Western Art

At Courtney Collins Fine Art Gallery, we feature highly acclaimed contemporary western artwork from world-renowned artists. Nestled in downtown Big Sky, Montana, our western art gallery honors fine art that showcases the best of contemporary and traditional western artistry. 

 Our contemporary Montana art gallery preserves the heart of the Old West, as we carry a unique collection of fine art, sculptures, and photography. We sell and curate works of contemporary western and Montana art that exhibit the best in modern artistry. 

 We keep fresh work up on our walls at the Gallery and are happy to showcase some of the finest artists. Below you will find our events for the next few months. 

 Mark your calendar for these upcoming featured artist receptions and exhibitions:

 ED NASH: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21^ST  “WABISABI"

Please join us for an exhibition of art with well recognized abstract artist Ed Nash.  Eds paintings are large-scale paintings and celebrate patina produced through the passage of time and exposure to the elements.

 Much of his work has a deep connection with the Japanese aesthetic WABISABI, which can be described as one of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.

Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716

ROBERT OSBORN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 19^TH "COWBOYS AND INDIANS, MOSTLY”

Please join us for an evening with Robert Osborn celebrating a new exhibition of works of Montana Cowboys and Northern Plains Indians.  Robert has published a well-known book, 

The Cowboys of Central Montana: 50 Portraits. He has been photographing for nearly half a century.

Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716

 DENNIS BREDOW: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2^ND   "AMERICAN FOLKLORE”

 Please join us for an evening with Los Angeles based artist Dennis Bredow for his fantastic brand-new body of work of: American Folklore.  

 American Folklore is a celebration of the iconic imagery of the West and its impact throughout Western culture. If folklore is defined as 'tradition' and 'popular myth', no single moment in American history embodies this as deeply or as widely as the wild American West.  

Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716 

JOHN BANOVICH: FRIDAY, AUGUST 18^TH  "COLD AIR DEEP POWDER"

John emerged as a talent to watch over two decades ago and today is known internationally for his large, dramatic portrayals of iconic wildlife.  

Come meet John Banovich, get a book signed see new paintings and hear an artist talk!   

"I have studied the American Bison for nearly 30 years. What I have discovered, many times over, is when a herd of bison run through the fresh powdery snow all you hear is their breathing.  Their thundering hooves fall silent.  Once numbering 10 million, stretching from Alaska to Mexico, today they number about five hundred thousand". -  John Banovich

Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716

KEVIN RED STAR:  SEPTEMBER 1^ST  "STRENGTH IS BELIEF"

Please join us for an Artist Reception with Master painter Kevin Red Star.  Kevin's art is honored throughout Native America for its authenticity. In a world of museums and private collections, he is respected for the content of his unique imagery, for his artistic productivity, and for enduring value of his work. 

Come and celebrate Kevin's 80^th Birthday with us!

Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716

JIM DICK WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20^TH  "UNDER THE BIG SKY"

The grandson of Montana homesteaders, Jim Dick was born and raised on the prairie of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. A self-taught and passionate artist, he has been painting Montana scenes (including the Big Sky area) with oils on canvas for the 

last 40+ years. Jim is well-known for his realistic landscapes that reflect a "sense of place", beginning each piece with a plein-air study on location. 

 Viewing and reception at Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave C-1, Big Sky, MT 59716

It is an honor at Courtney Collins Fine Art Gallery to feature some of the most prolific artists and creatives around the world. Please take the time to mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you at our gallery in Big Sky, MT.

* Please note this blog post is current as of:  May 23, 2023.  Additional shows may be added to the schedule. Please see the website for the most current events. 

Renowned Montana portrait photographer, Robert “Bob”Osborn will be at Courtney Collins Fine Art Gallery Friday, August 13, from 5 - 7 p.m. Please join us in viewing and discussing Osborn’s new work in his exhibition entitled: A Northern Plains Indian Sampler.

David Yarrow Reception