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Recent Accomplishments & Upcoming Events

American Plains Artists 34th Annual Juried Exhibit - Art of the Plains, 2019
American Plains Artists 34th Annual Juried Exhibit - Art of the Plains, 2019

Victor is extremely happy to announce two of his three paintings, Experience Counts, Looking For Work and Riding Point were selected by judges at the American Plains Artists 34th Annual Juried Exhibit to receive awards. Experience Counts won the prestigious, Publisher’s Award of Excellence, and Looking For Work was the hosting facility’s board member’s choice for the Arrowhead Award.

Victor Blakey - American Plains Artists 34th Annual Juried Exhibit, 2019

Victor Blakey, Experience Counts, Looking For Work and Riding Point

Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils, 2019
Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils, 2019

Victor's western painting Kansas, has been accepted into this year’s Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils. The 2019 exhibition will be held at Sorrel Sky Gallery, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 1 - November 30, 2019, and promises to be an enjoyable show.

Victor Blakey - Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils, 2019

Victor Blakey, Kansas

34th Annual Bosque Art Classic
34th Annual Bosque Art Classic

Victor will participate in the Bosque Art Classic, an annual juried and judged art show and sale hosted by the BAC Art Council. Over the years, it has become a national show which includes entries from international artists as well. The show is currently in its 34th year. It is open to all artists who create realistic/representational art.

Victor Blakey - 34th Annual Bosque Art Classic

Victor Blakey, Last Trapper, She's Still Riding, Riding Drag, Chasing Daylight

2019 Hold Your Horses Invitational Exhibition and Sale
2019 Hold Your Horses Invitational Exhibition and Sale

Victor has been selected to participate in the 2019 Phippen Museum's Hold Your Horses Invitational Exhibition and Sale in the Marley Gallery, August 3rd through September 22nd, 2019. Horse lovers, art enthusiasts and Western art collectors alike will be enthralled with the popular, annual exhibition and sale, Hold Your Horses! In tribute to the horse, that powerful, loyal and hardworking companion of all mankind, and in the same tradition as classic Western artists of the past, this very special invitational exhibition and sale offers artwork focused entirely on the horse. Museum members FREE and Guests $12 each.

2019 Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show
38th Annual Western Art Show and Sale

Victor has been invited to the 38th Annual Western Art Show and Sale. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show and Sale is one of the most respected and prestigious western art exhibitions in the Rocky Mountain Region. A visit to Cheyenne Frontier Days wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Old West Museum to see and experience the outstanding works of art on display.

Museum Of Western Art -- Artist of the Month, July, 2019
"Museum Of Western Art -- Artist of the Month, July, 2019

Victor is excited to announce that he has been chosen for Artist of the Month for July, 2019, at the Museum of Western Art located in Kerrville, TX. The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation, and promotion of Western Heritage and the education and cultural enrichment of our diverse audiences. The museum will display 13 of Victor's original paintings for the 30 day period and Victor will provide a presentation at the museum describing his paintings and his process, at 5 to 7:30pm, July 18, 2019. We hope you will attend.

Victor Blakey - Museum Of Western Art -- Artist of the Month, July, 2019

Victor Blakey, Museum Of Western Art -- Artist of the Month, July, 2019

2019 NOAPS Best of America Small Paintings National Exhibition
NOAPS "Best of America" Small Paintings National Exhibition

Victor's painting Dusty, has been selected by the jurors for the NOAPS "Best of America" Small Paintings National Exhibition presented by the RS Hanna Gallery in Fredricksburg, Texas March 1st - April 6th, 2019. Plan to attend! Juried from hundreds of artist entries to these 126 artists, this small works show offers exceptional work.

Victor Blakey - Dusty

Victor Blakey, Dusty