For the fourth year in a row, the Museum of Western Art has been recognized as one of the top art museums in the West by True West Magazine.
This year, the honor bestowed on MoWA was second place, with top honor going to the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
MoWA Executive Director expressed immense pride in receiving this prestigious award.
“To be recognized by one of the leading Western magazines in the country for excellence in art is a true honor. To be second only to the Eiteljorg, a much larger museum with a significantly larger staff, is something we can also be proud of,” he said.
“The criteria for Top Art Museum in the West emphasizes the importance of presenting and showcasing the legacy of the West. Since this museum opened in 1983, it has been our mission to do just that, as reflected in our tagline “Where the Legend Lives,” he concluded.
Beauchamp also noted that having this distinction has brought in many more visitors from around the country.
“We’ve had visitors from most every state in the country. Moreover, many international art enthusiasts fly here specifically to see our museum,” he said. “Ultimately, these out-ofarea visitors contribute to our local economy by bringing in tourist dollars. We’re proud to be a part of the thriving cultural hub and tourism industry of the Texas Hill Country.”
The Museum of Western Art is located at 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville. 830.896.2553 museumofwesternart. com.
