Thank you for participating in the 2026 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Night of Artists, a landmark celebration of Western art, and the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s most cherished annual event.
Serving as our signature fundraiser, Night of Artists supports artists, their families, and the museum’s mission to inspire and educate the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events that celebrate the rich traditions and shared heritage of the American West. The impact of Night of Artists over the past quarter-century has helped shape both the careers of leading contemporary Western artists and the cultural life of our community.
Absentee bidding is a way to participate in an auction without being physically present.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum offers Absentee Bidding for both the Live Auction and Small Works sale on Friday, March 27, and the Luck of the Draw Wall Sale on Saturday, March 28, for those unable to attend in person. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Paul, Collector’s Concierge, at 210.507.4863 or collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org.
All bidders must complete an Absentee Bid Form, which the museum must receive no later than noon (12:00 pm) on Thursday, March 26, 2026. By submitting an absentee bid, you indicate a guarantee to purchase. The Briscoe Western Art Museum agrees to act as an agent of the absentee bidder, adhering to duties of trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting, and disclosure.
Click below to download the full Rules of Sale for Absentee Bidding and the Absentee Bidding Form
- Absentee bids are binding and constitute an irrevocable agreement to purchase the specified artwork if the bid is successful.
- By submitting an absentee bid, the bidder guarantees their intent and financial capability to complete the purchase at the bid amount.
- Successful absentee bidders are obligated to fulfill payment and arrange for the collection of the artwork in accordance with the auction’s terms and conditions.
Top Art Credit: Thomas Blackshear II, The Blue Bird, Oil on linen, 35 x 22 in. Available for purchase in the 2025 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale.
Top Art Credit: Shawn Cameron, When the Heavens Roll, Oil on linen, 30 x 40 in. Available for purchase in the 2025 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale.
