The Cowgirl is inviting members of the Fort Worth community to take part in “Cowgirl Colors, A Community Canvas,” art project celebrating the cowgirl and the exciting expansion of the Museum.
“Cowgirl Colors, A Community Canvas” focuses on bringing the community together through art by inviting participants to paint 8 x 8-inch wooden panels inspired by the theme of cowgirls and the western lifestyle. The completed panels will become part of a vibrant public art installation spelling the word “COWGIRL” across a custom-installed fence at Alice Walton Park, located just south of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame and across the street from Dickies Arena.
Supported by Linbeck Construction, this colorful installation will reflect the creativity, stories, and shared pride of the Fort Worth community while honoring the enduring legacy of cowgirls who have shaped the West.
Participation in the art project is free and open to the public. Community members of all ages and artistic skill levels are encouraged to take part. Wooden panels can be obtained at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame while supplies last, giving participants the opportunity to contribute their own artistic interpretation of the cowgirl spirit.
Once completed, the panels will be assembled into the larger temporary display at Alice Walton Park, creating a unique artwork celebrating the museum’s growth and the vibrant culture of the West.
The project is part of the celebration surrounding the expansion of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, reinforcing the museum’s mission to honor and share the stories of women of the West.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participation is FREE and painting supplies (brushes, acrylic paint, stencils and wood panels) will be provided at no additional charge if attending a “painting event.”
Each panel must connect in some way to cowgirls or cowgirl life, which may include (but is not limited to):
- Women riders and athletes
- Ranching and working cowgirls
- Rodeo, horses, and western traditions
- Strength, resilience, independence, and community
- Historical or contemporary interpretations of cowgirl life
Both realistic and abstract designs are welcome, as long as the connection to the theme is clear. In addition, artwork must be welcoming and family friendly for all ages; The Cowgirl reserves the right to exclude any panel that is deemed inappropriate. Limit 1 panel per person, while supplies last.
- Panels are available for pickup at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
- Participants who take a panel for painting are required to provide their own supplies.
- Participants may also attend a “painting event.” Check the events calendar or the listing below.
- Panels intended for display must be returned no later than August 1, 2026.
- Participants will be able to collect their panel at the close of the exhibition starting November 10, 2026. Panels not picked up by December 30 will become the property of The Cowgirl.
- For complete guidelines to participation, click here.
- Questions? Contact Jennifer LeGrand at jlegrand@cowgirl.net.
Painting Events:
Painting on the Plaza, May 17, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.