Collection: Nebeker, Bill

Bill Nebeker has proudly been part of the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale since 2008. The Briscoe Western Art Museum didn’t yet exist, and now it is one of the most prestigious Western art museums in the nation.

Nebeker has been sculpting the characters of the Old West, Native peoples, contemporary working cowboys and ranchers, and horses, cattle, and wildlife for more than fifty years. He enjoys creating stories of these strong people, depicting them in detailed and historically accurate clothing, with weapons, saddles, and jewelry used in their daily lives.

Nebeker’s first love in art are the men and women who live on ranches and farms all over the United States. He is personally close to these people and has worked alongside them during gatherings, brandings, and ropings. Nebeker’s greatest reward is when a working cowboy or ranch woman tells him they know he “has it just right” as they admire his sculptures.

As member of the Cowboy Artists of America for forty-six years, Nebeker has the honor of being the association’s longest active member. The brotherhood he feels for the current members and those passed on is one of his life’s best experiences.

The American Quarter Horse Association’s America’s Horses in Art Show and Sale honored Nebeker with their 2023 Steel Dust Award for Best in Show.