On June 18, my work will be featured at the historic Toadlena Trading Post
See the collection—NEW in bronze It seems strange that over a year ago in April I was at the Toadlena Trading Post with my friend and colleague, renowned painter James Ayers. The two of us were so inspired by the intricate works of art that the weavers of the trading post created that over dinner [...]
Last call for pre-cast pricing on Eureka (What Now) maquette
Maquette is at the foundry now Half the edition has already been SOLD. You can still order your version of Eureka (What Now) at pre-cast pricing until Friday, May 20–and save $1,000! Eureka (What Now) by Craig Bergsgaard Maquette: Dimensions 27” tall with base, Edition of 21, Price is $2,400 precast / $3,400 [...]
The Infamous Sand Creek Massacre: A Brief History
The Battle of Sand Creek was one of the most devastating engagements of the Indian wars due to both its violence and controversy. In order to really understand how and why the Sand Creek Massacre happened, we have to look at the event as a product of the complex intertwining of the politics, military policy, [...]
Lessons Learned at Bloody Sand Creek Panel Discussion
Please accept my personal invitation to attend a discussion of Colorado’s darkest hour. Join me for my FREE panel discussion about the Sand Creek Massacre at the Denver Public Library April 17, 2011 Of all the atrocities perpetrated on the Native American people during the Westward expansion, Colorado was home to one of the worst: [...]
Special show with award-winning painter James Ayers
My newest sculpture, The Chaperone, features a Navajo woman tending to young sheep of her flock. Notice her garments: She is wearing the traditional blanket dress of 150 years ago.
You may be thinking that Navajo subject matter is a departure for me-and you would be right. My typical Native American subjects are high country and Great Plains warriors. So where did I get this inspiration?
City of Castle Rock to present me with “cool” award
Coolin’ the Dogs sculpture recognized On Tuesday, February 22, I will receive the City of Castle Rock’s Sense of Place and Community Character award for my life-size sculpture, Coolin’ the Dogs during the city’s second annual Site Design Award program on February 22, 2011. About Coolin the Dogs and the City of Castle Rock Award [...]
New in bronze! Recounting the Coup, Full Figure
Just back from the foundry
When I showed Recounting the Coup-Full Figure in clay, it was a showstopper from Scottsdale to Calgary. Now, I am pleased to announce that this work is complete and ready in bronze.
Introducing Eureka (What Now)
Life-size sculpture to go to foundry in April; maquette size also to be sold My newest sculpture depicts a prospector learning the meaning of “Be careful what you wish for.” Eureka (What Now) by Craig Bergsgaard Full size: Dimensions 75” tall with base (life size), Edition of 15, Price is $27,000 pre-cast / $35,000 cast [...]
Announcing a sculpture memorializing one of the most intense battles of the Indian Wars
Give Me Eighty Men depicts 145th anniversary of Wyoming Fetterman Battle of 1866. Give Me Eighty Men been added to the permanent collection of the Tucson Museum of Art. You can see the finished bronze here: Give Me 80 Men Give Me Eighty Men: The Fetterman Fight-December 21, 1866 By Craig Bergsgaard To be cast [...]
For Those Independent Folks Drawn to the Cowboy Life
Presenting my newest clay, Luv’n the Life You know who you are: the ranch life is in your blood…even if you were born in the city. As you may know, I grew up on a dairy farm. Since horses consumed valuable resources, my folks considered them to be non-essential. But as soon as I was [...]
