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Exhibition Opening: Drawn West – A History of Promoting Place
November 15 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In the 19th and 20th centuries, maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract colonists to the High Desert region. Drawn West explores a century of salesmanship, when artists and cartographers alike crafted an image of the West that depicted both truth and fiction. Selected from the Museum’s collections, this visually engaging exhibit tells a story of expansion and change with rare and historic maps, art and advertisements. Open through June 28, 2026. FREE with Museum admission.
Details
- Date:
- November 15
- Time:
-
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Event Categories:
- Art, Educational
- Website:
- https://highdesertmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/
Venue
- High Desert Museum
-
South Highway 97
Bend, OR 97702 United States + Google Map - Phone
- 541.382.4754
- View Venue Website
Organizer
- High Desert Museum
- Phone
- 5413824754
- info@highdesertmuseum.org
- View Organizer Website
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