Episode 391 of American Art Collective Podcast - 60 Years of History with the CAA
60 Years of History - Bruce Greene, Dustin Payne and Brandon Bailey with the Cowboy Artists of America
Dustin Payne Included in Major Exhibition at the Frederic Remington Art Museum
The Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York, will debut Remington’s Impression on America on July 4, 2026, as part of the America250 celebration. The project includes refreshed galleries, a new exhibition exploring Remington’s bronze sculptures and the lost-wax casting process, and a special exhibition featuring works by members of the Cowboy Artists of America.
Dustin Celebrates a Remarkable Prix de West Debut
For artists of the American West, few milestones carry the prestige and significance of being invited to exhibit at Prix de West. Hosted annually by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Prix de West is considered one of the premier exhibitions of Western art in the world, bringing together many of the finest painters and sculptors working today.
Best of Western Horseman 2026
We are honored that Dustin has once again been nominated for the 2026 Best of Western Horseman Awards in the Artist category. You can vote once a day from now through July 1st!
Dustin Payne Makes His Debut at the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale
For collectors and admirers of Western art, few milestones carry the significance of being invited to participate in the prestigious Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale. In 2026, acclaimed Western sculptor Dustin Payne reaches that milestone for the very first time, marking an exciting new chapter in a career already defined by craftsmanship, authenticity, and a deep respect for the American West.
Charles Goodnight: The Last Great Cattleman of the American West
He blazed one of the greatest cattle trails in American history, invented the chuckwagon, and built a ranch empire in the Texas Panhandle. The remarkable story of Charles Goodnight and the bronze monument that honors his legacy
Lost Creek Ranch
Founded in the early 1900s, Lost Creek Ranch is one of the oldest operating guest ranches in the Jackson Hole Valley. Long before Wyoming became a destination, this land was shaped by ranching families, horsemen, and homesteaders who relied on grit, weather, and the land itself.
Artists of the Horse
Building on their expertise in Western art and horses in particular, Heidi Brady and Scott White have collected pieces from artists who have spent their lives capturing and creating images of these majestic animals. The chapters, or profiles, were compiled from interviews with artists and are rendered in their own voices.
Best of Western Horseman
Dustin is honored to be nominated in this year’s ‘Best of Western Horseman’, winning Honorable Mention in the Culture: Artists Category
A Look Back at my Limited Edition Bookends
A look back at my collaboration with Vic Payne on our set of bookends, “What Stories Are Made Of”
A Moment in History, Cast In Bronze
The most legendary thirty seconds in American West history, now captured in bronze. Dustin Payne's "Last Stand at the OK Corral" brings Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Clantons to life in a limited edition western bronze sculpture.
Oklahoma City | A Memorable Weekend at the Prix de West Show
We recently returned from an inspiring trip to Oklahoma City for this year’s Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
60th Annual CA Trail ride
This year the Cowboy Artists of America members celebrated their 60th Trailride in Texas at Collins Creek Ranch
Life-Size Monument Honoring the history of The Alamo
The first piece in Dustin Payne's newest edition of The Alamo Series. “No Surrender” is available in a Maquette size, as well as a new life-size figure and bench, shown here finished in clay.
Winner of the Museum Purchase Award at Night of Artists
We are proud to announce the news of winning the ‘Cowboy Bob’ Museum Purchase Award at this year’s Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
See You At The Night of Artists
I'm excited to announce that Dustin has been juried into this year's 'Night of Artists' Exhibition & Sale in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.
A New Year is Upon Us
Exciting New Work for 2025 and Reflections on 2024
Finishing up a New Collection for the 2024 CA Show in Fort Worth
Dustin is working hard to finish his new collection of four bronze sculptures for this year's Cowboy Artists of America Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
Colonel Travis | “No Surrender” New masterwork
Colonel Travis stood with unwavering resolve, surveying the Alamo fortress as he led a small group of Texian rebels.
Lone Star Legacy
Today, the longhorn steer and bluebonnets remain cherished symbols of Texas's rich history, rugged individualism, and natural splendor, capturing the essence of this unique state.