Time does not allow Bill to participate in all of the shows and events for which he receives invitations, but two shows he consistently participates in are the Prix de West Invitational and the Cowboy Artists of America annual shows. He does his largest pieces and bodies of work for these events. Participation in other shows is determined annually and this page is typically updated each January. Listed below are the shows or events that Bill plans to participate in this year. The events with an asterisk (*) next to the date indicate he plans to attend the show.
Bill Owen to be honored as Arizona Culturekeeper
In conjunction with the Sharlot Hall Museum, Arizona Historical Society, and Historian
Marshall Trimble, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is honoring 10 Arizona residents for making a positive impact on the states history, culture, environment and/or economy. Selected from more than 100 nominees, the 2010 Arizona Culturekeepers honorees will be recognized at a luncheon ceremony on Sunday, September 19th, at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The public is invited to participate in the uniquely Arizonan event. Tickets are $45. To purchase tickets, the public is encouraged to call The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa at 480-624-1356. Proceeds will benefit the Arizona Culturekeepers program, Sharlot Hall Museum and Arizona Historical Society.
The 2010 Arizona Culturekeepers:
· Reba Wells Grandrud Phoenix Historian
· Sue Harris Phoenix Arizona Performer and Songwriter
· Annie Anton Pima Basket Weaver
· Frank Barrios Phoenix Author, Historian
· Dan Harkins- Arcadia - Philanthropist
· Bill Owen Yavapai County - Artist
· Roxanne Knight Springerville- Cultural Preservation
· Aaron Cohen Scottsdale Western Book Dealer
· Rose Mofford Globe Humanitarian, Historic Preservation
· Scottsdale Charros
Each Culturekeeper will be presented with an award that describes the individuals or groups contributions to the state. Plaques with photos of each honoree will be displayed along the walls of the Resorts meeting space, including Culturekeepers Hall, a special area of the hotel adjacent to the Kierland Grand Ballroom.
The Arizona Culturekeepers were selected based on the following criteria:
· A Culturekeeper must have worked to preserve the image of Arizona.
· This individual must maintain the traditions, rituals and/or cultures that have made
Arizona a home and a preferred travel destination for decades. These could be artistic, ethnic or historic traditions or activities. These could be actions taken to preserve Arizonas natural environment or animal habitat.
· A Culturekeeper must have a long-time commitment to services as a keeper or
influencer of Arizona culture and have served the state through paid or volunteer
efforts.
· The recognition will honor the individual who has demonstrated a passionate
dedication to the issue, hobby or endeavor that keeps Arizonas culture alive.
· This individual must have lived within Arizonas borders during the time for which
they are being recognized, and they must be living.
About Arizona CultureKeepers:
Working in conjunction with the Official State Historian, Marshall Trimble, The Westin
Kierland Resort & Spa designed the Culturekeepers program to recognize state residents who are committed to upholding the traditions, rituals and culture of Arizona. Established in 2002, the Culturekeepers will continue to announce and recognize 10 individuals during an annual event at The Westin Kierland for the next two years. By the states centennial in 2012, 100 Culturekeepers will have been honored at the Resort. The selection committee is led by Marshall Trimble, Official State Historian and was originated by Katherine Kax Herberger, longtime Valley philanthropist, who passed away in 2003.
To learn more, follow this link to The Westin Kierland website:
http://www.kierlandresort.com/#/resort/about-us/arizona-culturekeepers/
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