The Western Art Roundup Exhibition and Sale, now in its 38th year, will be one to remember. Art events are reopening, and artists and collectors alike are thrilled to be joined together one again to celebrate their passion for the Western art genre. As always, the Museum of Western Art will be hosting this time-honored exhibition and sale, and will feature the works of 45 artists with more than 120 pieces in a variety of mediums and styles.
Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas.
Event director Darrell Beauchamp expects a great turn out to this year’s happenings after a tough previous year. “It will certainly be better than last year, during covid,” Beauchamp furthers. “Everyone took a hard hit and the market had to recover, but our early tourism numbers and the work we’re seeing [predicts] that this is going to be one of our top shows. I’m excited about the Western art genre as whole.”
Brandon Bailey, Day Dreamer, oil, 24 x 36”
Beauchamp works directly with the invited artists on the curation of the show, to make sure there’s as much diversity as possible. “Our goal is to showcase great American West at decent price points and to attract new artists and collectors,” Beauchamp explains. “One of the hottest, young artists in the industry is Brandon Bailey. We anticipate that he’s going to be very popular among art collectors.
Bailey, born in Wyoming and heavily inspired by life in the West, will have works such as Day Dreamer, an oil painting of a bison laying among foliage. This greatly illustrates the extent of his talents and his love for wildlife. In addition, Bailey has a history in rodeo, which has led to working with Wyoming rodeo companies.
Bill Kalwick, A New Season, oil, 36 x 25”
Another artist to watch for and a friend to the museum is Bill Kalwick. “He spent the summer teaching Western Art Academy locally,” says Beauchamp, “and was featured in a four-man museum show for May and June, and two weeks in July. He’s a popular, well-respected artist that comes from a long line of great artists. He’s a true friend in the industry.” Kalwick will feature works like A New Season, an oil painting of a Native American man in full traditional dress, with a tree lined background.
Eric Slocombe, The Valley Below, bronze, 20 x 21 x 11”
Emerging and seasoned artists come together to make this a truly diverse and dynamic showing of Western art. Make sure to also check out significant artists such as Jason Skull, Don Oelze, Sara Harliss and Darcie Peet, to name just a few.
The museum will have several fun activists for the three-dsay event, featuring the first ever “Buy it now” artist reception on September 23, where ticket purchasers can meet the artists, preview the work and enjoy food and drinks. Friday, September 24 is set aside for educational purposes. School children and the public can “watch art being produced and talk to the artists,” says Beauchamp. “There will be a chuck wagon and food as well.” Following on Saturday, September 25, will be the formal gala and art sale. Works will be on display at the Museum of the West through October 30.
Jason Scull, Sweet Nothings, bronze, 20½ x 12 x 13”
“Kerrville, Texas, in the fall is a marvelous place to visit,” says Beauchamp, “and we look forward to everyone attending our show and spending the weekend enjoying beautiful Texas hill country.”
Western Art Roundup Exhibition and Sale
September 23-October 30
- Buy it now artist reception, September 23
- Education Day, September 24
Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-2553, www.museumofwesternart.com
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