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Frederic Remington Art Museum includes Dustin Payne sculpture in show opening July 4, 2026
as they debut Remington’s Impression on America on July 4, 2026, as part of the America250 celebration. The project includes refreshed galleries, a new exhibition exploring Remington’s bronze sculptures and the lost-wax casting process, and a special exhibition featuring works by members of the Cowboy Artists of America. The exhibition creates a unique opportunity to view contemporary Western artwork alongside the legacy that helped inspire it. Rather than presenting Remingt


Art of the West takes us into “The Studio of Susie Hyer”
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is delighted to discover “The Studio of Susie Hyer” is featured in the upcoming July/August 2026 issue of Art of the West magazine. Mary Nelson takes us on a visual journey with what writers do best and that is with words that paint the picture that gives the reader more insight into what makes this award-winning Colorado landscape artist so full of life and wonder: "Tucked amid a ponderosa pine forest in Evergreen, Colorado, Susie Hyer’s studi


Contemporary sculptor Jeremy Bradshaw juried into major exhibitions
Congratulations to wildlife sculptor Jeremy Bradshaw who has been juried into a trifecta of prestigious show. His limited edition bronze "Surf Skimmer" (peregrine falcon) was juried into this year's "Birds In Art Exhibition" at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Add to that, his “Good Luck Chuck” (chuckwalla) was juried into the 66th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists, and “Stargazer” (barn owl) has been juried into the National Sculpture Society’s 93rd An


Anton Nowels receives Cover, Feature Article: Plein Air Magazine
Congratulation to Arizona painter Anton Nowels for being featured in a remarkable article "Painting What Remains" as well as being honored with the cover of PleinAir Magazine’s April/May issue. "Painting aims to communicate what words cannot," as spoken by Anton. Someone who comes close, however, to capturing this artist's intention is Joy Tolley, writer for the April/May article in the prestigious PleinAir Magazine, who recognizes that Anton Nowels aims to reinterpret rathe


Art of the West features Sherry Cobb-Kelleher's ranching life
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud the prestigious Art of the West magazine has featured Sherry Cobb-Kelleher in their May/June issue with the article "Riding High." Mary Nelson writes, "If you've ever imagined living on a ranch, riding high in the saddle, herding cattle, and working in nature, you can live that vicariously through the art of Sherry Cobb-Kelleher." Sherry comes from a multigenerational heritage of ranchers as well as artists, so it is, as he says, "in


Vibrant backcountry landscape paintings by Joe McKay now at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona in Tlaquepaque is thrilled to welcome the accomplished Western landscape painter Joe McKay to their group of award-winning artists. Vibrant paintings from all seasons by this extraordinary artist are centerpiece additions to the gallery's outstanding choices in landscape fine art. The mountains and canyons of the western frontier have long tugged at Joe McKay’s heart and imagination. Family vacations out West as a kid gave way to a lifelong p


Anton Nowels Artist Demo Series featured in KudosAZ
A series of remarkable Artist Demo Events at Mountain Trails Gallery in Tlaquepaque by Arizona painter Anton Nowels are featured in numerous issues of the printed as well as the online edition of the arts and culture magazine KudosAZ. The multitalented Anton Nowels continues to receive awards and accolades for not only his merger of traditional and contemporary painting, but also his festive teaching style, along with so many fascinating techniques, including experimental


Art of the West features Jerry Salinas in their Jan/Feb issue including their cover
Art of the West magazine highlights the career of Arizona artist Jerry Salinas in an informative article including awarding one of his closeup painting of a Hopi woman the cover of their Jan./Feb. issue. From the Art Institute of Chicago to his home in Phoenix, this extraordinary portrait artist has been on a journey that eventually landed him in a place he has always dreamed about and that is honoring the cultures and traditions of many festive places and remarkable people a


Southwest Art features 'Heart in the Art of the West' exhibition at Mountain Trails Gallery in Sedona, Arizona
In the February/March issues of Southwest Art Magazine, 'Heart in the Art of the West" is featured in their 2-page preview of the exhibition. A spirited history of the American West that left an indelible mark as well as present-day reflections and expressions are captured in the exhibition at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona. Whether creating with traditional or contemporary styles, this group of award-winning artists have found a common bond and that is the history of the Am


