The mystique of the Old West will be on full display this weekend with the return of SLOPOKE, an art exhibition celebrating the American West in the Octagon Barn Event Center from Friday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. until Sunday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m.
“More than 25 artists will exhibit paintings, sculpture, jewelry, drawings, scratchboard, and photography depicting what they believe makes the American West unique,” organizers explained. “Not only cowboy and Indian images, but art that takes many forms and genres, from realism to impressionism to abstract. And the media varies widely from paint on canvas, linen, or birch panel to bronze, stone, precious metals, and ink on glass.”
Organizers Tom and Sherie Burgher have come up with a unique approach to an art show. They charge $25 to attend, but the admission price is good for all three days as well as an opening reception with refreshments by California Tacos and live music from local act The Rockin’ Bs Trio (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. opening day). If you purchase artwork for $500 or more, your $25 is refunded. Ticket holders will also receive a keepsake SLOPOKE Art Book of the art and artists in the show, and if you wear a costume, enter the costume contest and win a prize.
Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday are from noon to 6 p.m. Learn more at the-slopoke.com. Δ
This article appears in Oct 30 – Nov 9 2025.