A celebration of the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures and history of the region, the annual Art in the Westexhibition and online auction features nearly 120 works inspired by the High Desert from some of the best artists in the country. Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of mediums as well, including photography, sculpture and painting, along with gold leaf and sagebrush.
Jake Trujillo, Painted Hills No. 1, oil over acrylic on panel, 18 x 24 in.
“I am always in awe of the diverse array of artwork that continues to captivate visitors, and this year is no exception. These works unveil fresh and unique perspectives of the West, helping us better understand and appreciate the region,” says Dana Whitelaw, executive director of the High Desert Museum. “I look forward to seeing the museum walls full of vibrancy and color and hearing the chatter of visitors as they explore and learn.”
Jack Ludham, Maybelle Sadalia, medium format film photography, 20 x 16 in.
The 2025 juror’s choice award winner is Santa Fe-based artist Jake Trujillo’s Painted Hills No. 1, known for his vibrant and electric landscape paintings of the Southwest. The oil and acrylic painting features a dusty rose sky with a crescent moon accent, marked by rolling hills and saturated pink clouds. “[Trujillo] takes traditional landscape painting and adds innovative and dynamic color for a more modern look. The blended approach adds depth to a well-known geographic landmark,” Whitelaw adds.
Other artists bringing outstanding works to the upcoming show include Dawn Emerson, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Judy Hoiness, Anton Yakushev, Hilary Baker, David Parker Sherwin and more.
Frank Buffalo Hyde, Agency #2, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 in.
“A Journey Together by David Parker Sherwin is a picture that says a thousand words. The cinematic style of the painting, from the expanse of forests to the towering mountains that dwarf the caravan of cowboys crossing the river, make us appreciate the beauty and the history of the region. The piece highlights Parker’s detailed and distinctive connection to impressionism and place,” says Whitelaw.
She adds, “Frank Buffalo Hyde was part of the museum’s Sensing Sasquatch exhibition in 2024 and Imagine a Worldin 2022…[His] paintings examine and elevate an image of contemporary and Indigenous life through a vibrant pop sensibility and satirical eye, from icons of popular culture to traditional Western themes.”
David Parker Sherwin, A Journey Together, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.
Art in the West will be on view at the High Desert Museum and through the museum’s online auction page at www.highdesertmuseum.org/aiw. A gallery guide will go live on Friday, June 27, and bidding for the online-only sale starts July 5 at 9 a.m.
Both bidding and exhibition viewing close the evening of Saturday, September 20, at the closing party, where attendees can chat with participating artists, watch live demonstrations and enjoy food and drinks. —
Art in the West
July 5-September 20, 2025
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97, Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-4754
www.highdesertmuseum.org
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