This Week in the West: Glenna Goodacre, Reagan's Scupltor and More

This Week in the West · Apr 13, 2026 · 6m

🤠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…