The Wilson Historical Society and Museum is planning to honor local artist Jim Miller at its first annual Recognition Dinner on Saturday.
The society issued a statement praising Miller for his 35 years’ worth of contributions to Western art from his studio west of the town.
“Jim is a very unassuming individual who just has created an impressive array of statues and painting,” said George Pinches, chair of the historical society. “He’s probably the best known artist in Wilson and the surrounding area.”
Miller moved to Oklahoma shortly after his birth in 1924, where he lived near the Osage cattle country.
After serving in the U. S. Navy during World War II and spending 15 years in the oil industry, he began making his living through art.
Pinches said Miller’s style of painting and sculpture resonates with Oklahomans and those with an affinity for Western art.
“It’s the detail and intricate types of things he does with his sculpture and lifelike and moving paintings, he said. “The man has a gift both as a sculptor and a painter.”
Reservations for the dinner will be necessary; the cost is $15 per person, which must be paid in advance in order to ensure the caterer provides sufficient food.
The deadline for reservations is Wednesday. The dinner and recognition is open to the public. The dinner will be held at the Assembly of God Fellowship Hall located at 828 U. S. Highway 70A in Wilson.
Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Wilson Historical Museum, 1270 8th St., Wilson OK, 73463.
The museum is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. If additional information is needed, call Carole or George Pinches at (580) 224-0766 or the museum at (580) 668-2505.
