Reception for Oglala Artist Dwayne Wilcox at Brinton

The Brinton Museum will welcome acclaimed Oglala artist Dwayne “Chuck” Wilcox as part of a new Artist-in-Residence program connecting artists with the museum, its collections, and the community. Wilcox will present a free public artist talk and demonstration on October 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The new residency program will also connect participating artists with the museum’s annual Bighorn Rendezvous. Following his residency, Wilcox will return to The Brinton Museum as a participating artist in Bighorn Rendezvous XII in 2027. Known for his distinctive drawings on ledger paper, Wilcox brings humor, parody, and a contemporary perspective to an artistic tradition with deep roots in Plains history.

His work explores Native American resilience and contemporary life while engaging with the histories and visual traditions of the Northern Plains. During the October 10 program, Wilcox will share examples of his work and discuss his artistic practice.

Visitors will also have an opportunity to watch the artist at work as he demonstrates drawing and quill work techniques. Born in Kadoka, South Dakota, Wilcox received his early education on the Pine Ridge Reservation. After serving four years in the U.S. Army, he became a full-time artist in 1987.

Over the course of his career, Wilcox has received numerous honors, including the Oscar Howe Award in 2006, a Joan Mitchell Foundation Award in 2017, and the South Dakota Governor’s Award in 2019. His work is held in museum collections across the United States, including the Charles M. Russell Museum, Harwood Museum of Art at the University of New Mexico, Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and Smithsonian Institution.

The October residency offers visitors an opportunity to meet Wilcox, learn about his work directly from the artist, and see the techniques and processes behind his artistic practice. His return for Bighorn Rendezvous XII in 2027 will extend that connection, giving visitors another opportunity to engage with his work as part of one of The Brinton Museum’s signature annual events.

The program is free and open to the public.

The Brinton Museum connects people to the past, present, and future of the American West through the Quarter Circle A Ranch, Fine Art, and American Indian Art Collections. Located on the historic Quarter Circle A Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming, the museum presents exhibitions, programs, and experiences exploring the art, cultures, histories, and landscapes of the West.

Photo courtesy of Brinton, Hood Museum, Wilcox Two outta Three.