Opening: Gary Ernest Smith: Evening Majesty

The Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and Bonner David Galleries has announced that it will honor renowned Western artist Gary Ernest Smith this November for his lifelong contribution to the art and spirit of the American West. The celebration will coincide with the unveiling of Smith’s new exhibition and a special tribute at the museum’s statue of Maynard Dixon, which Smith created for the museum several years ago. Smith will also give a presentation about his art and career.

Following the celebration and presentation at the museum, Smith will lead guests and collectors across the street to Bonner David Galleries for the opening of his brand-new body of work, titled Evening Majesty, which will run from 5:00-8:00 pm. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase signed books at the gallery event.

“Gary Ernest Smith is not only a wonderful painter but a wonderful person as well,” says Christi Manuelito, owner of the gallery. “We are honored to play a part in recognizing his incredible achievements in the western art world through his ability to capture a unique and personal vision of the West on canvas.”

Smith, known for his evocative portrayals of Western landscapes, rural life, and the modern American frontier, will debut a collection of twenty-five paintings in an expansive show that spans decades of his career at Bonner David Galleries. The exhibition will include a brand-new series, Evening Majesty, inspired by Smith’s transformative experience recovering from surgery and observing clouds drifting past the skylights of his hospital room.