Welcome to the Jay Contway Story
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Discover 27 remarkable bronzes by Jay Contway, each capturing the unique faces, stories, and spirit of The Calgary Stampede.
Meet Jay Contway
Jay Contway was a world-famous American Western Sculptor who’s life was his art and his art was his life. Much of his artwork shows what he has experienced first hand. Click on The Artist button below to learn more.
Experience His Art
Jay was a native Montana artist who raised working Quarter Horses. He spent time on the rodeo circuit and his knowledge and respect for the working cowboy shows clearly in his art. Appreciation for the history, his own native ancestry, and the people and animals of the west he loved is illustrated in his work. Click on The Work button below to learn more.
A Face In The Crowd
For 27 years, Jay Contway captured the spirit of The Calgary Stampede through Quick Draw sculptures celebrating the people who made it special. A Face in the Crowd brings together 27 remarkable bronzes and the stories behind them. Click on the Quick Draw button below to explore the collection.
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Discover the first book about Jay Contway and his incredible art
“Jay and I never stopped working, and as I have written this book, I think he would be amazed and proud of what he created, as am I”.
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The Art of the Common Ground
Step into the world of legendary Western sculptor Jay Contway and the enduring partnership that shaped his legacy. From masterful “invisible detail” to a life rooted in authenticity, this story captures the artistry, spirit, and traditions preserved by Lynn Contway.
In loving memory of Jay Contway
Jay Joseph Contway was born February 13, 1935 in Malta, Montana and passed away November 21, 2019 in Great Falls, Montana. He was divinely blessed with a God-given talent for western art.
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Montana’s Cowboy Hall of Fame – 2019 Saddle of Honor Award
On Friday, September 6th, 2019 Jay & Lynn Contway and 164 of their closest friends and family gathered at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana to celebrate Jay being honored with the 2019 Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saddle of Honor Award.