2019 Western Trappings on the Llano

Western Trappings on The Llano is a juried, international exhibit and sale of custom western gear and original fine art held inside the Llano County Historical Museum. The event promotes western culture and heritage and celebrates artists who have captured the grandeur of the West. All work displayed will be for sale to the public for the duration of the exhibit. A live, public auction of custom western gear and fine art, donated by participating artists, will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019.

The exhibition is open to all artists working in contemporary and traditional styles. Painting and other artworks showing western lifestyles or landscapes of the Texas Hill Country are encouraged. Submissions may include three-dimensional and two-dimensional work, including artistic functional pieces, silver work, jewelry, leatherwork, spurs, and buckles. Two-dimensional work cannot exceed 44 inches in its largest dimension including the frame. Three-dimensional work must be no more than 84 inches tall with no more than a 20 square foot footprint and a maximum weight of 200 pounds. Artists may submit up to three works of art. All work must be original and for sale.

Application fee is $20.00 for each entry, up to three pieces. Professional quality color images (digital JPEG preferred, no larger than 3.0 MB) must be submitted with the application. The deadline for applications and images is July 1, 2019. Acceptance notifications will be sent between July 15 and August 1, 2019. Artists whose work is selected must either donate one work of equal quality but lesser retail value to be sold at the live auction, or donate $200 to Western Trappings on The Llano. Trappings will charge a 15% commission on all exhibit sales. Artists will receive a 30% commission on auction items sold over $200. The exhibit runs October 19 - November 2, 2019.