08/27/2026
NEW EXHIBITION
The Last Cowboy Song: Images of a Vanishing Breed
September 4 – October 31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4th from 5 – 8 PM
PDNB Gallery is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, The Last Cowboy Song, bringing together a powerful collection of vintage and contemporary photography, the exhibition examines the enduring visual history, romanticized mythology, and rugged reality of cowboy culture across America.
By pairing historic rodeo action with quiet ranch portraits and urban play, The Last Cowboy Song invites viewers to explore how an American icon was forged, mythologized and sustained.
In addition to the photography exhibition a display of vintage cowboy boots, spurs, and folk art will be featured.
PDNB's opening reception on Friday, September 4th coincides with the Downtown Denton Foundation First Friday celebration of art, music and culture.
Read the full press release on our website.
Images:
Harold Edgerton, Rodeo, 1940
John Stryker, Clyde Burke of Commanche, Oklahoma, c. 1940's
Adam Jahiel, Building a Loop, 1992
Bank Langmore, Untitled, 1973-75
Neal Slavin, Mesquite Rodeo Corporation, Mesquite, Texas, 1974
John Albok, Harlem (Three Cowboys), 1938
Patty Carroll, Cowgirl, 2020