‘Red Rocks and Mustangs’ 10″x20″ oil
Join us for an evening featuring Howard Post: “Post” Impressionism
Known for his paintings of cattle, cowboys, rodeo arenas, and ranch life executed with a unique aerial perspective….Click Here for More Info…
FWA’s Annual BBQ on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Casitas at Smokey Springs….Click Here to Learn More
Melvin C. Warren “Up the Goodnight Trail,” 1964.
Join us at the Amerind Museum to enjoy a private viewing for FWA members starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 29, 2023. At noon, we will serve a western ranch picnic lunch…Click here for more info and registration…
General Rose & George
Lundeen is internationally renowned for his commemorative busts and sentimental, life-size figure groupings. Through each work of art, George Lundeen presents realistic images…Click Here For More Info
In 1981, a group of Tucsonans, who shared an excitement about the depth and diversity of the Art of the American West, formed Friends of Western Art (FWA), a non-profit organization. In the 40 years since its inception, FWA has sponsored a legacy of artists and events that has enriched…
We are a focused, energetic, and fun group. Members enjoy the camaraderie of fellow FWA members in a variety of activities that promote Western Art. There are trips to museums, art auctions, educational programs, monthly dinners and our annual Western BBQ…
Over the past 18 years, FWA has raised and donated over $660,000 to support our mission.
Major categories of funding include…
On the first Tuesday of most months, join us for a fun and entertaining evening with a well-known western artist! Artists and artisans typically share insights…
Yearly events include BBQ Fundraiser, participation at the Tucson Festival of Books, Artist Spotlight & more…
Melvin C. Warren “Up the Goodnight Trail,” 1964.
Since our funding assistance with Amerind Museum’s Fulton-Hayden Memorial Art Gallery revitalization….
FWA’s programs change, but the theme remains the same. Western Art is a journey that describes art through time. As a member, you will help shape and influence the contemporary rendition of Western Art for future generations. We hope you will consider joining and be a part of the future of Western Art.
I want to sincerely thank you for your support of the Santa Cruz County 4H Fine Arts Program. In a day and age where art is being taken out of public school curriculum… it is a huge blessing for children to be able to find an outlet for their creativity…
An artist friend informed me of Friends of Western Art. They believed in the fact that our youth need art in their lives. The support that I have received made the difference in the lives of the local youth. the greatest gift a teacher can get is when the light of comprehension comes on in a young persons life…
Since the Altar Valley School District art program was first launched following the generous donation from Friends of Western Art, our students have shown significant growth. Not only have they developed art-based skills and knowledge, but have expanded their ability to think creatively and willingness to take steps outside of their comfort zones…
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the Friends of Western Art’s support throughout the start of my academic career. It is through the scholarships awarded to me by FWA that I was able to attend university without the additional weight of undertaking significant amounts of student loans. In 2009, when I was a senior attending Ironwood Ridge High School, I was awarded a scholarship for an oil painting I created of my late Grandpa…..Read More