Wednesday, September 18 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, September 19 from 12 - 4 p.m.
Friday, September 20 from 12 - 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

he 2002 Western Design Conference exhibition allows you to be the first to see new designs unveiled in the realms of furniture, home accessories, jewelry and fashion from the most talented craftspeople in this hemisphere. Selected specifically for design and quality this juried exhibition will take your breath away. It's a Must!

Seminars:

All seminars are registered to provide continuing education credits from the American Institute of Architects, American Society of Interior Designers and the University of Wyoming.

Seminar 1:
The State of the Arts in Contemporary Studio Furniture
by Andrew H. Glasgow, Executive Director, The Furniture Society, Asheville, NC
The world of studio furniture encompasses many forms, design aesthetics and philosophies of technique. This presentation will more clearly define the term 'studio furniture' and present an overview of the field in both the United States and Canada. Images from established makers, as well as students in major academic/apprenticeship programs will be utilized to provide a visual reference for this exciting field. This presentation will provide a context for further discussion of western design within the studio furniture field. A brief introduction of The Furniture Society will be a part of the presentation.

Andrew H. Glasgow has been involved in the contemporary art and craft world since 1985. With an Art History background, Andrew has a wide experience curating exhibitions, writing critically about the field and planning and implementing programs. Professional experience includes work for the Southern Highland Craft Guild and the Birmingham Museum of Art and currently is serving as the first Executive Director for The Furniture Society, an international, non-profit organization to benefit artists and craftspeople who use the furniture form as their expression.

Seminar 2:
The Best of Western Spirit: Wit, Whimsy & Attitude
in Western Design
by Chase Reynolds Ewald, Author, Tiburon, CA
Western design, in furniture and accessories, has always been highly original and often highly whimsical, from the first rough stump-and-sticks benches to today's graceful beds of branches. A remarkable evolution in the field over the past decade, however, has resulted in the pairing of this unique western whimsicality with consistently high levels of craftsmanship and sophistication. Western spirit - which celebrates the West's history and traditions as well as its unique sense of humor, its offbeat sense of fun and its ability to confront difficult situations with a wry smile - has resulted in such creations as a bed made of irrigating supplies, a cabinet which incorporates a door from a vintage pick-up truck, and bar stools made with tractor seats. Meticulous attention to detail and refined techniques in the craftsmanship and design, however, lift these creations beyond the realm of folk craft, landing them solidly among the museum-quality work being offered by today's "new western" artisans.
A graduate of Yale and the U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Chase Reynolds Ewald is the author of five nonfiction books, two Western Design Conference Sourcebooks and more than 100 magazine articles, exploring western design and lifestyle. Her most recent book, Cowboy Chic; Western Style Comes Home, served as a starting point for exploring the concept of "Western Spirit" in western design.

Seminar 3:
My Love is a Rider: America's Affair with the Cowboy
by Lonn Taylor, Historian, Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.
"My Love Is A Rider: America's Affair With the Cowboy," is a lecture that traces the development of the popular image of the cowboy from the 1840's to the 1980's. It explains the original perception of the
cowboy as a dangerous desperado and outlaw and examines his transformation into a popular hero in the 1890's and speculates on the reasons for his enduring popularity into the 21st Century. The lecture is illustrated with a wide variety of cowboy images from the collections of the Library of Congress.

Lonn Taylor is a graduate of Texas Christian University and focused his work on 19th Century American cultural history. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the decorative arts and architecture of the American Southwest. Mr. Taylor began work in 1984 for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and over a period of 18 years, conducted research, directed and curated many of its exhibits. His work as the historian for the Smithsonian's Star-Spangled Banner Preservation Project, led to his book, The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem. Mr. Taylor is recently retired and has returned to his home in Ft. Davis, Texas where he will devote his time to teaching and writing.

