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M.S. Franco exhibit returns to XIT Museum

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By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Manuel S. Franco, an artist specializing in recreations of southwestern, western and wildlife scenes, makes his 11th appearance as featured artist at the XIT Museum for the 80th annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion.

Franco will be showcasing 40 new works this year, as well as a few favorites from years gone by, including the
large piece, “XIT-Texas Pride,” completed in 1986 for the 50th anniversary of the XIT rodeo, and his large acrylic on canvas piece, “Buffalo Springs Division-XIT Ranch,” whose permanent home is the museum.

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