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On March 28, 2026, Western Spirit Museum unveils the Louis Sands IV Center—a 12,000-square-foot expansion with four new galleries including the permanent home for the Eddie Basha Collection.Reserve your free pass. Registration is required. https://westernspirit.org/opening/
Celebration Details:
Throughout the day encounter meaningful moments that connect the exhibitions to the living spirit of the West.
-9:30 AM Doors open
-11:00 AM Official public opening remarks
-11:00 AM–3:00 PM Street-side celebration
-Live music by Honeygirl, featuring Scotty Johnson of the Gin
Blossoms
-Live painting performance by acclaimed Katie Von Kral (K.V.K)
-The Singing Cowboy, Gary Sprague
-Lasso performances by Johnny Hotshot
-White Mountain Warriors cultural dances
-Food vendors
-Invited Old Town partners bringing the spirit of the West to life
-11:00 AM–3:00 PM Inside the galleries
Pop-up talks and exhibit spotlights in the four new galleries (hourly, 10am-3pm):
-Live, master artisan demonstrations in Sculpture Garden
courtyard with wine tasting
-Don Supplee, Hopi Master Jeweler
-Erik Peterson, Sculpture & Patina Artist
-Nicole Carlos, Potter
-Milly Guthrie, Artist
-Anton Nowels, Artist
All day Explore unveiling of four new exhibitions:
-Visions in Bronze, From Earth to the Stars, Fire of Ages, and
Working Pardners: Masterworks from the Eddie Basha Collection, presented by The Zelma Basha Salmeri Art Foundation.
5:00 PM Closing
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Event Venue
3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, Arizona 85251
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