The Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum of Woodward is bringing an exhibit of western art and photography by noted artist and photographer Dale Hirschman.

The exhibit opens in the Museum’s Roberson Gallery on Saturday, June 1st and there will be an artist reception that evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“It’s rare to find someone who is so talented in so many ways and produces art born of those life experiences,” Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum Executive Director Mikel Robinson said. “Dale Hirschman is all that and more. We’re very happy to have him exhibit in the Museum’s gallery for the month of June.”

Dale Hirschman is a retired high school art teacher of more than 30 years. He also had a pro-rodeo career that spanned 26 years as a PRCA bareback rider.

He currently serves as a PRCA Photographer and in 2020 was a Top 5 finalist for PRCA Photographer of the Year.

He serves as the Rodeo Chaplain for the Central Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Museum Executive Director Mikel Robinson said of the upcoming exhibit, “We are so very proud and pleased to host Dale in his first exhibit in this Museum.

He is very well known throughout Oklahoma and the pro rodeo circuit. And the fact that we’re able to open during Rodeo Week makes it even more special. We certainly hope everyone will be able to attend the artist reception and meet Dale.”