Dustin Payne Artist Focus Feature in Western Art Collector Magazine
A member of the Cowboy Artists of American, sculptor Dustin Payne is featured in the Artist Focus section of Western Art Collector's November 2025 issue. Known for his detailed bronze sculpture portraying the history and cultures of the American West, this sculptor continues to be celebrated for his passion and dedication to preserving what is definitely worth keeping from the legends and actions of generations of spirited Westerners. Born into a rodeo and ranching family,


Susie Hyer featured in 'Outdoor Painter' magazine with her new show and 'secret' love
In an interview for PleinAir magazine's Outdoor Painter by writer Cherie Dawn Haas, award-winning Colorado artist Susie Hyer (a/k/a/ Susiehyer) talks about her solo show taking place at the Parker Arts & Cultural Events Center in Parker, Colorado. The exhibition Susie Hyer: In Conversation with the Land is an almost 'outing' of her secret love of working more abstractly. " Susiehyer: My curator, Rose Fredrick, came up to my studio in Evergreen and saw not just my represe


Art of the West features Vicki Catapano and her meticulous Western paintings
The November/December 2025 issue of Art of the West features the realistic paintings of California/Nevada artist Vicki Catapano with the fascinating article 'Slow and Easy Does It' with a spotlight on the artist's meticulous process. The article's author Clover Cameron writes, "Vicki Catapano’s paintings combine a mastery of brushstroke, color, exquisite realism, and authenticity. From the details of hand-braided hackamore of the Nevada buckaroo to the beadwork in Native A


Anton Nowels wins Best of Show at Sedona's Plein Air Festival
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to announce painter Anton Nowels was awarded Best of Show from Kelly Kane, the editor-in-chief of Plein Air Magazine ; as well as receiving an Honorable Mentio n by plein air master and judge Bill Cramer for the Quick Draw at this year's 21st Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival sponsored by the Sedona Art Center. “It was my first visit to Sedona, but certainly won’t be my last,” Kelly Kane says. “The red rocks were a knockout, of course


Michelle Condrat's Grand Canyon Celebration paintings win the People's Choice Award
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to celebrate the latest award given to the exceptional and unique painter Michelle Condrat . The People’s Choice Award was given to Michelle at this year's 17th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art , "a tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the canyon. Selected artists developed their works live at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon during the week of September 18–21." - Grand C


New Jewelry Artist Daniela Galovic joins Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona
Joining the group of traditional and contemporary jewelry artists at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona in the always festive Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is Daniela Galovic who is in love with turquoise. Creating jewelry using some of the best mines for turquoise, Daniela celebrates each stone as a landscape painting, or a deep reflecting pool of water, giving these gems the top honor in her sterling silver designs. "I was born in Germany but grew up soaking up the sun


Special Celebration for 'Colors of the West' at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona
SPECIAL EVENT: Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona in Tlaquepaque celebrated the month of October with Colors of the West with a spotlight on Celebrating Arizona! In addition to the exhibition, a stellar group of award-winning artists participated in a Q&A Panel Discussion including a fundraiser for the Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Emergency Relief Fund . This outstanding group of eight artists, who are mesmerized with desert landscapes, the region’s wildlife, Native America


Sue Krzyston wins silver at the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society
The spotlight goes to the extraordinary traditional still life painter Sue Krzyston who was awarded Second Place overall in the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society's 2025 Members Exhibition from among 340 artists for her painting "From Long Ago" 24 x 30 oil. A self-taught artist, Sue Krzyston has developed her own painting techniques for her realistic, trompe l'oeil paintings. "I admire the Dutch masters paintings. I use the rich dark backgrounds that they used to accent


Dustin Payne 'The Monument Maker' featured in Western Art Collector Magazine
There is so much to learn about the life and creative work of Dustin Payne, and Western Art Collector magazine has captured a remarkable...


Cloudscape painter Linda Glover Gooch wins Patrons Choice Award
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to learn their Arizona artist Linda Glover Gooch, landscape master painter of glorious clouds,...


Dustin Payne, CA honored with Briscoe Museum Purchase Award
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to celebrate a new accolade awarded to longtime gallery artist Dustin Payne for his unique bronze...
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