Over the years, Curt's love for his craft has been rewarded in many ways, largely through the people, places and events he becomes aquainted with during his travels. Below, share in his triumphs through a decade of America's top art shows.
2008 Eiteljorg Museum/Quest for the West Show and Sale
Award of Disinction
"Evening's Dance of Light"
36" x 36"
SOLD
2008 Masters of the American West Award
Trustee's Purchase Award
Splendid Turmoil
54" x 84"
SOLD
Winner of the Quest for the West
Victor Higgins Work of Distinction Award and the Patron's Choice Award
September Afternoon at Lake O'Hara
Tom Dailey, Carol Street and Curt Walters
at Quest for the West, 2007
Winner of the 2007 Purchase Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Okalahoma
Curt standing with his award winner,
Spring's Caprice
2007 Purchase Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Okalahoma
This is the first Purchase Award for Walters.
Winner of the 2007 Nona Jean Hulsey
Buyer's Choice Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Okalahoma
2007 Nona Jean Hulsey Buyer's Choice Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Oklahoma
This marked Curt's third time to win this award.
2006 Best Overal Presentation
Quest for the West Inventational
Eiteljorg Muesum, Indianapolis, IN
Winner of the 2005 Frederic Remington Award
Prix de West, Oklahoma
Rio Grande Reflections
48"x48"
2005 Frederic Remington Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Oklahoma
Winner of the 2004 Frederic Remington Award
Prix de West, Oklahoma
2004 Frederic Remington Award,
Prix de West Invitational, Oklahoma
Winner of the 2002 Nona Jean Hulsey
Buyers' Choice Award
Grandeur Beseiged
50"x80"
Prix de West, 2002
Curt at the Awards Ceremony
1999 Patrons' Choice Award Masters of the American West
Winner of the 1998 Nona Jean Hulsey
Buyers' Choice Award
Prix de West, Oklahoma
Winter Grandeur Revealed
40"x60"
Curt accepting his first Nona Jean Hulsey
Buyer's Choice Award
Prix de West, Oklahoma
Winner of the 1998 Denver Rotary
People's Choice Award
Ethereal Magic of Lauter Brunnen
40"x60"
2003: Chosen to paint Powell Award
for Hon. Bruce Babbitt, Phoenix
2001: Named Honorary Board Member
of Grand Canyon Foundation, Flagstaff, Arizona
Curt with Board Members of the Grand Canyon Foundation
1994: Dedication of the Jim Henderson Fine Arts Building,
San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico
Curt with San Juan College Presedent, Jim Henderson
Donation to San Juan College for the opening
Vermillion Cliffs
48" x 48"
1994: Chosen to paint Grand Canyon for
75th rededication ceremonies by
Grand Canyon Trust, Grand Canyon National Park
Curt unveiling National Treasure for the Trust
National Treasure
30" x 60"
PRINTS ARE SOLD OUT
1987: Recognition for contribution to the Arts in New Mexico:
“Curt Walters Avenue”
named in the Nor Este Subdivision, Albuquerque
Curt makes his "mark" in cement for the sidewalk.
1977: John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Award,
Private Scholarship, Arizona
1976: Purchase Award, Popular Vote,
New Mexico State Fair