Seminar 4:
Let's Make Money
by Larry Glaze, Artist and Entrepreneur, Carthage, MO
Total Quality Management is essential for survival in today's competitive business environment. The ability to create quality focus in a company is the foundation on which quality improvements must be built. This seminar will show the small entrepreneur how to market their wares through Total Quality Management. This can be accomplished by setting goals and by building quality with teamwork. This will be a discussion on successful marketing techniques that have worked in promoting Larry's businesses for 41 years.

A native of Carthage, Missouri, Larry Glaze has been involved with sales and marketing since 1963. With a background in a very specialized area of medicine, Mr. Glaze holds 27 patents worldwide in prosthesis art. Larry currently devotes his time and energy to creating functional art with an eye on the environment. He has received numerous commissions for his work including the President of the United States and the King of Spain.

Seminar 5:
Rustic Architecture in the National Parks
by Harvey Kaiser, Architect and Author, Syracuse, NY
Taking your business on to the internet- especially a crafts or arts oriented business- can be a real challenge. You've got a unique craft and you want to share it with the World, but how can you do that and maintain your unique personality as an artist? The Founder and Chairman of Bigstep.com, a company that has helped over 400,000 small businesses get up and running on the internet, is here to tell us how. Andrew will talk about the diversity of amazing tools and services you can use as well as a strategy for how to present yourself to the online world.

Andrew Beebe is a long-time advocate of using the Internet to leverage new ideas. He founded Bigstep.com in July, 1998 with the belief that eBusiness should be everybody's business; that barriers of cost and technology should not stand in the way of small businesses participating and succeeding in the Internet revolution. Prior to founding Bigstep.com, Andrew developed the architecture for an e-business component at the Internet software company NetObjects. Andrew has also developed business strategies for interactive television at Tele-TV, started a web development firm and designed Senator Dianne Feinstein's 1994 campaign web site - the world's first political campaign online. A former White House intern and Dartmouth College student-body president, Andrew's hobbies include community volunteering, fly-fishing and cooking.

Seminar 6:
The Continuing Evolution of Western Design
by Ralph Kylloe, Author and Gallery Owner, Lake George, NY
Dr. Ralph Kylloe will review contemporary trends in rustic architecture and rustic design with slides from more than 20 homes around the country. Dr. Kylloe has been buying and selling rustic furniture for 25 years and is the owner of Ralph Kylloe Rustic Gallery, the country's largest and finest gallery featuring rustic furnishings and related rustic accessories. For 10 years Dr. Kylloe has been a senior designer for Old Hickory Company. He has also been the curator in charge of museum exhibits in Montreal, Boston, New York City and Indianapolis. Dr. Kylloe, author of 12 books and hundreds of articles, is a nationally known lecturer in rustic furnishings and architecture.

Historical Tour of the South Fork:
Dudes & Diamonds by Design
(Special tour offered with limited space)
by Bob Richard, Historian and Photographer, Cody, WY
Travel up the scenic South Fork with Bob Richard, your host and renowned historian of the Yellowstone Region. Participants will be regaled with the history of Cody and the people who settled here, while en route to one of the area's early guest ranches. Located amidst mountains and beautiful vistas, the Triangle X Ranch was homesteaded in 1916 by the Siggins Family and operated for over a decade as a working cattle ranch. A more profitable line of operation was soon apparent, however, with the lodging and entertainment of wealthy, eastern guests, so in 1925, the Triangle X began its successful rise within the 'dude ranch' industry. Now under the new name and ownership of Russ and Patsy Fraser, the Double Diamond X will host a first-hand look at guest ranch operations. On the tour you will see typical architecture and interior furnishings for lodges and cabins of the time, as well as custom furnishings and fine art acquired from contemporary artisans. Enjoy a light repast of hors d'oeuvres and beverages before returning to Cody.

The bus will depart promptly at 9 am from the front entrance of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 720 Sheridan Avenue and will return to this same location at approximately 12 noon. Tour is limited to 50 participants.