🤠This Week in the West 🎙️ Episode 76: Glenna Goodacre, Reagan’s Sculptor and More  📢 Episode Summary: Glenna Goodacre’s life and work reveal the power of sculpture to tell deeply human stories rooted in history, emotion and place. Best known for her bronze statue After the Ride of President Ronald Reagan at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Goodacre had a gift for capturing personality in quiet, reflective moments. Her portrayal of Reagan as a relaxed Western figure—rather than a formal political icon—demonstrates her ability to connect national figures to the broader story of the American West. Born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1939, Goodacre developed her artistic voice through formal training and a lifelong connection to Western landscapes and culture. After settling in Santa Fe, she built a prolific career spanning more than 50 years and more than 600 sculptures. Her work ranged from intimate portraits to monumental public memorials, including the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia—both of which showcase her commitment to honoring resilience, compassion and shared history. Even in her smallest works, Goodacre’s impact reached millions. Her design for the Sacagawea dollar coin brought her artistry into everyday life, blending historical reverence with accessibility. Recognized with numerous awards and honors, she retired in 2016, leaving behind not only a remarkable body of work but also a legacy of mentorship and inspiration. Goodacre passed away on April 13, 2020, but her sculptures continue to invite viewers into moments of connection, reflection and enduring Western identity.  🔍 What You’ll Learn: How Glenna Goodacre used sculpture to capture personality, emotion and Western identity in figures like Ronald Reagan The stories behind her most significant works, including the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Sacagawea dollar coin Why her approach to public art continues to shape how history is experienced and remembered today  👥 Behind the Scenes Host: Seth Spillman Producer: Chase Spivey Writer: Mike Koehler 🔗 Further research: Official Glenna Goodacre site: https://glennagoodacre.com/ Interview from The Cowboy’s Brodkin Contemporary Western Artists Project: https://youtu.be/WHKzl7imqfU?si=yCpfwUrVhMWQooF9 The Briscoe Art Museum remembers Glenna Goodacre: https://briscoemuseum.org/remembering-glenna-goodacre/ 📬 Connect With Us: 🌐 Website: www.thecowboy.org 📖 Read Our Blog: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/blog/ 📩 Email: [email protected] 📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ncwhm/ 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalcowboymuseum ❎X/Twitter: https://x.com/ncwhm 💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-cowboy-&-western-heritage-museum 🗺️ Visit Us: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73111. See us on the map 🎟️: You can now buy tickets to The Cowboy online, go to https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/tickets/ 💡 Support Us:🏅Become A Member of the Museum: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/support/memberships/ 🛒Shop at Persimmon Hill, our Museum store: https://persimmonhillstore.com/ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 🔹 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-the-west/id1776228708 🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYmd2BumVtQVH1ez1Cr2U 🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFoE2kU21JpX9T6W9NonXuD9UapS1TsmN 🔹Podbean: https://thisweekinthewest.podbean.com/  ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate & review!