ABOUT

Dwight Cushman is an independent fine artist residing in scenic Red Lodge, Montana. His practice primarily revolves around painting and works on paper, where he translates his personal and professional experiences as a funeral director into a visual language. Cushman's realist style often delves into the profound and unsettling aspects of mortality, the beauty and the sadness of human life creating artwork that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant. Inspired by the inherent beauty and ritualistic nature of death, his work seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for funeral rites and preserve the cultural significance of these traditions. Through his art, Cushman aims to initiate a dialogue on life's fragility and the enduring human need for remembrance.

Inquiries may be sent to

(the artists first and last name) @ gmail.com

Participation

2025- Carbon County Art Guild exhibiting member artist.

2024- Carbon County Art Guild Exhibitions: "Inspired by Song" + "Art in the Beartooth's Silent Auction" + Member Show + Community Show

2023-  "Birds of the Rocky Mountain Region" , The Brinton Museum - Sheridan, WY 

2023- Wyoming Game and Fish Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show - Cheyenne, WY

2023- BAM - Bozeman Art Museum - Plein Air Quick Draw Cherry Creek Fishing Access

2023- Plein Air Fest - National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY) 

2022 - SAGE Gallery 12th Annual National Juried Show (Sheridan, WY) https://www.artinsheridan.com/juried12

2022- Plein Air Fest - National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY) https://www.wildlifeart.org/events/plein-air-fest-etc

2022- Wyoming Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition - WY State MuseumCheyenne, WY 

2018- CM Russell Museum Saddles & Spurs Quick Draw Artist Great Falls, Montana

Community Outreach

2017-2018 Sunday Painter www.sundaypainter.org - Established, organized and led 45+ indoor/outdoor drawing and painting workshops. Great Falls, Montana  http://www.sundaypainter.org/

Press & Publications

2023- Exhibition Catalog  "Birds of the Rocky Mountain Region"   The Brinton Museum - Sheridan, WY 

2018- Great Falls Tribune      Montana Public Radio 89.9FM     KRTV      KFBB-TV      KULR-8      ABC-FOX MONTANA      Powell Tribune KTVQ      KXLH      KGPR

2022- Video Blog Interview - Yellowstone National Park : https://thatparkplace.com/putting-around-the-usa-waterfall-at-grand-canyon-of-yellowstone-a-video-interview/

2022- Powell Tribune - Powell, WY Cover Story "A Brush with Death" - April 21,2022

https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/mortician-turns-to-painting-wyoming-landscapes-for-therapy-inspiration,39933 

2022-  County10.com  6 Local Artists Featured in Wyoming Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition - Wyoming Arts Council - Wyoming Arts Alliance

2018- KRTV NEWS - Broadcast News Story - Sunday, 1-28-2018 Montana