PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Mikel Donahue
C. Michael Dudash
Teresa Elliott
Phil Epp*
Jon Flaming*
Martin Grelle
Brian Grimm
Enrique Guerra
William Haskell
Matthew Hillier
Quang Ho
Donna Howell-Sickles
Chris Hunt
Jerry Jordan
Mark Kohler
Joe Kronenberg
Joshua LaRock*
Bruce Lawes
Kyle Ma
Jan Mapes
Bonnie Marris
Walter Matia
Curt Mattson
Joseph McGurl*
Kenny McKenna
Krystii Melaine
Dean Mitchell
Brenda Murphy
Ed Natiya
Bill Nebeker
P.A. Nisbet*
Don Oelze
Pat Pauley*
Dustin Payne
Chad Poppleton
Howard Post
Grant Redden
Ron Rencher*
Paul Rhymer
Gary Lynn Roberts
Andrew Roda*
Alfredo Rodriguez
Julia Rogers
Scott Rogers*
Gladys Roldán-de-Moras
Dave Santillanes*
Stefan Savides
Jason Scull
Kelly Singleton
Matt Smith
Daniel Sprick
Craig Tennant*
Ezra Tucker
Kent Ullberg
Randy Van Beek
Dustin Van Wechel
Albin Veselka*
Jim Vogel
Morgan Weistling
Kim Wiggins
Jeremy Winborg
Jim Wodark*
Xiang Zhang
* New and returning artists for 2026
Don Oelze, Camp at the Trading Post, Oil on linen, 48” x 48” (detail)
OUR MISSION
Through the preservation of the art, history, and culture of the American West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum
inspires and educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.
YOUR GENEROSITY
As the Briscoe’s signature fundraising event, your generosity at Night of Artists supports both the artists and the museum’s diverse exhibitions and vibrant programming.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dan Briggs | Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe IV | Jay Clingman | Robert A. Dullnig | Henry B. Gonzalez III | Jack Guenther | Jose “Che” Guerra
Heather Haynes | Barry Hendler | Abigail Kampmann | William“Bill” Klesse | Howard “Hal” Lenox | Nancy Loeffler
Rob McClane | Jane Macon | Marianne Malek | Kenneth J. Maverick | Jessica Elliott Middleton | Debbie Montford
John T. Montford | John Phillip Santos | W. Reed Williams | Bradford Wyatt
ADVISORY DIRECTORS
J.P. Bryan | Hollie Hendler | Robert Hernandez | Janell Kleberg | Josie Martinez | Ricardo Romo | Mike Sohn | Lionel Sosa
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Fully Clingman
DIRECTORS EMERITI IN MEMORIUM
Marrs McLean Bowman | Valerie Guenther | Enrique Guerra, Sr. | Mark E. Watson, Jr.
Greg Beecham, A Closer Look, Oil on linen board, 12” x 16” (detail)
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
25th GRAND EXHIBITION OPENING, “LUCK OF THE DRAW” SALE & RECEPTION
5:00 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion
25th Silver Anniversary, Sparkle Up While You Cowboy Up!
Join us for an unforgettable Night of Artists on the delightful San Antonio River Walk!
Celebrate the 25th Exhibition Grand Opening with signature cocktails, top Western artists, and the “Luck of the Draw” Sale. Drop your ballot during the sale for a chance to purchase a fantastic piece of art capturing the spirit of the West. Dance under the stars with the Billy Mata & Texas Tradition Band - Texas Swing at its best!
ARTISTS AWARDS BREAKFAST
(Optional Upgrade $60/person)
8:30 – 10:00 am | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 1st Floor
Celebrate with the Briscoe as it honors the 2026 Night of Artists award winners for their remarkable work. Enjoy bloody marys and mimosas in the McNutt Sculpture Garden, followed by a Texas-sized hearty breakfast!
TICKET HOLDER PREVIEW
10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors
Preview the artwork before the art sale and enjoy the museum galleries.
COLLECTORS SUMMIT
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 1st Floor
Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from some of the country’s leaders in the art collecting world.
Kelly Singleton, T.N.T. I’m Dynamite, Oil on linen panel, 18” x 30” (detail)
SPONSORS
WESTERN ART TITLE SPONSORS
Klesse Foundation | Margie & Bill Klesse • Plum Foundation | Debbie & John T. Montford
NIGHT OF ARTISTS MUSEUM PURCHASE AWARD SPONSOR
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller | “Cowboy Bob”
WESTERN ART PATRON SPONSORS
Mrs. Marrs McLean Bowman & Marianne Malek in Loving Memory of Marrs McLean Bowman • Briscoe Ranch, Inc.
Jan McCaleb Elliott & Jessica Elliott Middleton • Kate Marmion Foundation • David & Virginia Mullins
WESTERN ART COLLECTOR SPONSORS
American Lumber | Laura & Barry Hendler • Denise & Donald Elliott • Corrie & Mac Foster • Lindsay & Jack Guenther, Jr.
Lindsey Rachel Hollin • Abigail & George Kampmann, Jr. • Bonnie & John Korbell • Luther King Capital Management
Sue & Bob McClane | Mary Nelson • Muriel F. Siebert Foundation • Greg & Carole Thompson • Vantage Bank • Joan & Reed Williams
WESTERN ART GARDEN SPONSORS
Benson Auto Group • Gloria & Fully Clingman • Gates Mineral Company • IBC Bank • Ruthie Bowman Russell
Sanger & Altgelt | Jefferson Bank • The Scott Petty Family Foundation • Texas Capital
SILVER HOST SPONSORS
Theresa & Fred McComas • Susan & Gary Miller • Kim & Richard Nunley • Liz & Dick Uihlein
WESTERN ART UNDERWRITERS
Art of the West • Margaret & D.B. Briscoe • Dullnig Ranches • Fine Art Connoisseur • First State Bank of Uvalde
Hindes Fine Art • Karen J Hixon
• Klesse Foundation | Margie & Bill Klesse • Maverick Whiskey • Southwest Art
Tale to Tell Communications • Western Art & Architecture • Western Art Collector & International Artist Publishing
AUCTION SPONSOR
Vogt Auctions
*As of January 20, 2026. Additional Underwriting Opportunities are available. Please call Cristina Godinez-Post at 210.299.4499
Howard Post, Quiet Water, Oil, 24” x 36” (detail)
