Kick off an unforgettable weekend with margaritas, elevated Mexican bites, and signature Texas hospitality at Rosario’s Rooftop Bar.
5:00 – 7:00pm
Sponsored by Margie and Bill Klesse & Western Art Collector
Be among the first to explore this year’s remarkable exhibition. Enjoy time to take a closer look, discover your favorites, and begin dropping ballots for Saturday evening’s Luck of the Draw Sale.
9:30am – 3:00pm
See Night of Artists through its curator’s eyes. Join Tim Newton for an exclusive tour filled with fresh perspectives, lively stories, and a closer look at the works that make this year’s exhibition special.
10:00am or 11:00am
Watch Western artists bring their vision to life. Get a close-up look at their techniques, ask questions, and enjoy the conversation as they share the skill and inspiration behind their work.
12:30 – 2:30pm
An evening of art, elegance, and Texas hospitality awaits! Sip signature cocktails, mingle with artists and collectors, and begin dropping ballots for Saturday’s Luck of the Draw Sale. Discover Friday’s exclusive Small Works Sale, then gather for an elegant dinner and the evening’s thrilling centerpiece: the live auction.
5:00 – 10:00pm
Small in scale, extraordinary in appeal! Returning for its second year, this sale is exclusive to Friday night guests. Discover works brimming with character and detail, then enter the small works drawing for a chance to purchase a favorite and take your new treasure home that very night.
Savor an elegant, seated dinner with celebrated artists and fellow collectors in the beautiful Riverview Room and lush McNutt Sculpture Garden along the San Antonio River Walk. Then feel the anticipation rise as approximately 30 exceptional works take the spotlight in a spirited live auction. Raise your paddle and make an extraordinary work your own!
Raise a mimosa or Bloody Mary to the talent behind Night of Artists! Enjoy a Texas-sized breakfast with artists and fellow art enthusiasts as we applaud this year’s award recipients.
(Optional upgrade: $75/person*)
8:30 – 10:30am
What catches a collector’s eye? What sets a great work apart? Join artists, gallerists, and Western art experts for a lively exchange of perspectives, insider insights, and fresh ways to look at the art you love.
11:00am – 12:00pm
Explore at your own pace before the evening crowds arrive. Revisit the works you love, finalize your selections, and drop your ballots ahead of the evening’s Luck of the Draw Sale!
10:00am – 3:00pm
Toast the artists with signature cocktails before the excitement of the Luck of the Draw Sale. Celebrate under the stars with fabulous South Texas fare and dancing in the McNutt Sculpture Garden. Art, friendship, and River Walk magic make this a night to remember!
5:00pm – 10:00pm
More than 300 exceptional works. Which will you make your own? Explore the exhibition and drop your ballot into the box beside each favorite. When the bell rings, the drawing begins! If your name is drawn, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase that work and bring a piece of the West home.
Celebrate your win! Enjoy the Texas hospitality throughout the night while dancing under the stars to a live band.
Enjoy a feast of South Texas fare,
celebrating the rich flavors of the region.
The celebration lasts a weekend. Your impact lasts all year. Sponsorships and art purchases help the Briscoe share a fuller story of the West through compelling exhibitions, meaningful education, and outreach that welcomes more people into that story.
Your purchase honors the vision and supports the talent and dedication that keeps Western art thriving, carrying its stories and traditions forward for generations to come.
Top Art Credit:
Greg Beecham, A Closer Look, Oil on linen board, 12x 16 in (detail).
Kevin Chupik, Cowboy Noir, Acrylic on panel, 30 x 40 in (detail).
Jon Flaming, Bronc Rider, Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 in (detail).
William Haskell, The Long Ride to Redemption, Acrylic on panel, 12 x 9 in (detail).
Joe Kronenberg, Hunt’n Rustlers, Oil on board, 28 x 42 in (detail).
Bonnie Marris, Running Wild, Oil on linen, 48 x 48 in (detail).
Joseph McGurl, Cowboy Sunset, Oil on linen panel, 9 x 12 in (detail).
Brenda Murphy, Caprock Sentinel, Charcoal on board, 18 x 24 in (detail).
Paul Rhymer, Dinner for Two, Bronze, 18 x 18 x 8 in (detail).
Andrew Roda, Say When, Oil on canvas, 14 x 40 in (detail).
Scott Rogers, Off the Mogollon Rim, Bronze, 18 1/2 x 36 x 6 in (detail).
Gladys Roldán-de-Moras, Guardians of Tradition, Oil on Belgian linen, 40 x 25 1/1 in (detail).
Kelly Singleton, T.N.T I’m Dynamite, Oil on linen panel, 18 x 30 in (detail)
All artwork were featured in 2026 Night of Artist and is not for sale.
