Masterful Events

This year the Masters in Miniature benefit also sets the stage for some new and exciting events. Click the link below to read more about all the Masterful Events that are taking place. The entire Masters in Miniature show is available for viewing; go to our homepage and click the Masters in Miniature box on the left-hand side of the page.

Fine Art Resale Show

The Fine Art Resale Show, on display in the Mint Gallery through September 12, features consigned art from private collections. These paintings, etchings, and sculptures have a fixed price and are being sold through the Museum Shop on a first come, first served basis. A percentage of the sales from the Fine Art Resale Show benefits collections and educational programming.

Raffle

Take your chance on the luck-of-the-draw! Raffle tickets are now on sale for either a stunning lady's platinum diamond ring, or a 50 inch plasma HDTV with a Blu-Ray disc player. The diamond ring is estate jewelry with a total diamond weight of 2.18 carats (1.38 carat center diamond). It has been appraised at $7,800. The TV and Blu-Ray disc player, from Eklund's Appliance and TV, are valued at $1,398. Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and can be used for either item. They may be purchased at the Museum's reception desk all summer. The drawing will be held September 12

Trash or Treasure? An On-the-Spot Valuation Event at the C.M. Russell Museum

Is it a priceless treasure or worthless junk - or somewhere in between? Now you can find out! Bring your Western collectibles to the Russell Museum for examination on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For $25 one of our visiting appraisers will give you a verbal approximation of value for one to two items. Tickets for appraisals are available in advance through the Museum or at the door.

Categories for examination: American and Native American Fine Art, Western Books, Western Memorabilia and Gear, Native American Artifacts, Russell- related Memorabilia, and Historic Firearms.

Silent Auction

The 2009 Masters in Miniature event will include a silent auction. This will be the opportunity to bid on an array of wonderful items such as Darrell Norman's soft sculpture, Fulfilling a Vow - Sun Dancer, a stunning beaded pouch by Karelle Potts, and a leather jacket embellished by Christina Hoover Blackwell. A very special item is a dinner for ten at the Russell Museum catered by the Museum staff. Enjoy cocktails in the Russell Home and dinner in the Museum. A full list of these and many more silent auction items will be available closer to the night of the event on the website or at the actual event.

For more information on any of the Masterful Events, please contact the Museum at (406)727-8787