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Western Art Council

The Western Art Council (WAC) is dedicated to assisting in promoting and fostering interest in Western and Native AMerican Art as it pertains to the Palm Springs Art Museum. Western Art comprises not only traditional types of western-themed art but also includes modern and contemporary art as it relates to the West and California. The Western Art Council was established in 1984 and raises funds for the support of Western Art exhibitions, educational progrAMs and the acquisition of art for the permanent collection. The images below represent some of the art acquisitions supported by the Western Art Council.

WAC's popular activities include an annual barbecue, fundraiser and exciting art tours. Last season the tour was to Santa Barbara, California where the group visited world-class private collections and artists' studios. Other events include Coffman Conversations With Collectors, a series of "show-and-tell" gatherings scheduled throughout the year in private homes. In the coming season, plans are in progress for tours to visit private collections and artists' studios in Texas, Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. To join WAC, or for more information call the Council's Co-Liaison Nancy Thomsen at 760.322.4888.

Board of Directors, Fiscal 2008-2009

Chairman: Virginia Hilligoss
1st Vice Chairman/ProgrAMs: Mary Ann Kaestner
2nd Vice Chairman/Membership: Carole Herrera
Treasurer: Marcia Erickson
Recording Secretary: Ellen Trover
Corresponding Secretary: Lynn Rivard
Fundraiser Chairman:
Hospitality Chairman: Jim Daniels
Tour Chairman: Leslie Goodrich
Acquisition Chairman: Karen Jacobs
Publicity Chairman: Sally Rogers
Round Up Editor: Jackie Lockington

Directors at Large

Negie Bogert
Mary Cone
Alan Olson
Bill Smith
Rand Baker

Advisory

Peter Brix
Angel Degrado
Jim Degrado
Nancy Holliday
Bud Hoover
Audrey Moe
Maureen Ramer
John Schoettler
Jackie Story

Frank Bogert's 98th Birthday Party

Richard Milanovich, Mary Bono Mack, Frank and Negie Bogert talk at the Smoke Tree Ranch on February 9, 2008. The event honored Mayor Bogert's 98th Birthday in a celebration given by the Western Art Council.

Father and Son Charros Entertained the crowd

One of the many entertainers at Mayor Bogert's 98th Birthday Celebration included this father and son "charro" team.

Welcome Back BBQ 2007

Guests Karen and Dr. Bruce Jacobs and Len Goldberg at the annual Western Art Council's Welcome Back BBQ. Karen is a former WAC Chairman and currently chairs the Acquisition Committee for WAC. Len is former Treasurer and a former WAC chairman.

Coffman Conversations With Collectors

Dates and locations to be determined
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

These popular Saturday afternoon "show and tell" activities are AMong the favorite events on WAC's annual calendar. Three times during the season, WAC members visit a collector's home to view their art and, in the process, bring a piece from their own collection to display and discuss. These gatherings are informative and educational and are very much enjoyed. Attendance is limited to 30 WAC members only. Pictured is the first event of last season, held at the home of former Palm Springs Mayor and WAC member Frank Bogert. Frank (seated at right) entertained the guests with stories from his past and ended the afternoon signing copies of his book View From the Saddle.

Local Art Collectors Tour

Date to be determined
1-6 p.m.

These local tours are for WAC members and their guests only. Once a year, usually on a Wednesday afternoon in spring, the group of up to 40 participants mount a private coach and visit three homes in the desert with outstanding collections of Western art. This past season the group was privileged to visit the colorful home of Len Goldberg, WAC Board member. Len's modern home is filled with both traditional and contemporary Western art featuring works by Allan Houser, Dan NAMingha, and Arlo NAMingha AMong other prominent artists. Pictured is Len in his bright and stylish living room telling stories about his collection, how he acquired some of the pieces, and pointing out some highlights.

2008-2009 Schedule Of Events

All dates and events are subject to change as the season progresses.

December 2 6-8 PM Members Reception- Space Silence Spirit/ Maynard Dixon’s West: The Hays Collection and Denney & Western American Art Wing Reinstallation

December 10 Spurs Cocktail Party hosted by Chairman Virginia Hilligoss

January 10 1-3 PM Coffman Conversations With Collectors. Host: Audrey & Courtney Moe, Desert Hot Springs

Feb. 18-19 Art Tour to Los Angeles

February 27 6-9 PM WAC Annual Fundraiser Venue: TBD

March 14 1-3 PM Coffman Conversations With Collectors. Host: Maureen & Phil RAMer, Indian Wells

March 16-19 Art Tour to Texas, 4 days, 3 nights

April 1, 2008 10:30 AM-2 PM Annual Meeting & Election of Officers followed by Lecture and Lunch-Venue TBD

The Palm Springs Art Museum is the only accredited art museum in the Inland Empire region (including Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a combined population of 2,500,000 million residents). The Art Museum is located in the Coachella Valley, a 450-square mile area comprised of nine desert cities with a permanent population of 400,000, expanding to over 550,000 during the winter months.