I can’t believe I wasn’t following this Facebook page before now.
My favorite art museum in the country is the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. My dear friend, John Siler, lived in Oklahoma City, and he took us there when we visited him. At first, I thought this would be boring. Art museums are not my thing. But this one is amazing.
There is a style of art for everyone and I like my art to look like what it is supposed to be. This museum is filled with sculptures and paintings that showcase the western United States. They tease all five senses and bring the scenery to life. A favorite of mine showed a tall cowboy leaning in a doorway with a cup of coffee and a dog. You could feel him thinking of the day ahead while enjoying a moment of morning beauty.
Even though I have never been back, I often think about how much I loved that museum. So when my hubby emailed me an NPR article about it, I couldn’t wait to read it. It turns out that the employees are as wonderful as the art they protect.
Tim Tiller is the head of security, and due to the pandemic, he is the only employee still going to work at the museum. He has also been put in charge of their social media. This is not something Tim knows much about, but he is doing his best.
His best is not only charming and funny but showcases the museum perfectly. I liked the museum on Facebook (the other links are in the article) and now relieve that day with John every time Tim shares his unique style of posting. (They have circles on the floor called Selfie Stations where you can stand and take a picture with a statue or something. Tim took a picture of himself with the circle. Too funny!)
If you want to see some wonderful American art and enjoy a dose of cowboy humor and wisdom, follow Tim and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. I no longer have a reason to visit Oklahoma City, but I want to visit the museum again when everything is open.