Harold T. Holden Inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners
This video captures Harold T. “H” Holden being honored for his remarkable contributions to Western art and culture. Through reflections on his journey—growing up in Oklahoma, developing his craft as a self-taught sculptor and painter, and creating monuments that memorialize the Western spirit—viewers gain insight into the man whose work has come to symbolize heritage, dedication, and creativity. Whether you’re already a fan of Holden’s work or discovering him for the first time, it’s a moving testament to his legacy and the power of art to capture history.
City Connections: Harold T. “H” Holden
In this 2017 City Connections interview on Enid TV, Harold T. “H” Holden sits down with the City of Enid to share an overview of his life, career, and the inspirations that shaped him as an artist. From the Western artists who influenced his work to the major accomplishments that defined his career, Holden reflects with warmth and humility on his journey as a painter and sculptor. This candid conversation offers a deeper look at the man behind the art and his enduring impact on Oklahoma’s cultural landscape.
Gallery America | Harold T. Holden
Lone Star Report | National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Awards
Casting a Cowboy: OSU Magazine
This article reflects on his journey, his inspirations, and his enduring legacy as one of Oklahoma’s most beloved cowboy artists.
Bronzing Oklahoma: Wild West Magazine
In the February 2018 edition of Wild West Magazine, writer Johnny D. Boggs spotlighted Oklahoma sculptor Harold T. “H” Holden and his larger-than-life tributes to Western heroes. The feature highlights Holden’s 25-foot-tall bronze of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves in Fort Smith, Arkansas—a project that took five years of research, artistry, and community fundraising to complete. Known for honoring icons such as Reeves, Will Rogers, and Bill Tilghman, Holden’s career spans from his early love of drawing cowboys and Indians to monumental works across Oklahoma and beyond. The article also explores Holden’s journey from painting to sculpture, his induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and his enduring dedication to capturing the spirit of the American West, even after a lung transplant in 2010.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2014
“Oklahoma has spawned no greater creative genius than that of Harold T. 'H' Holden.” - Chuck Schroeder
In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Holden was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2014. He also received the Governor’s Arts Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Sculpture Society. His legacy continues to inspire, reflecting a life dedicated to preserving and celebrating Western heritage through art.
To learn more about Harold T. Holden’s remarkable journey and artistic achievements, visit his Oklahoma Hall of Fame profile: .