Art Events & Show Previews

Our Show Previews and Auction Previews offer in-depth coverage of the top art events happening in the West and beyond. Each month, the editors zero in on some of the most important openings, invitationals, exhibitions, auctions, fairs, festivals, and more around the country. We offer substantial information about each event, along with plenty of big, beautiful images of works that are in the show. Click on the links below to get great information on every event we’ve covered.

Chase Tafoya, Awake Upon the Rock, acrylic, 16 x 20.

Show Preview | Young Guns

Four talented western "young guns"—artists Campbell Dosch, Aaron Hazel, Chase Tafoya, and Curtis Wade—are featured in a brand-new exhibition at Manitou Galleries' West Palace Avenue location, in Santa Fe, NM, from Friday, April 1, through Monday, May 2.
Teresa Elliott, Skinner, oil, 33 x 36.

Show Preview | Night of Artists

Night of Artists returns to the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, TX—and its tried-and-true in-person event—after pivoting the previous two years because of the pandemic. The kickoff weekend of March 25-26 features more than 300 works by 80 artists, two Collectors Summit panel discussions, a live auction, and more....

Naomi Brown, Moon Rising Over Joshua Tree, oil/acrylic, 30 x 48.

Show Preview | Cowgirl Up!

Cowgirl Up!, arguably the largest and best-known exhibition of works by western women artists, returns for its 17th annual edition at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ, from March 25-September 4.
George Phippen, The Oregon Trail, oil, 30 x 40. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000.

Show Preview | March in Montana Auction

As part of Western Art Week in Great Falls, MT, Coeur d’Alene Galleries and the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction celebrate the 35th year of presenting the March in Montana Auction and Dealer Show. The show runs March 17-19 and features everything from contemporary paintings to historic western artifacts and works.
Bill Anton, Cattle Thief’s Calling Card, oil, 32 x 40.

Show Preview | The Painted West

The Painted West, the latest offering at The Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, is a collection of various painting styles and subject matter that comes together harmoniously to showcase the beauty of the West. The event, from March 12-20, features the work of 16 of the gallery's award-winning painters.
Teresa Saia, Circle of Light, pastel, 12 x 18.

Show Preview | La Quinta Art Celebration

The La Quinta Art Celebration, now in its third year, continues a long tradition of fine art in the desert resort city of La Quinta, CA, from March 3-6. More than 200 best-in-class exhibiting artists will be on hand, along with top-tier entertainment, premium food and beverages, VIP perks, and more....

Julia Rogers, Golden Light, oil, 36 x 45.

Show Preview | Southeastern Wildlife Expo

Charleston, SC, hosts the 40th annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, which showcases art exhibitions, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, live entertainment, and more, all centered around celebrating the great outdoors. The event features the works of almost 100 wildlife and plein-air artists and runs February 17-20.
Mateo Romero, Tunyo (Black Mesa), oil, 24 x 30.

Show Preview | Masters of the American West

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Masters of the American West show, the Autry Museum’s premier showcase for many of the finest western artists in the nation. The works from some 64 contemporary painters and sculptors goes on view February 12 in Los Angeles, CA, and remain on display...

Barbara Meikle, Meeting at the River, oil, 40 x 60.

Show Preview | Arizona Wild!

Cobalt Gallery expands its annual February show with a bigger artist lineup in 2022. Arizona Wild!, which runs February 9-13 in tandem with the Tubac Festival of the Arts, showcases the vibrant work of Cynthia Duff, Barbara Meikle, and Kate McCavitt.
Karen Roehl, Horse of a Different Color, water-based medium, 36 x 48.

Show Preview | Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale

The annual Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the highly anticipated start of the contemporary western art world’s new year, returns in full force with a “new normal” after the pandemic forced the postponement of last year’s National Western Stock Show. The opening Red Carpet Reception officially kicks off the event...