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STATE OF THE ART MARKET 2023
Three gallerists offer inside knowledge for collectors on trends and buying habits.

Irwin, who began Western Gallery with a determined focus on underrepresented younger artists, saw a “generational shift” in collectors as well, who found themselves attracted to “a less traditional representation of Western lifestyles, and or landscapes.” Article by Norman Koplas.


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WESTERN GALLERY PRESENTS AFTER THE GOLD RUSH
Western Gallery presents over 100 works from more than 30 artists from across the United States

The awareness of the West and its vast resources has never been greater. Coupled with renewed interest in space exploration and a backdrop of ever-growing environmental concerns, the themes of After the Gold Rush resonate now more than ever.


AFTER THE GOLD RUSH
Distinct takes on the history and mythos of the American West against the context of Neil Young’s breakout solo album

After the Gold Rush brings together over 100 works from more than 30 artists living and working across the United States for viewers to contemplate, critique and enjoy. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the history and mythos of the American West following its Euro-American “settling” all the way to the Pacific within the context of Neil Young’s breakout solo album


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OF ALL THE THINGS I’VE EVER KNOWN SOLO EXHIBITION BY BRANDON OWEN
Western Gallery and Vaughn Art present the first major solo exhibition for artist Brandon Owen

Currently working in Nashville, Brandon Owen’s work is hitting at a new intersection of street art and western pop art as he’s pushing into new mediums to bring his vision to life.


WESTERN GALLERY PRESENTS LUCILE WEDEKING + THE IMPERMANENT COLLECTION
A Pop-Up Exhibition in Austin, TX.

Abstract to photorealistic, classic to contemporary—Western Gallery has shown artwork that fits all those descriptors, but never in person until now.


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Western Gallery Pop-Up Exhibition Austin, TX
ONLINE ART GALLERY WESTERN GALLERY IS POPPING UP IN AUSTIN TO SHOWCASE CONTEMPORARY WESTERN ART IN PERSON

Featuring ‘Legends of the SMS,’ 13 new works by West Texas artist Lucile Wedeking, opposite a curated selection from the Western Gallery Impermanent Collection, which represents 20 artists from across the American West. All works will be available.


Introducing Western Art with George Irwin
An interview with Grayson Mask, covering the founding of Western Gallery, George’s personal story, and upcoming projects.


George Irwin brings western-inspired art around the world through digital gallery
Making connections between artists and art lovers, environmental conservation and a deep love for the West.


Meet George Irwin of Western Gallery
“Western Gallery operates 100% online—we have no physical location. We’re known for our curation and service. Clients and friends often tell me they’ve never seen the work we’re presenting, that they love this work that’s new to them and the gallery as a whole. Those comments are always nice to hear.”


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‘Taos Today’: Holiday virtual exhibit of Taos artists at Western Gallery
“We wanted to find a way to take our artists out into the world.” Sonya Davis, president of the Taos Arts Council reflects on Western Gallery’s online show Taos Today, an updated look at works from a variety of contemporary artists currently working in Taos, NM.


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Shop Taos!
Taos Today, a virtual exhibit by the Taos Arts Council and Western Gallery, features more than 100 works for sale, by 50 contemporary Taos artists. “Every sale matters to artists right now. Online commerce is not what artists do,” Irwin says. “They make art.”


Austin Woman Magazine

There’s a Myth to Texas Women
Artists engaged in a panel discussion led by the director of Western Gallery, George Irwin. They talked about the hurdles and triumphs… women have faced in the art industry. How they hope to change the industry for the better with this event. 


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Deep In The Heart Of Texas: Women Artists Shine At Western Gallery’s New Show
What is a Texas Woman? That’s the question Western Gallery, a virtual art gallery, wants you to ponder with their new show, Texas Women.


MiSA - Modern in San AntonioWESTERN GALLERY CELEBRATING TEXAS FEMALE ARTISTS
The exhibition is impressively curated, depicting a wide range of imagery reminiscent of classic western landscapes and iconography that represents the various regions of Texas. Nineteen female artists are participating in the exhibition 


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Women, Art and the West
Western Gallery’s new show “Texas Women” opens Friday with a range of remarkable work by prolific female artists from the Lone Star State. 


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