One of the premier Western art events in the world, Night of Artists includes the viewing and sale of new works of painting, sculpture and mixed media by today’s leading contemporary Western artists.
Night of Artists was created to celebrate Western art and the Briscoe would not exist without the artistic seeds that Night of Artists planted. The effort and funds to establish the museum grew from Night of Artists, making it a vital piece of the museum’s history as well as its signature annual event.
Night of Artists serves as the primary fundraiser for the museum, benefiting the Briscoe’s full array of exhibitions, engagement, and educational programs throughout the year.
Congratulations to the 2026 Night of Artists Award Winners
Sam Houston Award for Painting
Prize Presented by Art of the West
Don Oelze
James Bowie Award for Sculpture
Prize Presented by Art of the West
Curt Mattson
"Cowboy Bob" Museum Purchase Award
Prize Presented by Western Art & Architecture
Morgan Weistling
David Crockett Award for Artists’ Choice
Prize Presented by Western Art Collector
Chad Poppleton
William B. Travis Award for Patrons’ Choice
Prize Presented by Western Art Collector
Pat Pauley
Alamo Award for Best Body of Work
Sponsored by Hindes Fine Art
Prize Presented by Fine Art Connoisseur
Martin Grelle
SPONSORSHIP & TICKET OPPORTUNITIES
Friday Night Exhibition Preview, Small Works “Luck of the Draw” Sale, Dinner, & Live Auction
Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities are still available.
Tickets are extremely limited.
Please contact Cristina Godinez-Post at 210.299.4499 or cgodinezpost@briscoemuseum.org for ticket availability.
Saturday Night Exhibition Grand Opening, “Luck of the Draw” Sale, & Reception
Brian Grimm, Estampida, Oil On Board, 42 x 40 in (detail). Joe Kronenberg, Hunt’n Rustlers, Oil On Board, 28 x 42 in (detail). Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Two Spirit Camp Women Warriors, Dye On Silk, 28 x 52 in (detail). Bruce Lawes, Step by Step, Oil On Linen, 21 x 36 in (detail). Chad Poppleton, Breaking the Treaty, Oil On Panel, 30 x 40 in (detail). Albin Veselka, Treacherous Business, Oil On Linen, 30 x 40 in (detail).
All Available for purchase in the 2026 Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale.