Chelsie Nicole Contemporary is an art gallery and atelier in the Historic River District in Ozark, Missouri. Showcasing award-winning representational art from across the globe, the gallery is devoted to promoting and advancing contemporary figurative works.

We value the living artists working to create these new masterpieces and strive to advance the future of figurative work by connecting contemporary artists with collectors and offering skill-based studio education rooted in excellence and tradition. The atelier provides ongoing classes and hosts a wide array of workshops taught by modern masters.

Visit our website to view our upcoming exhibition schedule and available collections of timeless art, or to enroll in our upcoming classes or workshops.

Second Chances is dedicated to those daring enough to set down the past, make a new covenant, and look towards the future.

Anxious Contemplation explores how we navigate life’s decisions and changes. Anxiousness can often accompany our thoughts when we face decisions… whether moving towards the light of new possibilities or confronting the shadows of the past.

As part of our effort to continue to help artists and art galleries thrive, we’re proud to bring you this week’s “Virtual Gallery Walk.” Browse the artwork below and click the image itself to learn more about it, including how to contact the gallery.

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Opening a window into the rich history, culture and landscapes of the Southwest, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is proud to host “Storytellers: Narrative Art and the West,” an exhibition that reveals the breadth of narrative art produced in the Southwest from the early twentieth century to today.

The exhibition features more than 70 remarkable works curated from the prestigious collections of the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Briscoe and private lenders. “Storytellers: Narrative Art and the West” is on view through January 19, 2025, and is included with museum admission.

A narrative work of art is one that tells a story of a particular moment, or moments, in time. Narratives are often used to illustrate historical events, legends, traditions, myths, fables and religious ceremonies. The exhibition explores the many ways artists have told stories about the Southwest in their art including religious, migratory, historical and rural subjects.

“Narrative art tells a story. It can illustrate historic events or bring the imagination to life. The traditions of storytelling in the Southwest go back to ancient times and the Indigenous populations of the region,” explains Liz Jackson, President and CEO of the Briscoe Western Art Museum. “From the simple carved forms of Helen Cordero to the narrative realism of Martin Grelle and Navajo artist Ed Natiya, the exhibition celebrates the intricate tapestry of the American Southwest’s artistic heritage. We’re proud to share these works and the stories they tell.”

The exhibition explores the various ways artists have told stories about the Southwest in their work, including illustrations of historic events such as Diego Romero’s image of the Pueblo Revolt, and paintings of local religious ceremonies such as William Penhallow Henderson’s “Holy Week in New Mexico” and ruminations on spiritual traditions as in Partocinio Barela’s “Last Supper,” as well as reflections on modern art and iconic images of the West inspired by pop culture, including Andy Warhol’s “Geronimo” and Billy Schenck’s “Cliff.”

The range of artists and the stylistic variation represented in “Storytellers: Narrative Art and the West” offer a variety of lenses, allowing audiences to engage with the region’s complex and evolving history and culture. Storytellers showcases the talents of renowned artists like Fritz Scholder, Gerald Cassidy, Alan Houser and Henry Balink, who bring diverse perspectives on cowboy, Native, and Spanish cultures, alongside works by Frederic Remington, Andy Warhol, Logan Maxwell Hagege, Martin Grelle and Mark Maggiori.

For more information, please visit the museum website at briscoemuseum.org.

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