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 TX artists, 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.
WE ARE 100% TEXAS ARTISTS
Quality art is purposeful, and brings much joy to our inner surroundings. We also have deep roots here in Texas, and enjoy helping share meaningful art, created by select established, and emerging, Texas artists.
The artists work hard creating their distinguished, original gallery artworks.
Several participate, & are invited to participate, in some top international and national juried and curated art exhibits. Artworks are displayed in notable art museums and galleries across the US, as well as 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.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ONLINE
Launched Sept 2023, FFAO is a rotating curated collection featuring new works & invited guest artists.
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.
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.
• Provide a locally owned & trusted, Hill Country e-commerce online art gallery.
• Professional communications & art services.
• Local pick-up + delivery + local in-person preview meetings in the Fredericksburg TX area.
• Complimentary USA shipping on most orders in the lower 48 states.
• Help establish provenance*.
STAY CONNECTED
Bookmark & follow your favorite artists here at Western Galleries. At anytime we may add artist news and accomplishments.
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS
• Be the first to discover and acquire new releases through First Friday Art Online exhibitions.
• Automatically entered into pop-up art giveaways.
• May receive exclusive, non-advertised, offers from an artist.
• It's once-a-month ... we won't stuff your inbox.
• We respect your privacy ... we will never purposely sell your info to 3rd parties.
• PURCHASE ONLINE & ARTWORKS ARE SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST TO YOUR DOOR.
• COMPLIMENTARY USA GROUND SHIPPING ON MOST ORDERS.
• LOCAL IN-PERSON PREVIEWS / PICK-UP / DELIVERY
IN AND AROUND THE FREDERICKSBURG TX AREA.
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APPOINTMENTS
IN-PERSON PRIVATE ART PREVIEWS
Contact us to preview an original painting(s) in-person before purchasing online. Include title(s), artist name(s), and your preferred date(s).
VISITING FREDERICKSBURG?
Let us know what dates you'll be in town
LOCAL HOMEOWNER?
Preview selected artwork(s) in your home / office. We have been delivering artworks to Hill Country homes since 2005!
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PRO ACCOUNTS
Professional Interior Designers & Art Consultants
Simply 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 tracking.
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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 our artists ship purchased artwork directly to the customer, it's establishing the artwork's first change of ownership 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.
GIVING BACK
Over the years, we have spearheaded fundraisers and participate in promoting and supporting local events, groups, pet charities, and more. We are grateful that our artworks continue to raise thousands of dollars for our local communities and non-profits!
For example:
• Partial proceeds from the equine & wild horse gallery sales are donated to Wild Horse non-profits in our western states.
• At anytime an artist may have an announcement posted on their artwork's listing and/or artist's page, of them donating proceeds from sales of their art to help support a great cause!
Thanks for visiting WESTERN GALLERIES & supporting these Texas Artists!
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