Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood
March 28, 2026 – Aug. 2, 2025
Experience the new exhibition that spotlights local roots and the international reach of Western Wear through the lens of Indianapolis artist Jerry Lee Atwood.
Inside Jerry’s Studio
Home Grown and Custom Made
Cowboy Couture marks a milestone as the first solo exhibition for Indianapolis-based fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood. Through his meticulous designs and the icons who wear his work, Atwood’s couture Western suits bridge the styles of the past, established by legendary Western wear designers, to contemporary pop culture figures. The custom work embodies a convergence of made-to-measure creations with intricate chain-stitch embroidery, hand-applied embellishments, and a narrative-driven graphic design. Each garment reflects a highly individualized collaboration between artist and wearer. The exhibition represents a continuation of Western American fashion as both a cultural and storytelling phenomenon.
Upcoming Events
Friday, MAR 27: Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood Red Carpet VIP Night from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, MAR 28: Cowboy Couture Opening Day. Enjoy a public gallery tour at 10 a.m., learn about the dazzling embroidered Western suits on view from the curators who organized the exhibition. Included with admission.
Saturday, APR 18: Cowboy Couture Bolo Tie Workshop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Led by designer Amber Gyselinck, learn how to create your own bolo, the iconic neckwear of the American West.
Registration coming soon!
Friday, JUL 3: Saloon Night from 5-7 p.m. Save the date for a free Western-themed concert featuring the Indy Annies and line dancing.
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Come experience this exhibit
How to visit: See exhibit Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Exhibit is included with the cost of museum admission
Members enjoy free admission every day. Just show your card!
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