About
HISTORY
In 2001 Fredericksburg native Kathy Weigand took the plunge and opened a studio showroom in Fredericksburg TX. By 2005, the concept of a Hill Country online art gallery representing local artists began to grow, and the domain name WesternGalleries.com was born.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ONLINE
FFAO is a rotating curated collection of works by represented artists and new guest artists. Launched in September 2023, the monthly exhibits are located on our Home page.
Some goals include:
• Help promote Texas artists.
• Give artists a larger % back to them from sales, and help with fewer overhead costs.
• Add a variety of artistic styles and options to our community's First Friday local art scene.
• Offer collectors a locally trusted e-commerce art marketplace + complimentary US ground shipping on most orders!
100% TEXAS ARTISTS
For us, quality art is meaningful and brings much joy to our personal surroundings. We also enjoy learning the stories about these selected TX artists and their art creation process!
When clients invest in original art, you're also investing in the artist, and they work hard at creating distinguished, original gallery artworks. The art reflects the artist's skills, thoughts, style, as well as their creative heart & soul.
STAY CONNECTED
We encourage art admirers to become a subscriber and follow your favorite artist's pages. We update their pages 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.
• COMPLIMENTARY USA GROUND SHIPPING ON MOST ORDERS.
• LOCAL PICK-UP / PREVIEWS (by appt).
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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).
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
• Be the first to view and acquire new releases through the Fbg First Friday Art Online gallery exhibitions before its open to the public! Emails are sent on Thursday, the day before FFAO opens.
• Automatically entered into any pop-up art giveaways.
• Subscribers may receive exclusive special offers that are not advertised.
• And we won't stuff your inbox with a monthly email.
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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 Horses, and
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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