“Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” exhibit opening, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host its 4th annual “Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” show of fine Western art and custom cowboy gear. This year, the “Trappings” show will feature 15 of Oklahoma’s best Western artists and craftsmen. The show will include some new artists as well as “Trappings” favorites who have been in one or all of the shows.

“Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” opens to the public on Saturday, February 27, and remains open through Saturday, March 26. This invitational show brings together an impressive collection of fine works of Western art and handmade cowboy gear. The show is expertly exhibited to showcase the beauty of each item. All works are available for purchase, deliverable following the close of the show.

On display this year will be paintings, drawings, sculpture, works of silver, cowboy boots, rawhide works, decorative gourds, pottery and furniture. Featured artists are DeWayne Colwell, Doug Cook, Brenda Dewald, Mikel Donahue, Ray Dorwart, Patty Ferguson, Harland Hackett, Barbara Jacques, Stephen Jones, Heather Kaiser, Joe Lamerton, Kathryn Leitner, Bob Rae, John Rule and Marshall Rule. Each participating artist can exhibit up to three works of art or gear. These works are of fine quality, integrity and craftsmanship that will provide years of enjoyment and become treasured collectables.

The “Trappings of the Cherokee Strip” show is included with museum admission. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors (age 62 and older). Veterans, active duty military and children five and under are free. Regular hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is located at 507 S. 4th Street in Enid, Okla. For more information about the fine art and gear show or other CSRHC programs, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org.