature live music, hors d'œuvres and cocktails.

The signature piece for the 2012 show is a drawing by renowned Western artist Mary Ross Buchholz, who was selected as the Signature Artist for this year's show. The piece is titled “He Knows His Job.” (Read the Quarter Horse News feature on Buchholz, "Drawn to Horses," and see more of her artwork by clicking here.)

Each piece of art – ranging from pencil drawings to sculptures – will be available for purchase on opening night. All remaining pieces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT on Aug. 13.

Art sales will be available online, by telephone at 806-376-5181 and by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , beginning at 8 a.m. CDT on Aug. 13. The purchased artwork will remain on exhibit through Nov. 10.

Proceeds from the sale of the art will go to the Hall of Fame to support its efforts to preserve the history of the American Quarter Horse.