Art Documentary

A feature documentary film about the women in Western art.

Teaser / Trailer - "Cowgirls: Women of Western Art"

7-minute teaser trailer of 50 interviews of Cowgirls artists and experts.

A Feature Length Documentary - In Post-Production

"Cowgirls: Women of Western Art"

"Cowgirls: Women of Western Art" is a feature documentary celebrating the remarkable female Western artists who are creating powerful, authentic work while transforming how we see the American West. Rather than focusing on historical exclusion, we're showcasing the incredible talent, commercial success, and cultural impact of contemporary "cowgirl" artists who are redefining Western art.

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Concept Overview

The Story We're Telling

This film follows 18 living female Western artists across the American West - from Texas ranches to Colorado studios to Santa Fe galleries - revealing how their exceptional work captures authentic Western experiences often overlooked in traditional Western art. We're documenting artists like Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, Terri Kelly Moyers, Veryl Goodnight, and Felice House, whose diverse perspectives and backgrounds are enriching the Western art tradition.


Why This Matters

Western art has historically been dominated by male perspectives, but these women artists are creating a more complete, authentic narrative of the American West. Many of our featured artists come from Latino, Native American, and other diverse backgrounds, bringing rich cultural perspectives that have been underrepresented in Western art institutions.

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Where We Are Now

We've completed principal photography with over 50 interviews featuring extraordinary female Western artists, museum curators, gallery owners, and art historians across the American West. Now in post-production, we're bringing these powerful stories to life through editing, music, and finishing work that will showcase these artists and their work in the most compelling way possible.

Why Your Support Matters

This film will premiere at major film festivals in 2026-2027, followed by museum exhibitions, educational distribution, and streaming platforms—bringing these remarkable artists to audiences who might never visit a Western art gallery. Your contribution helps ensure that diverse artistic voices are celebrated, preserved, and amplified for current and future generations.

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Team: Artists & Experts

FEATURED ARTISTS

  • Gladys Roldan-de-Moras
  • Terri Kelly Moyers
  • Veryl Goodnight
  • Donna Howell-Sickles
  • Deborah Fellows
  • Krystii Melaine
  • Sally Maxwell
  • Shawn Cameron
  • Annie Lopez
  • Jan De Lipsey
  • Barbara Meikle
  • Alice Leese
  • Maura Allen
  • Peggy Judy
  • Felice House
  • Hannah Harper
  • Claire Holloway
  • Star York
  • Cathy Smith
  • Stephanie Hartshorn
  • Chula Beauregard
  • Maeve Eichelberger
  • Jane Hunt
  • Heide Presse
  • Karin Hollebeke
  • Terry Cooke Hall
  • Jill Soukup
  • Chrissy Glenn
  • Jessica Garrett Lawrence
  • Amanda Markel
  • Carolyn Barlock

 

ART EXPERTS & GALLERY OWNERS

  • Dr. Ricardo Romo
  • Dr. Harriett Romo
  • Dr. Betsy Fahlman
  • Dr. Tricia Loscher
  • Dr. Andrew Patrick Nelson
  • Tim Newton
  • Seth Hopkins
  • Liz Jackson
  • Christine Mollring
  • Maryvonne Leshe
  • Sue Simpson
  • Shannon Robinson
  • John Marzolf
  • Gabriela Gamez
  • Seth Spillman
  • Diana Vela
  • Mark Sublette
  • Nicholas Reti
  • Tracy Schwartz
  • Barbara Meikle
  • Cody Kuehl
  • Allyson Sheumaker
  • Megan Wimberley
  • Elizabeth Toledo
  • Felice House
  • Thomas Blackshear II
  • Laura Fry
  • Kathryn Haigh
  • Susan Barnett
  • Bob and Nancy Tia Brown
  • Jamie Oberloh
  • Krista Steed-Reyes

 

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

  • Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
  • A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
  • The Desert Caballeros Western Museum
  • The Briscoe Western Art Museum
  • Cowgirl Artists of America
  • National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
  • National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
  • Buffalo Bill Art Show
  • Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC)
  • Booth Western Art Museum
  • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

PRODUCTION COMPANY

  • Son of a Botanist Productions

Making An Impacting

Educational Impact

Beyond entertainment, this documentary will serve as an educational resource for art history, American studies, and cultural studies programs, helping to ensure these important artistic voices are preserved and celebrated for future generations.

Thank you for partnering with us to champion diverse voices in the arts and culture.


Concept Presentation

We're delighted to share this project and our concept deck with you.

“Cowgirls: Women of Western Art”

 

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