About
HISTORY
In 2001 Fredericksburg native Kathy Weigand took the plunge and opened a studio in Fredericksburg TX. By 2005, a new concept of a Hill Country e-commerce online art gallery supporting local artists began to grow, and WesternGalleries.com was established.
Since our humble beginnings, we are growing with select artists from around TX, and recently, a new kitchen section was added, featuring our favorite gourmet sauces and salsas made by our well-known friends at Texas Wild® here in Fredericksburg.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ONLINE
Launched Sept 2023, FFAO is a rotating curated collection featuring new works.
Mark your calendar as the online exhibit opens on First Friday, similar to our other local First Friday Art Walk events here in beautiful & historic Fredericksburg TX.
Email subscribers receive a clickable invitation to preview and acquire on Thursday, the day before - it's kinda like first dibs. So be sure to subscribe if you're interested in being one of the first to view new artworks!
GOALS
• Support Texas artists, giving them a larger % back from sales of their artworks and help reduce some of the artist's upfront costs associated with traditional art exhibitions.
• Offer collectors a growing network of original heirloom, museum quality artworks.
• Provide a locally owned & trusted, Hill Country e-commerce online art gallery.
• Great communications & services for our collectors. In-person private art preview meetings, in-home previews and consultations.
• Local pick-up / delivery options in the Fredericksburg TX area or complimentary USA shipping on most orders in the lower 48.
• Establishing provenance - Many generations from now, an art admirer may want to know about the artwork's history of ownership. Since our artist's ship purchased art directly from their studio to USA customers, it's establishing the artwork's first transaction. We encourage collectors to keep the paperwork with your artwork and estate records for provenance.
WE ARE 100% TEXAS ARTISTS
Quality art is purposeful, and brings much joy to our personal, inner surroundings. We also have deep roots here in Texas, and enjoy helping promote meaningful art created by our select Texas artists.
When collectors invest in original artworks, you are investing in the artist. They work hard creating distinguished, original gallery artworks. Many also participate in prestigious (international and national) juried and invitational art shows, displaying their works in notable art museums and galleries across the US and in major national art magazines.
For us, art is a passion.
And the artwork reflects the artist's skills, thoughts, and style ... a bit of their heart & soul goes into each unique piece.
STAY CONNECTED
Subscribe and be one of the first to view new artworks in the First Friday exhibits. Bookmark & follow your favorite artist's page here at Western Galleries. At anytime we may add artist news and accomplishments.
• PURCHASE ONLINE & THE ART IS SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST TO YOUR DOOR.
• COMPLIMENTARY USA GROUND SHIPPING ON MOST ORDERS.
• LOCAL IN-PERSON PREVIEW MEETINGS / PICK-UP / DELIVERY IN AND AROUND THE FREDERICKSBURG TX AREA.
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IN-PERSON PRIVATE ART PREVIEWS (by appointment)
Contact us if you're interested in previewing an original painting(s) in-person before purchasing online. Please include title(s), artist name(s), and your preferred date(s).
VISITING FREDERICKSBURG? Just let us know when you'll be in town.
LOCAL HOMEOWNER? Ask about our on-site previews
Great for professional Hill Country Interior Designers (Pro Account) and local homeowners. Let us know if you would like to preview selected artwork(s) in your home here in the Hill Country. We have been delivering artworks to homes since 2001!
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PRO ACCOUNTS
Professional Hill Country Interior Designers & Art Consultants.
Please contact us for more info.
Create your online account if you haven't done so already. Log-in from any device to view your shopping cart, purchase history, and track orders.
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS
• Be the first to discover and acquire new releases through First Friday Art Online exhibitions.
• Automatically entered into pop-up art giveaways.
• Subscribers may receive exclusive offers from artists that are not advertised.
• It's once-a-month ... we won't stuff your inbox.
• We respect your privacy ... WG will never purposely sell your info to 3rd parties.
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PROVENANCE
Fine art can last for many generations, and its provenance will serve as a guide for the artwork's authenticity for future owners. Leaving a paper trail with your artwork/estate can help them to better understand the artwork's importance to you, its history, and the artist.
Since artists ship purchased artwork directly to the customer, it's establishing the artwork's first transaction, or provenance.
ESTATE ART | PRE-OWNED
Pre-owned items will be clearly identified in the listing.
Any known provenance, paperwork, Certificate of Authenticity, etc., will be noted on the listing.
GIVING BACK
Over the years, we have spearheaded and participate in promoting and supporting local events, groups, pet charities, and community fundraisers.
We are thrilled to say that our artwork has raised thousands of dollars for our local Fredericksburg community, pet non-profits, wild horse non-profits,
Partial proceeds from the equine & wild horse gallery sales are donated to Wild Horse non-profits.
Thanks for visiting WESTERN GALLERIES & supporting these Texas Artists.
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