“Keeper of the People” by Ben Pease was awarded Currator's Choice for the "Art in the West" exhibiton on display through August 25 at the High Desert Museum. (Submitted photo)

“Art in the West” opens — Works from across the West will be on display and up for silent bidding beginning Friday at the High Desert Museum, when its annual “Art in the West” exhibit and silent auction opens. Some 46 artists have contributed 76 works to the juried, invitation-only show. A free reception, at which a number of the artists will be present, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Opening bids range from $100 to $5,000. The bidding will conclude Aug. 25 at the 29th annual High Desert Rendezvous, the nonprofit museum’s signature fundraising gala. Contact: highdesertmuseum.org/events/art-in-west