Art Exhibition: Impressions of the Civil War in Missouri by Dan Woodward

Dan Woodward to exhibit Civil War paintings at WWU Dan Woodward, an American artist based in Rolla, MO., created the collection ?Impressions of the Civil War in Missouri.? He paints primarily in oils and focuses on creating original art with historical themes. His paintings can be seen in public and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. The first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River was on Aug. 10, 1861, at Wilson's Creek, Mo. ?The Charge? at Wilson Creek is one of approximately 60 paintings and sketches by Dan Woodward that will be featured in WWU?s Mildred M. Cox Gallery Aug. 18 to Sept. 25. An opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 18.  A closing reception, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 25 will feature a gallery talk by the artist.  The gallery is open to the public weekdays from 9-6 and 1-4pm on weekends.  For regular updates, please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WWUGallery