Editor’s Letter

Morning on the Shore by Aleksandr Kryushyn.

Inspired Works

Artists encourage us—in ways both subtle and bold—to think, act, and feel in ways we might not have otherwise. Such is the case of the award winners in this year’s Southwest Art Artistic Excellence competition.
Rough Passage by Kyle Pozin.

A Major Milestone

Check out the eight major award winners at the 50th anniversary of the Prix de West Invitational show and sale. The show—an important barometer of the western art market—sold more than $3.8 million of art during its art sale weekend, a substantial increase over last year’s $2.5 million.
Long Shadows by George Carlson.

Strong Showings

Check out the prominent award winners at Masters of the American West and Night of Artists, and the top sales results at the Scottsdale Art Auction.
April Moon by Mallory Agerton.

Peace, Hope, Joy

The April/May 2022 issue of Southwest Art features stories that are filled with a sense of hope, color, and joy—and serve as a powerful reminder of the positive impact that great art has on our lives.
Gone Fishin’ by Greg Beecham.

Back to Business

One of the western art world’s most anticipated and most prestigious events, the annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, returned this year to its traditional early summer timeframe and its in-person opening-weekend festivities. More than $2.5 million...

Begonias (2014) by Richard Schmid.

Remembering Richard Schmid

The art world lost one of its most beloved members in April when renowned painter Richard Schmid passed away peacefully at his home in New Hampshire. He was 86 years old. Indeed, it’s hard to understate the magnitude of the legacy he leaves.