Text reading 'The Gunpowder Trail' in a bold, dark font.
Abstract painting of a mountain range with a red summit and dark, layered slopes beneath.

In order to be GOOD.
You gotta know what it means to be BAD.

PRESENTED BY
MAYA GALLERY - SANTA FE

A DIFFERENT KIND OF WESTERN ART GALLERY SHOW

LIKE GOING TO SEE A MOVIE BUT WITH ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, VOICE ACTING, MUSIC, INTERACTIVE LIGHTS, AND VIDEO.

The show tells a story of an 1880s deputized horse farmer can't escape his failures in the murder of his uncle and heads out West to find the killer. With the unlikely allies he finds along the way they discover an underground criminal syndicate working to stop all Eastern expansion into the West run by the Gunslinger known as The Deuce.

TWO TICKET OPTIONS:

$60 Ticket Price includes Illustrated Hardcover 85 page Book Signed By The Artist CARL BORK

$19 Ticket Price includes Signed 8×10 print by artist Carl Bork

BOOK SIGNING AND PARTY AFTER THE SHOWING.

THEMED DRINKS AND FOOD.

Uncle Joe called to John.

“Anytime I’ve been in a GUNFIGHT WITH MORE THAN THREE FELLAS, I SERVE ‘EM FAMILY STYLE. Everybody gets one helping, then seconds if they need some more.”

John’s Winchester Model 73 dished out shots like a dealer starting a game of five-card draw.

Play Audio Narration
A man dressed in cowboy attire, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long coat, stands in front of a mountain landscape at sunset, with a person lying on the ground nearby.

PRESENTED BY

MAYA GALLERY

SANTA FE, NM - 130 LINCOLN AVE

SHOW DATES AND TIMES
$60 Ticket comes with Signed Hardcover 85 page Illustrated Book
by Carl Bork

$19 Ticket comes with Signed 8×10 print by Carl Bork

(please arrive up to half hour before showing to get your seats)
contact: gunslinger@thegunpowdertrail.com for questions

$60 Book Ticket - Thursday October 8th 7:30 pm
$60.00

Comes with Signed copy of the Hardcover Illustrated book.

And with a signed 8×10 print by the Artist Carl Bork

$60 Book Ticket - Friday October 9th 7:30 pm
$60.00

Comes with Signed copy of the Hardcover Illustrated book.

And with a signed 8×10 print by the Artist Carl Bork

$60 Book Ticket - Saturday October 10th at High Noon
$60.00

Comes with Signed copy of the Hardcover Illustrated book.

And with a signed 8×10 print by the Artist Carl Bork

$60 Book Ticket - Saturday October 10th 7:30 pm
$60.00

Comes with Signed copy of the Hardcover Illustrated book.

And with a signed 8×10 print by the Artist Carl Bork

$19 Print Ticket - Thursday October 8th 7:30 pm
$19.00
$19 Print Ticket - Friday October 9th 7:30 pm
$19.00

$19 Print Ticket - Friday October 9th 7:30 pm

$19 Print Ticket - Saturday October 10th at High Noon
$19.00

$19 Print Ticket - Saturday October 10th at High Noon

$19 Print Ticket - Saturday October 10th 7:30 pm
$19.00

Comes with $19 8×10 print

PURCHASE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS HERE

PULL THE TRIGGER

WANTED
DEAD or ALIVE

CARL BORK

ARTIST / CREATOR
DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

VICTOR GEREMIA

WRITER / CREATOR
CO- DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT PRODUCER

VOICE CAST:

Justin Greathouse
as
- The Story Teller
- John
- Gavin
- Mateo
- Bohdi
- Outlaws

James Dorton
as
- The Deuce

Heather Blackburn
(the human, not the rooster)
as
- Angela Williams

Revere Lawrence
as
- Young John

Gabriella Mansfield
as
- Voice of the Observer

CINEMA PORTION

JACOB AMES
CINEMATOGRAPHY

CINEMA CAST

Andrew Nesky
As
- Uncle Joe

Patrick Martin
As
- Long Mustache Outlaw

Joey McMillan
As
- Outlaw on left

MAIN THEME MUSIC

Theme by ARO

MUSIC AND LIGHTING DESIGN

DJ NEWLANDER

  • “I was first drawn to The Gunpowder Trail by its captivating art; the Wild West scenery is so vivid it feels like stepping back in time. Even before opening the book, I could feel the life and story radiating from every painting. ​Once I started reading, I was completely lost in its pages. The narrator’s voice is magnetic, pulling you into a world so immersive and well-written that you’d swear you were sitting right there by the campfire, sharing a whiskey with the cowboys. It is fantastically executed in every detail. I cannot recommend this journey enough.”

    Mykeala B. - Leadville, CO

  • “Step into the untamed frontier of the wild west to walk beside John, experiencing through his eyes and mind a man on a righteous mission. This captivating story full of twists and turns is paired with stunning illustrations that vividly capture the spirit, landscapes, and legends of the American frontier. Each page invites readers on an adventure through a rugged world of courage, discovery, and imagination, making this book a treasure for dreamers and explorers of all ages.”

    Neil W. - Ohio

  • "This is the kind of Western that reminds you why the genre never fades. From the first page, I was pulled into a rugged world of dust, danger, and hard choices. The characters feel real—flawed, tough, and shaped by the unforgiving land they ride through. Every showdown carries weight, and every quiet moment hums with tension. It’s not just a story , it’s about honor, survival, and the cost of both. If you love gripping storytelling with heart and grit, this book delivers in spades."

    Maegan S. - Salida, CO

  • "The Gunpowder Trail" is a captivating wild west story which is exquisitely illustrated. The main character draws you into their past and present with flashbacks of their youth with Uncle Joe, and challenges of the present. The title of the book is a prediction of what occurs on the trail and from the first page on we are led down paths of death, confrontation, altercations, and ultimately facing your past all with the skill instilled in you from Uncle Joe."

    Alice G.

  • “I received the book in today's mail. Haven't finished reading it yet but I'm loving it all so far, from the very well-written and well-crafted plot to the absolutely beautiful illustrations.”

    Thomas L. - Cody, WY

  • "The Gunpowder Trail is an exciting, well-crafted, richly illustrated, and cleverly written tale of fellowship and adventure. In a Western setting, readers are reminded of the importance of good people banding together against evil."

    C. Ebner

  • “A quick-paced, enjoyable read that skillfully combines western action and grit, true historical events, and a touch of the supernatural into one beautifully illustrated book.”

    Nancy E.

  • “The Gunpowder Trail delivers a gripping western that blends mystery, redemption, and adventure into a richly immersive journey. The characters feel deeply human, and the story pulls you into the rugged 1880s frontier. Paired with stunning illustrations, the book becomes a cinematic experience - proof that the classic American western still has powerful stories left to tell.”

    Sam S.