Founder
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Megan WimberleyMegan Wimberley is a contemporary western and wildlife artist based out of Yosemite Valley, California. She holds a BA in Fine Arts and an MA in Art Education. Megan's personal work is focused on our connectedness with animals and the natural word. Her art teaching pedagogy focuses on growing self-awareness, problem solving skills, perseverance, and skill development.
Megan started Cowgirl Artist of America in 2021 with the goal of helping bridge the gap of representation of women artists in the western art world. Megan's teaching background and art business experience inform her approach to helping others on their art career journey. www.meganwimberley.com |
Advisory Board
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Kinsey ArtfitchKinsey is a western artist, horsewoman, and home-schooling mama. Her paintings showcase the western lifestyle, and often depict the the hardworking women of the west. Kinsey was one of the first Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship recipients. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and 4 children, where they raise cattle, train horses, and rodeo.
Kinsey's enthusiasm for helping increase representation of cowgirl artist, along with her kind spirit, and analytic approach to projects are helping to shape the direction of CGA. www.kinseyartfitch.com |
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Coila EvansCoila is a western artist and previous gallery owner in Roundup, Montana. Coila's work focuses on bringing awareness to the land and life of the west. She is a lifelong learner who is interested in the complex history and lives of her subjects, and has an intense desire to share those stories through her work. She and her husband are both working artists, who sometimes exhibit together. Coila brings her business savvy, and open, thoughtful wisdom to CGA's advisory board.
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Peggy JudyPeggy was born and raised in Colorado, and attended Colorado State University receiving a BFA in Illustration. Her illustration background informs her graphic approach to composition and design. Peggy's work takes a unique perspective and expressive interpretation on a traditional and well-honored subject matter. Her work emphasizes the intensity of the west as it was lived in the past and is still lived today. She is currently
represented by top art galleries with an emphasis on contemporary western art around the country. And her work can be found in collections across the USA, UK, and Europe, as well as Major Western ArtShows and Museums around the Western United States. Our advisory board will be enhanced by the experience Peggy's brings as a highly successful artist, and her enthusiasm for the representation of female artists https://www.peggyjudyfineart.com |
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Rhonda LoweRhonda is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs start and grow their business. She specializes in breaking big jobs down into manageable steps to help entrepreneurs create manageable plans. Rhonda is based out of Los Banos, California; but works with business owners virtually, across the US. Rhonda also helps entrepreneurs through the Small Business Development Center. Her wealth of business knowledge and experience, as well as her genuine enthusiasm are a great asset to CGA.
https://rhondaloweconsulting.com rhondaloweconsulting@gmail.com. |
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George IrwinGeorge holds a BFA in Design from The University of Texas at Austin, and built his career around design, technology, and the arts. He’s steeped in digital marketing, professional communications design, and has a passion for the landscapes and lifestyles of Western America. He is the founder and director of Western Gallery, and produces the Horizons Western Art podcast. George lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two children. He brings his energy and experience promoting art and and artists to our advisory board.
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Rose EdmistenRose is a Theatre graduate who has been involved in the arts most of her life. She is an avid supporter of western art, and as a photographer has collaborated on several projects with collectors, artists, and galleries. Rose strives to include art and creativity in her everyday life; photographing the landscapes and animals that surround her in her Northwest Arkansas home. Rose relishes in her annual building of an elaborate gingerbread scene. She has a passion for history and writing. Rose’s energy and enthusiasm for promoting western art and artists, along with her keen desire to increase the opportunities and representation of women in western art will be a great asset to our Advisory Board.
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