Sid Richardson Museum

09/04/2026

Look closely! 🌿 When Russell painted his western narratives, he often rearranged the landscapes from memory to make the composition more dramatic. But in Glacier, he became a meticulous observer of his immediate surroundings.

These aren’t just generic brushstrokes. Russell paid careful attention to the unique forest ecosystem surrounding Lake McDonald. Tucked into the undergrowth of works like 'Deer in the Forest,' you can identify specific native flora like western red cedar and thimbleberry.

Can you spot the autumn thimbleberry leaves turning color in the foreground?

09/02/2026

In celebration of FWADA’s Fall Gallery Night, the Sid Richardson Museum invites you to experience Artist in Process. Step into our front gallery and watch DFW-based artist and art historian Isabel Lee-Rosson work live.

Using watercolor, Lee-Rosson explores the fragile relationship between people and the environment, documenting the textures and flora of threatened Texas prairie habitats. Watching her paint live creates a beautiful, century-spanning dialogue with Russell’s own landscape studies currently on view in Russell's Retreat.

Come observe her techniques, ask questions, and discover the joy of looking closely at the natural world.

📍 Sid Richardson Museum
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1–3 PM
🎟️ Free and open to all

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Su3MpN

08/31/2026

Did you know Charles Russell even made art out of tree fungus? 🍄

The spirit of play was everywhere at Bull Head Lodge. Russell didn't just paint on canvas, he used the very materials of the forest to create art. He painted watercolors on birchbark and crafted whimsical figures out of moss, twigs, and fungi.

He even fashioned two small, gnome-like sentries affectionately known as "Happy Man" and "Sad Man" to stand guard at the cabin’s entrance, greeting the well-heeled tourists and "dudes" who came to visit.

08/29/2026

🖌️ 🏙️ Watch local artist Jay Asp capture downtown Fort Worth en plein air.

Just as Charles Russell was inspired by the alpine wilderness of Glacier National Park, Jay wants to help you paint a landscape that holds special meaning to you.

Join his Sid’s Studio workshop to explore color theory and paint your favorite place using vibrant acrylic gouache. Just bring a memory of a place you love, and we’ll provide the rest. No experience needed!

🗓️ Saturday, Oct 3 | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
🎟️ Registration opens Sept 1!
🎨 $15 supply fee (Ages 18+)
🔗 https://bit.ly/3SttbzU

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08/27/2026

✨🖼️ Take a Midday Art Break 🖼️✨

Step away from the hustle and bustle and join us for Tea & Talk. A relaxed hour of looking closely, sipping tea, and sharing ideas sparked by the art around us.

No sign-up required. Just bring your curiosity!

📅 Wednesday, Sept 2
⏰ 12 PM
📍 Sid Richardson Museum
🔗https://ow.ly/FvAF50Zrqle

Slow down. Sip. Discover.

08/26/2026

🎉 Happy birthday to Edwin Willard Deming (1860–1941), an artist represented in the Sid Richardson Museum’s collection!

Born on this day in 1860, Deming spent more than 30 years traveling among Native American communities throughout North America. In the late 1880s, he lived among the Crow near the Little Bighorn River, beginning a lifelong interest in documenting the people, places, and cultures he encountered.

In addition to paintings, Deming's artistic career also included sculpture and murals. He even became the first living artist to have a painting reproduced on a U.S. postage stamp. 🖼️📬

🎨Edwin W. Deming , "Indians (Indian Attack)," c. 1910, Oil on canvas

08/25/2026

📚🍎 Calling all educators! Mark your calendars for Educator Day in the District on Saturday, September 12, from 10 AM–1 PM!

Spend the day exploring five incredible museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District, discovering classroom resources, connecting with fellow educators, and enjoying FREE admission for you and your family.

Whether you're a public or private school teacher, homeschool parent, or pre-service educator, this free open house is a great way to gather fresh ideas and inspiration for the school year ahead.

✨ Be sure to stop by the Sid Richardson Museum booth at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth! We'd love to meet you, share our free K–12 programs and resources, and help you plan your next museum visit.

Tag an educator who should join you, and we'll see you on September 12!

08/24/2026

🎨 Watch art come to life during FWADA Fall Gallery Night!

Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 1–3 PM for Artist in Process featuring local artist Isabel Lee-Rosson.

Working live in the museum gallery, Isabel will create a painting inspired by native plants and landscapes. Her work explores the relationship between people and the environment, inviting us to look more closely at the wildflowers, grasses, and fragile ecosystems that surround us.

Presented alongside our exhibition, "Russell's Retreat: Summers in Glacier National Park," Isabel's contemporary perspective on the natural world creates a fascinating dialogue with Charles Russell's landscape sketches and paintings inspired by Glacier.

Stop by, watch an artist at work, ask questions, and experience the creative process in real time.

📍 Sid Richardson Museum
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1–3 PM
🎟️ Free and open to all

Come and go as you please. We'd love to see you downtown during Gallery Night!

08/19/2026

🚨New Blog Post! 📝

Glacier National Park is celebrated for its breathtaking mountains, lakes, and wildlife. But the story of this remarkable landscape is more complicated than the postcard suggests.

How did Glacier become a national park? What histories and people shaped the landscape we know today? And how does Charles M. Russell’s art fit into that story?

Our newest blog post, “Paradise with a Past: The Making of Glacier National Park,” explores the layers of geological time, Indigenous history, federal policy, tourism, and artistic interpretation behind one of America’s most iconic landscapes.

👉 Read the full story and discover a deeper history behind the beauty of Glacier: https://ow.ly/qlxf50ZAVfU

In recent posts, we’ve explored Charles M. Russell’s summers at Bull Head Lodge and followed author Mary Roberts Rinehart on her journey through Glacier National Park alongside the celebrated “Cowboy Artist.” We’ve considered the mountain light, the storytelling around campfires, and the w...

08/18/2026

This painting and Glacier National Park share the same birth year.

Charles Russell painted "The Call" in 1910, the very year the area became Glacier National Park.

While visitors were beginning to discover America's newest national park, Russell was capturing its wildlife and landscapes on canvas.

What do you think drew artists like Russell to Glacier?

🎨Charles Russell, “The Call,” 19010, oil on canvas, The Josephine Trigg Collection, C. M. Russell Museum