The Briscoe Western Art Museum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Night of Artists Exhibition and Art Sale with a celebratory opening weekend, March 27–28, 2026, followed by a public exhibition and sale March 29–May 10. “Night of Artists” spotlights new works by today’s leading contemporary Western artists while supporting the Briscoe’s exhibitions, education, and community programs.
A Quarter-Century of Western Art
Launched in 2001, Night of Artists has helped define the Briscoe’s national reputation and grow the field of contemporary Western art. Each year, the exhibition and sale feature more than 300 new works — paintings, sculpture and mixed media — by more than 80 top artists, offering collectors and fans a rare opportunity to acquire fresh works and meet many of the artists in person. The event draws artists, collectors, and Western art enthusiasts from across the nation for a weekend of art, inspiration and community.
“Twenty-five years of Night of Artists reflects an extraordinary legacy – thousands of works created, shared and celebrated, as well as the founding of the Briscoe itself – that has strengthened and grown the genre of Western art,” said Liz Jackson, President and CEO of the Briscoe Western Art Museum. “This milestone honors the artists whose vision brings the West to life, as well as the collectors, supporters and friends whose commitment sustains the Briscoe’s mission for future generations.”
Participating Artists
The 25th anniversary lineup features an exciting mix of returning favorites and new talent, including: Thomas Blackshear II, Greg Beecham, G. Russell Case, S.M. Chavez, Scott Christensen, Kevin Chupik, Todd Connor, Teresa Elliott, Jon Flaming, Martin Grelle, William Haskell, Quang Ho, Donna Howell-Sickles, Mark Kohler, Joe Kronenberg, Jerry Jordan, Joshua LaRock, Kyle Ma, Bonnie Marris, Walter Matia, Dean Mitchell, Ed Natiya, Don Oelze, Dustin Payne, Chad Poppleton, Howard Post, Grant Redden, Paul Rhymer, Gladys Roldán-de-Moras, Matt Smith, Daniel Sprick, Jim Vogel, Morgan Weistling, Kim Wiggins, Jeremy Winborg, Xiang Zhang, and more.
What to Know: Opening Weekend and Exhibition Details
The Briscoe’s two-day celebration (March 27–28) of Western art includes special programs, guided tours, artist demonstrations, artist awards, preview events and sale opportunities. The weekend includes the Briscoe Collectors Summit, a preview dinner and live auction, an artists’ awards breakfast, the exhibition opening and the popular “Luck of the Draw” sale, as well as the museum’s new Small Works Sale.
Launched in 2025, the Small Works Sale offers collectors and art enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire exquisite, smaller pieces from talented contemporary Western artists.
For those who cannot attend in person, the live auction will be streamed online, and bidding is available by proxy, by phone and online. Works in the “Luck of the Draw” and Small Works Sales may be purchased by proxy as well.
Public Exhibition & Sale: March 29 – May 10, included with museum admission. The public exhibition is a unique opportunity to see a fantastic array of the best of today’s contemporary Western art – and purchase works.
For more information about Night of Artists and the exhibition, please visit briscoemuseum.org.
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Announcement prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Fine Art Today
