A.R. MITCHELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
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FREE Plein Air Painting Exhibition and Live Auction Fundraiser

Join us for the annual museum fundraiser featuring a Plein Air Painting Exhibition of professional artists who quickly paint an amazing work of art in just one hour! This community event is free to the public and offers everyone the chance to watch master artists at work painting live models, still life set-ups, or from photographs of their choosing. It's an exciting timed event that pushes their skills and provides an intimate look into their painting abilities and prowess. Stroll the grounds of the Trinidad History Museum's gardens and historic buildings as the artists work furiously to complete their masterpiece.

The excitement builds as the final bell rings and the competition ends. The museum volunteers work quickly to display the final works of art before the live auction begins while eager buyers bid high on their favorite piece of art to proudly display in their home.

Please join us at the Trinidad History Museum to watch the exhibition unfold right before your eyes, then vote and bid on your favorite work of art. Thank you for supporting both museum's mission and efforts.
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Event Schedule
Plein Air Painting Exhibition 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
Live Art Auction Immediately Following
Trinidad History Museum
319 E Main St. • Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-727


Explore Trinidad’s past and its place in the American West at the Trinidad History Museum. The museum features several attractions on one block in Trinidad's acclaimed historic district. Landmark homes, local treasures, the Santa Fe Trail Museum, and Heritage Gardens.

Vote for your favorite masterpiece, and sign-up for a bid number and watch the hands fly up as everyone bids to get the perfect painting. This event is action packed and fun for all.

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2017 Quick Draw Sponsors

Faragosi Farms
1st  National Bank
Century Savings and Loan
Anderson Heating and Air Conditioning
O’Connor Properties
Tom's Electric
NRA
Cannaco
KCRT
The Chronicle News
Trinidad’s Higher Calling U
Bill Winters
Dixon & Waller Accounting
Murphy Constructors
Griego Insurance
Highland Health
Whittington Center
Tire Shop Wine & Liquor
O'Connor Properties
KCRN

2017 Artists and Models

2017 Quick Draw Artists
  • Lorenzo Chavez
  • Marv Newton
  • Cindy Montoya
  • Paula Little
  • Frank LaLumia
  • Doug Holdread
  • Lois Petersen
  • Sam Hughes
  • Doug Candelaria
  • Carole Bourdo
  • James Royball
  • Jeremy Manyak
  • Teresa Vito
  • Kim Mackey
  • Shannon Foltz
Live Models and Subject Matter From Previous Quick Draw Exhibitions, What or Who will be there this year?
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Panda the BIGGEST and most beautiful horse
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Marigold the 4 month old Jersey calf
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A fabulous vintage truck
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A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
150 E. Main St. • Trinidad, CO • 81082
(719) 846-4224
​armitchellmuseum@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION

MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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  • Exhibits and Events
    • 2022 A.R. Mitchell Museum Calendar
  • Collections
    • Arthur Roy Mitchell
    • Harvey Dunn
    • Harold Von Schmidt
    • Hispanic Colonial Folk Art
    • Native American
  • About the Museum
    • Arthur Roy Mitchell Biography
    • About The City of Trinidad
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Patron/Donor Programs
  • Online Store
  • Exhibits and Events 2019
  • Event Rentals
  • 2021 A.R. Mitchell Museum Calendar
  • Exhibits and Events 2021