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What’s in a letter? – From the Sheridan Press

In 2023, the personal letter is becoming a rare object as people turn to more immediate forms of communication (phone calls, video calls, email, instant messaging apps, etc.); however, in Bradford and Helen Brinton’s day (1920s and 30s) the personal letter was the main means…

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From the Cowboy State Daily

How Wyoming’s Brinton Museum, Home To World-Class Indian Art, Was Saved By An American Candy Tycoon When the Brinton Museum was on the verge of closing, a neighbor not only saved it, he elevated the Brinton into a world-class museum of Indian and Western art…

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Collaboration Provides New Homes for Fish Hawks

There are numerous bird species that benefit from human-made nesting structures, including several species that breed here in Sheridan County. Some of these birds may have difficulty finding the necessary natural resources or structures required to safely and successfully raise their young. One of these…

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Letting Loose – Brinton Museum Hosts Fourth Summer Art Camp

The Brinton Museum’s Summer Art Camp was the focus of a July 16, 2022, Sheridan Press Scene article. “Instead of just having students sit down and create art, The Brinton Summer Art Camp is immersive, using the landscape around students to inspire.” Click here to…

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Time to Kick Back, Enjoy Summer

Museum Curator Barbara McNab of Exhibitions discussed summer exhibits and events taking place at The Brinton Museum in the July 16 edition of the Sheridan Press Scene. It’s all about kicking back and enjoying a fabulous day of all-things-art-and-nature at a world-class museum richly connected…

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‘Dreaming of the old cowboys’ New Brinton show celebrates cross-cultural connection between leatherworkers

“It’s a beautiful thing when people across the world willingly share ideas with each other and learn from each other.” Jim Jackson. Thank you to The Sheridan Press for this wonderful article featuring “Master Leather Carving from North American and Japan” artists. “Master Leather Carving…

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The Brinton Museum on NewsCenter1

Brinton Museum Curator of Exhibitions Barbara McNab visited with NewsCenter1 Media Group Friday, April 22, 2022 and gave an overview of the history, exhibits, and many things to do and see at The Brinton Museum.

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Sharing talents of leather crafters

In the Saturday, May 14 article in The Sheridan Press Brinton Museum Guest Curator Jim Jackson recalls the inspiration for The Brinton Museum’s new exhibit of leather work, “Master Leather Carving from North America and Japan — Design and Cultural Influences,” featuring impressive master leather…

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Serving, Preserving – How to Celebrate National Preservation Month

National Preservation Month was the topic of a May 14, 2022 article in The Sheridan Press. Brinton Museum Director Ken Schuster discussed National Preservation Month and the significance of Helen Brinton’s vision to preserve the Quarter Circle A Ranch for future generations. That vision, Schuster…

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Picture Perfect – Newbolds provide a kid-friendly tour of art history

The Saturday, March 5, 2022 issue of The Sheridan Press Scene featured The Brinton Museum’s 17th Illustrator Show artist and author Greg and Amy Newbold. According to Barbara McNab, curator of exhibitions at The Brinton, “Greg Newbold’s art was an easy choice for this year’s…

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Docents Crucial to Lifelong Learning

Brinton Museum Assistant Curator Lacasa Michelena discussed the value of museum docents in the Saturday, February 26 issue of The Sheridan Press Scene. “The key word when talking about museums and education is “docent.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the term is simply “a person…

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Remembering Past Deeds

Director and Chief Curator Ken Schuster recalled the history of Joseph Henry Sharp’s “Remembering Past Deeds.” “Through the generosity of members of TBM’s board of directors, our National Advisory Council, various patrons and through WYO Gives fundraising efforts, the noteworthy oil now resides in Big…

Learn about The Brinton Museum’s “Fall Into Nature” programs including a presentation by Master Hummingbird Bander Ned Batchelder, a plants presentation “Invasive Plants in Wyoming – A Slow Burn Heating Up?” and a presentation by Dr. Craig Howe “Stars of November: The Lakotan Night Sky”.…

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Remembering History

The Sheridan Press reported on the All-American Indian Days Remembrance Events hosted by The Brinton Museum and WYO Performing Arts and Education Center on July 14 and 15, 2021. “In history becoming more well-known in the region, All-American Indian Days began in Sheridan in 1953,…

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Let Land, art, people share history of sacred grounds

“Once on the museum grounds, Little Goose Creek Lodge and the historic ranch house are to the right, and on the hill is the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building. Find a parking space, tie your shoes and be sure to check in at the reception…

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‘Recollections and Reflections’ coming to The Brinton Museum

Director and Chief Curator Ken Schuster discusses the upcoming T. Allen Lawson exhibit,  “Recollections and Reflections”,  in The Sheridan Press! “The aim of this retrospective is to provide you with a glimpse into T. Allen Lawson’s distinctive approach to painting, in the hope that you…

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Much Fun For All Ages Available At The Brinton

Curator of Exhibitions Barbara McNab discusses the upcoming exhibits, the “All Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show” and the “16th Illustrator Show” in The Sheridan Press! What’s more fun than elementary school children’s art, storybook illustrations, dogs, wizards, and a full moon? The Brinton Museum…

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A year in review at The Brinton

Development Director Barbara Schuster looks back on 2020. “Our staff has been busy reimagining and finding new ways to share our collections, online and via video while following protocols to keep the visitors who do come to the museum safe. Visiting the museum has been…

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Beauty of The Brinton gone virtual

Barbara McNab, Curator of Exhibitions, describes how The Brinton Museum is finding ways to adapt and bring our exhibits to the public through virtual receptions, online activities, and gallery talks. Click to read the September 5, 2020, Sheridan Press article.

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Restorations, new trails opening at The Brinton

Brinton Museum Director and Chief Curator, Ken Schuster, discussed the unveiling of several completed and ongoing projects throughout the Quarter Circle A Ranch in The Sheridan Press Scene, June 27, 2020. Click to read the Sheridan Press Article.