Last week was one of the highlights of my professional career with the unveiling of my sculpture, Memorare, Sand Creek 1864 at the Booth Museum of Western Art.

We had a great turnout, with 60 people in attendance (who came in a Georgia downpour) – including one couple who drove from Chattanooga to see the opening.

The evening started with filmmaker Don Vasicek, who showed an abridged version of his documentary, Ghosts of Sand Creek, to set the context of the incident. Then, Booth Executive Director Seth Hopkins and I unveiled Memorare. What a thrilling experience that was!

Following the unveiling, we were joined by Don’s colleague and researcher, Jessica Osenbrugge.  Seth then led the three of us – Don, Jessica, and myself – in a panel discussion about Sand Creek Massacre and our artistic endeavors.

My sincere thanks go out to Seth Hopkins for making the evening so special, to Don and Jessica who added important insights, and to the fine folks who attended the event.

Me adding my signature to the wall of the Booth's permanent collection artists

Right to left: Craig Bergsgaard, Jessica Osenbrugge, Don Vasicek

Me with "Memorare, Sand Creek 1864" at the Booth Museum of Western Art