Merch
Merch
The Poster Artist
The Poster
The poster for the upcoming 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering features artwork and design by Don Weller.
Don says, “Being the poster artist for this gathering has been a dream of mine since I saw one Willy Matthews did decades ago. I feel it is an honor and thank everyone for the privilege.”
Blowing Cold (2024), watercolor by Don Weller.
Don and the dog Buster. Photo courtesy of Don Weller.
Don Weller
As a boy, Don Weller drew horses and cowboys when he wasn’t exploring with his horse along the Palouse River or rolling hills near Pullman, Washington. After graduating Washington State University with a degree in Fine Art, he sold his horses and moved to Los Angeles where he spent decades doing graphic design and illustration. Clients included Time Magazine, the National Football League, the 1984 Olympic Games, and five stamps for the United States Post Office. Don met his wife Cha Cha while teaching at UCLA. Finally, he had seen all the cement and palm trees he could stand. He and Cha Cha now live in rural Oakley, Utah, with Eddie the border collie, two cats, and three cutting horses.
The poster, and other merch featuring Don’s artwork, will be available for purchase during the 40th Gathering.
39th Gathering gear, featuring Blue Skies and Good Horses by Teal Blake, is still available.
Merch from Gathering Performers
Merch from featured performers and local artists, as well as Gathering memorabilia, is available in the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop during the Gathering. Select items available online and by phone year-round.
Looking for something specific?
visit the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop
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