Aloha Vaqueros Exhibition
Jun 13, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! This summer, the Briscoe Western Art Museum invites visitors to explore an extraordinary chapter of the American West that spans the Pacific Ocean.
Aloha Vaqueros, on view June 13 – September 1, highlights the unexpected yet powerful ties between Mexico’s legendary vaqueros and Hawaii’s storied paniolo cowboys. Presented in conjunction with Museo del Vaquero de las Californias (MuVaCa), Aloha Vaqueros illustrates the far-reaching influence of Mexican vaqueros and the deep, abiding traditions they imparted on the American West.
Developed by the Museo del Vaquero las Californias (MuVaCa) in El Triunfo, Baja California Sur, the exhibition challenges the traditional geographic boundaries of the American West, expanding and illustrating the influence of the vaquero way of life. By tracing the vaquero’s influence across the Pacific, Aloha Vaqueros broadens the scope of what defines the West and emphasizes the enduring legacy of vaquero traditions.
Accompanied by a hands-on educational area featuring the traditional arts and crafts of the island vaqueros, the exhibition will help visitors discover and celebrate this enduring testament to cross-cultural collaboration and resilience.