The Art on a Whim Galleries were founded in Breckenridge, Colorado by the Raitman family. We opened our Breckenridge gallery in December of 2007, expanded our space in November of 2011 and opened our Vail location in November of 2013. In November of 2016, we changed the name of our galleries to reflect one of our core principles: family business. Raitman Art Galleries reflects the pride we share as a family for our carefully curated collection of fine works of art.

We are rooted in the age-old American tradition of small, family-run businesses. We really like our economy so all our art is handmade in America and most of it is created right here in Colorado. The art we show is impeccable in quality and we are continually working to provide the best contemporary art collection around. Our reach extends far beyond our mountain towns. We have fostered a collector base that extends to every continent, save Antarctica.

We focus on carrying artwork that is unique, well executed and uplifting. We show only original pieces, save for some sculptural works created as limited editions. Works in our collection are created by living, working, professional American artists. We prefer representational works that capture the beauty of the mountains we call home, as well as abstracts that push creativity to new heights. We only represent artists who have truly mastered their unique mediums and styles. Through their creative brilliance, each artist shown in our galleries has been rewarded with well regarded national and international reputations.

Our refined selection of the best artists found in Colorado sees that our collection represents our region and our love for the mountains. We love color and art that makes us smile. This is always immediately apparent upon entering our galleries. Years of observing and collecting art for our own homes, as well as our galleries, means our taste is sophisticated and highly educated. A great deal of thought is put into every piece that we choose to show to the world. Our artists are selected based on the quality and originality of their work, as well as on who they are as people. Our artists are like family to us. They often spend the weekend in our home when they come to demonstrate in our galleries. We love talking about each of our artists and believe that this passion for their work and their personalities is what makes our galleries special places to visit.

Visitors to our galleries are always impressed by our knowledge of the materials, workmanship and time that goes into each piece we show. Educating viewers is an integral part of the art world and we enjoy it thoroughly. Part of working with artists that we love means that every new piece comes with a wonderful, personal story. We take our clients art needs seriously, never pressure our visitors and find great joy in placing our art in good homes. Visitors are always encouraged to ask questions about the artists we represent, art in general and the beautiful places known as Vail and Breckenridge.

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• Raitman Art Galleries - Breckenridge (0.0 miles) - The Art on a Whim Galleries were founded in Breckenridge, Colorado by the Raitman family. We opened ...
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