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Prix de West is the nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale showcasing original works ranging from historical depictions of the American West to more contemporary and impressionistic pieces.

After a 44-year career painting wildlife art, Greg Beecham is no less passionate to learn and grow as an artist than he was that first full-time day in late summer 1978.

Beecham considers his life work as an artist to be a journey. There have been a few paintings that have come close to matching his vision, but he continues to press on, hoping to match vision with reality. He believes his talent, opportunity and passion to paint are gifts from God, and that it is his responsibility to pursue excellence in art and be a blessing to those who view his work.

Beecham’s work is included in the permanent collections of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming; the James Museum in Tampa, Florida; the Briscoe Museum in San Antonio, Texas; the Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia; and the Montana Historical Museum in Helena, Montana. He is the recipient of the 2021 Prix de

West Purchase Award, a six-time winner of the Prix de West Wildlife Art Award and a recipient of the Prix de West Buyers’ Choice Award. He has received the artists’ choice and collectors’ choice awards at the Night of Artists Show at the Briscoe Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

Beecham has been covered in numerous magazines including Southwest Art and Art of the West, and his work has graced the covers of Safari Magazine (3 times), Southwest Art (twice), Western Art Collector (twice), Bugle, Wildlife Art News, and U.S. Art.

Married to Lu Beecham for 45 years, the couple have a son and a daughter, both grown, of whom they are very proud.

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PRIX DE WEST PURCHASE AWARD

PRIX DE WEST 2021

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2018 DAVID CROCKETT AWARD FOR ARTIST'S’ CHOICE

2018 NIGHT OF ARTISTS BRICOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBITION OCTOBER 2017

  • Gillcrease Museum Rendezvous Hall of Fame - 2014

  • Prix de West, The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Major General and Mrs. Donald D. Pittman Wildlife Art Award and the Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyer’s Choice Award - 2010

  • Western Visions Miniature Show: People Choice Award - National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming - September 2009

  • Prix de West: Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman Wildlife Award - 2008

  • Jackson Hole Arts Festival: Featured Artist - 2008

  • Western Visions Miniature Show: Red Smith - Artists Choice Award - National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming - September 2005

  • C.M. Russell Auction: People's Choice – 2005

  • Western Rendezvous of Art: People's Choice Award – 2005

  • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Artist of the Year - 2005

  • Western Rendezvous of Art: People's Choice Award – 2004

  • Western Rendezvous of Art: Award of Merit - 2004

  • Southeast Invitational Miniature Show: Best of Show - 2003

  • Natureworks Show: Excellence Award - 2000

  • Southeastern Wildlife Exposition: Featured Artist - 2000

  • Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show: Featured Artist – 1997

  • Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show: Best of Show – 1996

  • C.M. Russell Auction: Artist’s Choice – 1996

  • C.M. Russell Auction: People’s Choice – 1995

  • Society of Animal Artists – Art and the Animal Show: Wildlife Art News Award – 1994

  • C.M. Russell Auction: Best of Show – 1994

  • Gallery One – Masterworks in Miniature Show: Popular Choice – 1991

  • Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show: Featured Artist – 1991

Magazine Articles

  • Art of the West U.S.

  • Art Sporting Classics

  • Wildlife Art

Covers

  • Western Art Collector, September 2008

  • Images West, Summer 2008.

  • Wildlife Art

  • Bugle

  • U.S. Art

  • Game Coin Safari Club

Book

  • Featured in Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters and Their Work. Author – Joan Muyskens Pursley. Portfolio Press, 2001.

Memberships

  • Northwest Rendezvous Group of Artists

  • Society of Animal Artists

  • Safari Club International

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

  • American Legion

  • Tin Can Sailors

  • Wilderness Baptist Church