Sean Michael Chavez, "Still The Descent", oil on canvas

40 x 30 in. 

One of the hottest rising stars in Western art today. Still reasonably priced and consistently selling out shows, Chavez represents both quality and strong market momentum.

Born into the vibrant cultural landscape of the American Southwest, Native New Mexican artist Sean Michael Chavez creates work that bridges tradition and innovation. Drawing inspiration from historic masters such as the Taos Society of Artists, he honors the past while embracing the evolving future of Western art. His refined color sensibility and distinctive design aesthetic have established him as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Western painting.

Represented by Acosta Strong Fine Art in Santa Fe, Chavez continues to sell out solo exhibitions and show nationally. His exhibition history includes the Albuquerque Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Couse-Sharp Historic Site, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where he has exhibited as a Prix de West artist.

Chavez’s work is held in numerous prominent private collections as well as the permanent collections of the Chisholm Trail Museum (TX), the Booth Museum (GA), and the Eiteljorg Museum (IN), where in 2025 his work was selected by the Western Society for the museum’s collection. His paintings have been featured widely in print, including Western Art Collector (cover image, August 2024), Southwest Art, Wild West Magazine, New Mexico Magazine, Santa Fe Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, and Fine Art Connoisseur.