Art of the Cowgirl

Art of the Cowgirl offers an inspiring place for women to gain exposure, experience, and knowledge in various Western trades through educational workshops held during the Art of the Cowgirl main event, January 17–21, 2024, at Horseshoe Park Equestrian Center in Queen Creek, Arizona. Their mission is to create a space for learning and collaboration. These workshops are designed...

Success breeds success and learning from fellow women business owners will only provide a leg up to cowgirl entrepreneurs attending the inaugural “Lead the Herd” two-day workshop at the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl in Queen Creek, Arizona, as they hear from Jody Brooks, owner of J.W. Brooks Custom Hats, and Lavonna “Shorty” Koger, owner...

It’s estimated that mastering any skill takes at least 10,000 hours of deliberate practice, and after achieving that goal, most people remain students in their fields for a lifetime. Opportunities to learn and collaborate in a creative, supportive environment are also imperative. Art of the Cowgirl offers an inspiring place for women to gain exposure, experience, and knowledge...

Betty Kunesh, born Alma Elizabeth Williams of Rapelje, Montana, is not only the matriarch of her family, but the true inspiration behind Art of the Cowgirl.  As the grandmother of Tammy Pate, founder of Art of the Cowgirl, Betty instilled a love of horses, art and the western way of life in Tammy from a...

Art of the Cowgirl will once again celebrate the American cowgirl when Montana cowgirl and event founder Tammy Pate’s dream comes true at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, January 17-21. The five-day festival of cowgirl culture will bring together a curated collection of authentic master artists, silversmiths, braiders, saddle makers, and...

Art of the Cowgirl has become the premier event for Western female artists, makers and  horsewomen to showcase their talents in traditional trades. Founded in 2018 by Montana  horsewoman Tammy Pate, the event celebrates and perpetuates timeless Western trades and the  women who keep them alive. The highly anticipated, annual event returns to Horseshoe Park...

Hey cowgirls! Art of the Cowgirl is headed to Oklahoma next weekend for their first annual Oklahoma Gathering. The Oklahoma Gathering will consist of hands-on workshops and riding clinics from October 13 – 15 at the Cross Bell Ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Fellowship Program.  The Fellowship program...

Saddle up, Art of the Cowgirl is heading to Big Timber, Montana June 2-4 for a weekend full of fellowship, learning, and connecting. The Montana Gathering Fellowship Fundraiser aims to highlight one of Art of the Cowgirl’s core values-fellowship and learning. The Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship program will encourage and further arts and trades...