COLLECTING
WESTERN ART / SOUTHWEST ART

Western art captures the spirit of the American West, portraying cowboys, Native Americans, expansive landscapes, and ranch life. Also known as Cowboy art, Western art, or Southwestern art, it often features bold colors, dramatic lighting, and realistic or impressionistic styles.

Here is a carefully selected list of art resources specializing in the genre of Western art. You'll find galleries and educational resources, such as recommended books, museums, and other materials to enhance your understanding of Western art. If you have suggestions for improving this online resource, we'd love to hear them.

Galleries Specializing in Western Art

Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries:

• Altamira Fine Art — Jackson, WY & Scottsdale, AZ
• Ann Korologos Gallery — Basalt, CO
• Astoria Fine Art — Jackson Hole, WY
• Big Horn Galleries — Cody, WY
• Broschofsky Galleries — Ketchum, ID
• Broadmoor Galleries — Colorado Springs, CO
• Bozeman Trail Gallery — Sheridan, WY
• Bronzesmith Fine Art Gallery — Prescott Valley, AZ
• Charles Beckendorf — Online in TX
• Coeur d'Alene Galleries — Coeur d'Alene, ID
• J.N. Bartfield Galleries — New York, NY
• The Legacy Gallery — Scottsdale, AZ
• McLarry Fine Art — Santa Fe, NM
• Mockingbird Gallery — Bend, OR
• Mountain Trails Gallery — Park City, UT & Jackson, WY
• Settlers West Galleries — Tucson, AZ

Art Fairs

There are currently no major art fairs listed that focus specifically on Western or Southwestern art. Please check back later as new events are added throughout the year.

Articles About Collecting Western Art

• Western Artist Spotlight: Morgan Weistling — American, b. 1964
• Western Artist Spotlight: G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones, American, 1933–2017)
• List of articles from the Traditional Fine Art Organization (TFAO)

Museums Specializing in Western Art

• Amon Carter Museum — Fort Worth, TX
• The Autry National Center — Los Angeles, CA
• Booth Western Art Museum — Cartersville, GA
• Briscoe Western Art Museum — San Antonio, TX
• The Bryan Museum — Galveston, TX
• C.M. Russell Museum — Great Falls, MT
• Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art — Indianapolis, IN
• Gilcrease Museum — Tulsa, OK
• The Museum of Western Art — Kerrville, TX
• National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum — Oklahoma City, OK
• The Phippen Museum — Prescott, AZ
• Rockwell Museum of Western Art — Corning, NY
• Sid Richardson Museum — Fort Worth, TX
• Tacoma Art Museum — Tacoma, WA
• Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West — Scottsdale, AZ

Books on Western Art

For the most recent books, check with a local bookstore or one of the Art Bookstores around the country. Powell’s Books in Portland, OR is a great source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be a helpful resource for discovering art books and research materials.

Western Art Magazines

• Art of the West
• Southwest Art
• Western Art & Architecture
• Western Art Collector

Art Resources Related to Western Art

• Center for Western Studies — Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD
• Cowboy Artists of America
• The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center
• National Center for American Western Art — Kerrville, TX

Blogs About Western Art

None listed at this time.

Information on EDWARD S. CURTIS can be found in our Native American Art Guide .

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