Articles + Press
News, press and stories from the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale
-

WDC Brings a Record 128 Juried Exhibitors to Bozeman for the August 6–9 Exhibit + Sale at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
A four-day destination for collectors and design lovers, with a record 128 juried exhibitors from 28 states.
4 min read
-
· Mountain Living
Western Design Conference Debuts in its Newest Bozeman Location
Mountain Living sits down with Executive Director Allison Merritt about the new Bozeman location and what visitors can…
3 min read -
The Western Design Conference in Bozeman on Hamilton House with Suzanna Hamilton
Season 3, Episode 4 of Hamilton House. Allison Merritt talks with Suzanna Hamilton about the show’s new chapter…
2 min read
Latest Stories
-
2027 Dates Announced
The 35th annual Exhibit + Sale returns to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, August 12–15, 2027.
1 min read -
· Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Bozeman’s first Western Design Conference showcases artists, luxury makers
Staff writer Dan Astin on the first Bozeman show, where makers like Dan Schwarz of Schwarz Custom Boots showed their work.
6 min read -
· Western Art & Architecture
Western Style Revival
Chase Reynolds Ewald traces Western style from dude ranches and dime novels to rodeo, the silver screen and Native American beadwork.
9 min read -
WDC Hotel Blocks
Discounted Lodging (blocks will sellout, book ASAP via the link or with code: Western Design Conference)
1 min read -
Cowboys & Indians Joins WDC in Bozeman as Presenting Sponsor
Cowboys & Indians is Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Exhibit + Sale, from handcrafted furniture and fine art to fashion and jewelry.
1 min read -
Western Design Conference Announces Move to Bozeman, Montana, Showcasing Record Juried Exhibitors and Expanded Programming
After more than three decades in Cody and Jackson Hole, the show moves to Bozeman with 130 juried artisans from 28 states.
3 min read
As Seen In
-
WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE EXHIBIT + SALE MAKES A GRAND MOVE TO BOZEMAN
-
Mountain Living
Art Abundance
-
Design Elements
-
Mountain Living
Mountain Living Out + About











