Medora Masterpiece
Published on January 16, 2025
Medora Masterpiece Art Contest: New Art in the Old West
MEDORA, ND — The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is calling for North Dakota residents or students aged 18 or older to showcase their artistic talents.
Medora is a place where art is created. Be it at the Medora Musical, on the Andrist Stage, at the Old Town Hall Theater, or simply in the Badlands, there is some form of art being created. Artists have flocked to the American West and the Badlands to recapture and recreate some form of the natural and human beauty that lived and still lives here. Art installations are an integral part of Medora with locations such as Elaine’s Wind Garden, the statues of the Marquis de Mores, Medora de Mores, and Teddy Roosevelt, Joe Breckinridge’s art murals in the Old Town Hall Theater, along with the art of ND artist Einar Olstad that is on display year-round.
This year, with our 60th Anniversary of the Medora Musical in mind, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is excited to announce the inaugural year of Medora Masterpiece. This art contest is aimed at promoting local artists, creating community excitement, and enhancing guest experience in Medora. This year’s contest draws on the theme of “60 years of the Medora Musical.” We invite artists to draw on their own experiences out in Medora, whether that be through portraits, landscapes, or abstract pieces. Artwork depicting the amphitheater, its unique setting, the scenic beauty of the Badlands, performers in their colorful attire, or the joy and anticipation of the audience can be powerful representations of the theme.
The ideal art piece will be able to connect people to Medora and specifically to the Medora Musical. The selected artist will have the opportunity to reproduce their artwork in Medora during the opening weekend of the 60th Anniversary of the Medora Musical. This opportunity will also come with an all-inclusive Medora package for the artist and one other person as well as a $1,000 commission payment. “I’m excited to provide a platform that highlights the incredible talent of North Dakota artists and connects them with fellow North Dakotans.” Dillon Olson, Medora Artist.
If you are interested in submitting an original artwork or learning more, please visit Medora.com/masterpiece for contest details and the submission form. Our deadline is set for 11:59 PM on March 31, 2025.