New for the 2023, the Greeley Stampede is partnering with the Greeley Art Association to continue the tradition of showcasing western art during the annual community celebration. The 23rd Annual Stampede Western Art Exhibition and Sale will feature nationally acclaimed artists, returning Legacy artists, local and youth artists. The 13-day exhibit during the Greeley Stampede, June 22-July 4, 2023, is included with park admission and will be open during park hours until 9pm daily in the Island Grove Events Center lobby.

“The new partnership with the Greeley Art Association is a win/win as it helps our local artists be able to showcase their talents and they will provide additional support to continue the legacy of the Stampede Western Art Show,” commented Stampede General Chair Julie Jensen. “The art show is great as it provides an opportunity to see top notch western art in person and proceeds of sold art will support education in Weld County through our Foundation.”

This year’s exhibit will feature twenty-one nationally acclaimed Legacy artists who have previously been a part of the Stampede western art show and more than forty new local and regional artists who submitted artwork to be juried for selection.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
5-7pm

The reception is a great opportunity for western art enthusiasts to view and purchase the artwork before the general public. Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided to enjoy while walking around the artwork and talking with the artists.

Tickets: $26.50 per person. Price increases on June 21, 2023
Click HERE to order your tickets online

Plein Air Roundup is a four-day opportunity for artists to paint on location during the Greeley Stampede with a chance to sell the created pieces during the art show. Up to ten artists daily will be granted permission to create live onsite artwork around the park on Saturday, June 24 through Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Selected artists will be allowed to paint or draw in general public areas (does not include access to the arena or any secured areas).

Eligible Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, pen and ink on the substrate of your choice: canvas, paper, board. Please limit size to 11”x14” or less. Art does not need to be framed. Works on paper should be in clear bags for protection.

Registration times: To participate, you must register either Friday June 16, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM or Saturday June 17, 10:00 AM to noon. Bring your substrate (canvas or paper) to be stamped on the back. This certifies that you created the work during June 24-27 and not before. Only ten artists will be able to paint each day. You will receive a parking pass, name badge and vest to wear to designate your official access.

Finished art delivery: Deliver finished plein air pieces Friday, June 28 5:00-9:00 PM. Unsold works need to be picked up Wednesday July 5 9:00-noon.

All art must adhere to the Western Art theme and should be family friendly. No human nudity, erotic, occult and or violent images will be considered for the display. Each artist can enter up to two artworks but can get more canvases/paper stamped if desired.

A “Hot-Off-the-Easel” Sale will be on display at the Stampede Western Art Show Exhibition and Sale. No entry fees. A 50% sales commission will be charged. Proceeds benefit youth art scholarships. Please label the back of your work with your name, title, and retail price (you will receive the wholesale or 50% of this price). Unsold work can be picked up Wednesday July 5, 10:00 AM to noon.