About Sarah Boston
Sarah Boston is a self-taught artist whose work is deeply rooted in the spirit and traditions of the American West. Originally from Great Falls, Montana, and raised in the heart of Russell country, she developed an early admiration for Western art and storytelling—an influence that continues to shape her artistic vision more than two decades into her career.
Working primarily in oil paint, soft pastel, and graphite, Sarah is recognized for her highly realistic portraiture of both people and animals. Her work combines technical precision with emotional depth, capturing not only likeness, but presence and character. Through meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to authenticity, she creates pieces that invite viewers into quiet narratives layered with meaning, memory, and connection.
Now based in Crested Butte, Sarah remains an active and influential presence within the regional arts community. She curates the annual exhibition “Resonance” at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, CO, and recently accepted the role of director at Oh Be Joyful Gallery. Beyond her professional work, she finds her greatest inspiration and fulfillment in the time she spends with her son, John.
Exhibitions
2026 Resonance Art Invitational, Trinidad, CO
2026 Cherry Creek Art Festival, Denver, CO
2026 Colorado Governor’s Show, Loveland, CO
2026 Kuehl Fine Art Gallery Featured Artist (Apr), Kuehl Fine Art, Trinidad, CO
2026 Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2025 Resonance Art Invitational, Trinidad, CO
2025 Kuehl Fine Art Gallery two-person exhibition,
Sarah Boston and Cody Kuehl (Aug), Kuehl Fine Art, Trinidad, CO
2025 Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2024 Resonance Art Invitational, Trinidad, CO
2024 Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman, MT
2024 Art Fair Jackson Hole, Jackson, WY
2024 Big Sky Artisan Festival, Big Sky, MT
2024 Livingston Depot Center Festival of the Arts, Livingston, MT
2024 Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2023 Kuehl Fine Art Featured Artist of November, Trinidad, CO
2023 Resonance Art Invitational, Trinidad, CO
2023 Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman, MT
2023 Livingston Depot Center Festival of the Arts, Livingston, MT
2023 Wolery Presents: Inspire 2023, Billings, MT
2023 Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2023 64th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts, Tubac, AZ
2022 Resonance Art Invitational, Trinidad, CO
2022 Great Western Show, Great Falls, MT
2022 Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman, MT
2022 Big Sky Artisan Festival, Big Sky, MT
2022 Wolery Presents: Generations 2022, Billings, MT
2022 Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
2021 Out West Art Show, August Edition, Great Falls, MT
2021 Hockaday Arts in the Park, Kalispell, MT
2021 Roy Quick Finish, Roy, MT
2021 Montana Heritage Art Show, Great Falls, MT
Publications
2023 Collector’s Focus, Western Art Collector Magazine (October)
2023 Collector’s Focus, Western Art Collector Magazine (September)
2023 Fresh Paint, Western Art Collector Magazine (August)
2023 Collector’s Focus, Western Art Collector Magazine (June)
2022 Gallery Previews, Western Art Collector Magazine (February)
2007 Local Artist Shares Gift, Williston Herald (May 30)
Affiliations
2024 - Present Resonance Art Invitational, Curator
2020 - Former Made in Montana, Member
2017 GFC - MSU Art Installation, Board Member
Galleries
Kuehl Fine Art (Trinidad, CO)
Mountain Trails Galleries (Sedona, AZ)
Plainsman Gallery (Dunedin, FL)