This year’s Annual Roundup Exhibition & Sale, hosted by the Museum of Western Art, feels especially meaningful to organizers. They reflect on the significance of artists that further their mission of preserving Western heritage. This year’s showcase brings viewers more than 50 Western artists from across the country, featuring more than 150 paintings and sculptures available for purchase.
“The Roundup is an opportunity to bring together three important facets of the Western art world: the art, the artists and the collectors,” explains Darrell Beauchamp, museum executive director. “Without the artists there would be no art, without the art there would be no collectors, and without the collectors there would be no artists. So, our Roundupis a great opportunity to showcase all three.”
Rick Kennington, Colors of the West, oil, 12 x 23 in.
Collectors can expect to find a varied and unique mix of art at this year’s Roundup, with the opening weekend from April 24 through 26. Included are styles that range from traditional to contemporary, with everything in between.
Eliza Hoffman, for example, features her painting The Draw, a figurative piece that was inspired by the American Frontier Productions photoshoot in Kansas. “I remember how hard it was storming while taking these portrait shots of the cowboys,” the artist reflects. “The drama happening outside, combined with the moody feeling that I got from my shot of one of the cowboys, Bryan, stayed with me, and I felt the urgency to paint it as soon as I came home.”
Eliza Hoffman, The Draw, oil, 30 x 30 in.
Hoffman continues, “You might notice the scratches in the wood of the background—this detail was actually a happy accident. Originally, I had the background wood panels smooth and pristine, but I wasn’t quite satisfied with them. When I sanded the background to redo it, I unintentionally left these scratches. And as I pondered what I should do with this new texture, my sister made a passing comment that I should keep it, so I did!”
Hoffman also shares that part of the fun of her work is research. “From understanding what clothes the figure would have worn, to the model of the gun, to the general tales of the time, I do my best to maintain accuracy so I can tell my painting’s story more effectively,” she shares.
Daniel Anz, Evening Light, oil on board, 12 x 12 in.
Painter Rick Kennington will present Colors of the West, depicting two Native American figures on horseback. “Colors of the West really started with the idea of honoring heritage through color and atmosphere rather than heavy narrative,” he says. “I wanted it to feel quiet and timeless—just two riders moving through the land, not posed, not dramatic, just present. Color harmony and texture was the driving force in this piece. I leaned into thicker paint and more expressive brushwork, helping with the story. More than anything, it’s about mood and movement. It’s not trying to shout—it’s about quiet strength and forward motion.”
For the opening weekend, the museum hosts a variety of events and special programming including artist demonstrations, chuck-wagon meals, a box-drawn sale, awards ceremony and Native American dancing. Works will remain on view through June 6, 2026. Visit the museum website for more details and ticket information. —
43rd Annual Roundup Exhibition & Sale
April 24-26, 2026
The Museum of Western Art
1550 Bandera Highway
Kerrville, TX 78028
www.museumofwesternart.com
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