About
HISTORY
In 2001 Fredericksburg native Kathy Weigand took the plunge and opened a studio showroom in Fredericksburg TX. Within a couple years, the idea of a Hill Country online art gallery representing local artists began to grow, and the domain name WesternGalleries.com was created in 2005. During this time, e-commerce platforms were still emerging.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ONLINE
This rotating curated collection of new works + guest artists was first launched in September 2023.
Explore and acquire new pieces from the comfort of home!
100% TEXAS ARTISTS
For us, quality art is meaningful and brings much joy to our personal surroundings. And we enjoy learning stories about the artists and their art creation process!
When clients invest in original art, your also investing in the artist. We work closely with our represented artists, and they work hard at creating distinguished, original gallery artworks. Much work goes into each finished piece, and the art reflects the artist's skills, thoughts, style, as well as their creative heart & soul.
STAY CONNECTED
We encourage art followers and collectors to become a subscriber and visit often. Follow your favorite artist's page! We update the artist's page with new works, accomplishments, and events.
The Press blog also offers additional stories, happenings, & other art information.
Since our humble beginnings, Western Galleries continues to focus on original Texas art, offering great customer service, with a trusted e-commerce website in our hometown of Fredericksburg Texas.
• PURCHASED ART IS SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST TO YOUR DOOR.
• LOCAL PICK-UP AVAILABLE FOR MANY ITEMS (by appt).
• COMPLIMENTARY USA GROUND SHIPPING.
Special orders, commissions, and requests may require shipping/delivery rates.
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PRIVATE ART PREVIEWS (by appointment)
Contact us if you're interested in previewing an original painting in-person before purchasing online. Please include title(s) / artist name(s) / and your preferred date(s).
ON-SITE ART PREVIEWS (by appointment)
+ Professional Hill Country Interior Designers (Pro Accounts)
+ Local homeowners & email subscribers.
Let us know if you're interested in viewing original artwork @ YOUR LOCAL OFFICE or HOME in Fredericksburg TX & surrounding area! We have been servicing the Hill Country and delivering artwork to client's homes since 2001 and continue to bring original artwork to you!
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PRO ACCOUNTS
+ Professional Hill Country Interior Designers & Art Consultants
Send us an email with your business & contact info for more info.
Create your online account if you haven't done so already, and log-in from any device to review items in your shopping cart & purchase history. And be sure to subscribe to the monthly emails!
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS
• Are the first to view and acquire new releases through the Fbg First Friday Art Online gallery exhibitions (on Thursday, the day before the online gallery opens).
• Automatically entered into any giveaways. • May receive exclusive special offers.
• And we won't stuff your inbox.
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PROVENANCE
We encourage collectors to keep the artist's bio and paperwork for provenance.
Fine Art can last for many generations, and its provenance will serve as a guide for the artwork's authenticity. Leaving a paper trail with your estate and future art collectors can help them to better understand the artwork's importance to you, its history, and the artist.
ESTATE ART | PRE-OWNED
Pre-owned items will be clearly identified in the listing.
All known provenance such as its history, previous ownership, paperwork, Certificate of Authenticity, etc., will be noted on the listing and included with the item.
GIVING BACK
Over the years, we have spearheaded and participate in promoting and supporting our local events, pets, and other community fundraisers.
We are thrilled to say that our artwork has raised thousands of dollars for our Fredericksburg community, America's Wild Horse non-profits, and
HELPING WILD HORSES
We enjoy traveling throughout the western states and viewing America's Wild Horses in their natural habitat. They are living icons of our unique American history and western frontier, but unfortunately are experiencing many on-going, conflictive issues.
Artist Kathy Weigand has been an advocate since viewing and photographing the McCullough Peaks Wild Horses in 2004 near Cody Wy. Partial proceeds from the equine & wild horse gallery sales are donated to Wild Horse non-profits.
Thank you for visiting WESTERN GALLERIES!
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