the Western & Wildlife Art Show Ft Robinson State Park Veterinary Hospital
Board Members
FORT ROBINSON CENTINNIAL INC
Western & Wildlife Art Show ("Fort Robinson Centennial, Inc.”, 1972)
Instated with the IRS on April 11, 2016
IRS EIN and STATE OF NE
Originally incorporated in May 1972, a Public Charity Board
Articles of Incorporation list the initial Board of Directors from North Platte to Lincoln NE and Pine Ridge SD
- Edwin C Nelson
- Nellie S Yost
- William G Lindeken
- Leslie A Stull
- R R Wellington
- Stanley A Matzke Jr
- Virginia Coffee
- Lorenzo E Norgard
- Roy D Landis
- Gene Ramsey
- Vance E Nelson
- Dick Wilson
- Charlie Red Cloud
Marcy Thompson, Chairman/treasurer/Financial Officer
Marcy Thompson is a former head librarian at Crawford Public Library. She was born in Crawford and grew up in Kearney, with many summer visits to grandparents in Crawford, where she now resides.
A graduate of Iowa Western Community College, Marcy worked at Hewlett Packard and for the City of Wahoo. She was a family caregiver for many years.
Marcy and husband Ronnie raised two daughters, a foster son and a foster daughter. She is the proud grandmother of 12.
Marcy has been on the Board of Directors since 2015 as the Marketing chair and Financial Officer, and has served as Co-Chair since 2016. Marcy enjoys the fellowship of the Art Show family, and loves to see the new work from returning artists each year as well as eagerly welcoming new artists every summer.
Board Members
Annie Sellman -- co-chairman, communications/Social media & Marketing
Annie is a fifth-generation Dawes County resident. Her training is in radio and television, but the majority of her working life was spent teaching.
Her mother, Ellen Eaton Armstrong, an oil painter, taught Annie a love of color and texture -- serving on the WWAS board is an homage to her mom, and a creative outlet for Annie.
She is an aspiring novelist who enjoys gardening, photography, travel, living on the ranch, and all things grandchildren.
Annie raised and homeschooled five sons, is the grandmother of nine, and is married to her childhood sweetheart, Richard.
Martina Lemmon -- Secretary, Ft. Robinson liaison
The Board is delighted to welcome local Crawford artist Martina Lemmon to the Board!
Trained as a studio artist, she will bring her expertise curating shows and judging art, as well as her experience as an exhibitor in shows and competitions.
Married to Fort Robinson Head Superintendent Robert Lemmon, Martina works at the Ft. Rob History Center. She enjoys creating art, riding horses, and any historic topic related to the Fort.
Becky bolze -- volunteer recruitment, artist care
The Board is delighted to welcome local rancher and uber-volunteer Becky Bolze to the art show family.
Becky's specialty is people. She is friendly, energetic, and whatever task she's given, it's done to the highest standards. She has brought life and fun to Chadron Chamber of Commerce events, American Legion dinners, and a huge variety of volunteer pursuits.
A talented cook and creative organizer, as well as an Angus bull whisperer, Becky brings many good gifts to the WWAS.
Kathy Yenter
Another welcome addition to the WWAS Board is Kathy Yenter.
No stranger to the event, Kathy was the right of hand of her mother, artist Audie Yenter.
When Audie passed away in 2025, Kathy stepped up and said "put me to work!"
From grant writing to The Children's Wall of Art to sponsorships, you'll see Kathy lending a hand wherever she can.
Members at Large
RONNIE THOMPSON
RONNIE THOMPSON
RONNIE THOMPSON
Support Staff and Maintenance
Richard Ruff
RONNIE THOMPSON
RONNIE THOMPSON
Awards Chairman
gwenda Ruff
RONNIE THOMPSON
gwenda Ruff
Chairman Support and Artists Gifts
volunteers
Pine ridge Job Corps
gwenda Ruff
Volunteers from Dawes County provide energetic support during the Show as greeters and hosts, assistants to the artists as needed, and promoters of the show within the community.
If you'd enjoy being part of the WWAS volunteer team during before or during the show, please email the Board at westernwildlifeartshow@outlook.com
Pine ridge Job Corps
Pine ridge Job Corps
Pine ridge Job Corps
Youth from the Job Corps are instrumental in preparing the Veterinary Hospital building for the Show--cleaning, hauling tables and chairs, hanging banners and directional signs, and so much more. Job Corps volunteers also assist the artists by carrying their art into the building and back out when the show is over. They provide much needed muscle and cheerful service.