2024 Night of Artists Invitation

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On behalf of the Briscoe Western Art Museum Board of Directors, you are cordially invited to Night of Artists.

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and fellow Western art enthusiasts on the banks of the historic San Antonio River Walk for an unforgettable experience! Night of Artists features 285 new works of painting, sculpture, and mixed media by 86 of the nation’s leading contemporary Western artists. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Western art, grow your collection, and support the Briscoe’s mission to preserve and present the art, history, and culture of the American West, all while enjoying one of the premier Western art exhibitions and sales in the world.

MARCH 22 & 23 Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W. Market Street | San Antonio, TX 78205


Luke Frazier (b. 1970), Herd Master, Oil, 15 x 19 in. (detail)


Jeremy Winborg (b. 1979), Apache Women Warriors-Lozen and Dahteste, Oil, 30 x 40 in. (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 at Night of Artists supports both the artists and the Briscoe museum’s diverse exhibitions and vibrant programming.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS McLean Bowman | Dan Briggs | Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe IV | Jay Clingman | Robert A. Dullnig | Erika G. González | Henry B. Gonzalez III | Brandon Grossman Jack Guenther | Valerie Guenther | Jose “Che” Guerra | Barry Hendler | Derrick Howard | William “Bill” Klesse | Howard “Hal” Lenox | Nancy Loeffler Jane Macon | Kenneth J. Maverick | Rob McClane | Jessica Elliott Middleton | Debbie Montford | John T. Montford | John Phillip Santos Mike Sohn | Wesley “Reed” Williams | Bradford Wyatt ADVISORY DIRECTORS J.P. Bryan | Laura Gill | Hollie Hendler Gilleland | Robert Hernandez | Marcie Ince | Mark Johnson | Janell Kleberg | Ricardo Romo | Lionel Sosa DIRECTORS EMERITI Fully Clingman | Enrique Guerra | Mark E. Watson, Jr.


Morgan Weistling, High Stakes, Oil on linen, 18 x 30 in. (detail)


EXHIBITION PREVIEW, DINNER & LIVE AUCTION 5:30 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion Western Chic or Cocktail Attire Let the excitement begin with cocktails and the Exhibition Preview, followed by an elegant seated dinner and the exciting Live Auction featuring selected works of art from the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale. You may also begin dropping in your bid slips for Saturday Night’s Luck of the Draw Sale.

THROUGHOUT THE DAY

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors Preview the artwork before the art sale and enjoy all museum galleries.

BRISCOE COLLECTORS SUMMIT: INSIGHTS FROM THE ARTISTS Sponsored by Art of the West 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Briscoe Western Art Museum | Clingman Education Gallery Join the editor of Western Art Collector, Michael Clawson as he engages in insightful one-on-one conversations with artists Paul Rhymer and Kenny McKenna. Enjoy delving into the artistic journeys and the inspirations behind their remarkable sculptures and captivating paintings. 1:00 – 1:45 pm | PAUL RHYMER

2:00 – 2:45 pm | KENNY MCKENNA


Bonnie Marris (b. 1951), Connection, 36 x 48 in. (detail)


GRAND EXHIBITION OPENING, LUCK OF THE DRAW SALE & RECEPTION 5:30 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion Casual Cocktail, Boots, Jeans, Western Flair Celebrate the grand finale of the 2024 Night of Artists weekend with the thrilling “Luck of the Draw” Sale, featuring 285 works of art. Throughout the evening, you will enjoy authentic Texas cuisine, live music, and dancing under the stars.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

THROUGHOUT THE DAY NIGHT OF ARTISTS AWARDS BREAKFAST Sponsored by Western Art Collector 9:00 am | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 1st Floor Join us in a celebration honoring this year’s artists and their exceptional talent.

TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors Preview the artwork before the art sale and enjoy all museum galleries.

LIVE ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Briscoe Western Art Museum | Clingman Education Gallery Witness the creative journey with a unique opportunity to explore how artist Donna Howell-Sickles and sculptor Jason Scull create their works.


Chad Poppleton (b. 1976), Are We There Yet, Oil on panel, 30 x 40 in. (detail)


WESTERN ART PRESENTING SPONSOR

WESTERN ART TITLE SPONSORS Klesse Foundation • The Plum Foundation | Debbie and John T. Montford

WESTERN ART PATRON SPONSORS American Lumber | Laura and Barry Hendler • Mr. and Mrs. Marrs McLean Bowman • Briscoe Ranch, Inc. Jan McCaleb Elliott and Jessica Elliott Middleton • Mays Family Foundation

WESTERN ART COLLECTOR SPONSORS Jessica and David Elliott • Denise Pride Elliott and Donald Gates Elliott • Lindsay and Jack Guenther, Jr. Valerie and Jack Guenther • Beth and Mike Harper • IBC Bank • Abigail and George Kampmann, Jr. Bonnie and John Korbell • Luther King Capital Management • James McMahon • Jinny and David Mullins NuStar • Robert Oliver | Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum • Ruthie and John Russell • Muriel F. Siebert Foundation Silver Eagle Beverages • Scott Petty Family Foundation • Southwest Airlines

WESTERN ART UNDERWRITERS Art of the West • Margaret and D.B. Briscoe • Clint Orms Engravers and Silversmiths • Dullnig Ranches • Fine Art Connoisseur Sanger & Altgelt | Christine and Joe Haynes • KreagerMitchell Attorneys at Law • Southwest Art • Texas Capital Bank Tale to Tell Communications • Courtney and Mark Watson, Jr. | The Watson Foundation • Western Art & Architecture Western Art Collector • Williams-Chadwick Family Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation

WESTERN ART FAVOR SPONSORS Barry Eisenach • Abigail Gutting • Brenda Kingery • Mark Kohler • Brenda Murphy • Kevin Red Star *As of January 29, 2024. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please visit the website for details.


WESTERN ART PRESENTING SPONSOR

Established in 1965 and headquartered in Texas, Wyatt Ranches owns and operates an assimilation of cattle ranching divisions in Colorado, South Texas, and West Texas. Founded by Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr. some 60 years ago, Wyatt Ranches was built upon the central focus of having a successful and productive commercial and specialty livestock program. From the gatekeepers, rancheros, vaqueros, and foremen working afield at the various ranching divisions...to the in-house ancillary services provided by our associates in the departments of Accounting, Aviation, Land Improvement, Law, Facilities Management, and Hospitality, all of these dedicated associates afford the Ranches an opportunity for sustained growth and success, all while staying true to the tested traditions of cattle ranching as directed by our 99-year-old founder. Wyatt Ranches takes great pride in our associates’ daily accomplishments, and we make every effort to acknowledge their performance and skill. We encourage their participation in community engagement and involve them at every level of the Ranches’ actions in benevolence to others. After all, these steadfast and loyal associates, some of whom with over thirty years of tenure, are a genuine and tested source of pride for everyone at Wyatt Ranches.

“The Texans are perhaps the best at the actual cowboy work. They are absolutely fearless riders and understand well the habits of the half-wild cattle, being unequaled in those most trying times when, for instance, the cattle are stampeded by a thunderstorm at night, while in the use of the rope they are only excelled by the Mexicans.” Theodore Roosevelt, 1885



Randy Van Beek (b. 1958), Hunters Camp in Chisos Basin, Oil on linen, 9 x 12 in. (detail)


HOUSEKEEPING LIVE AUCTION

COLLECTORS CONCIERGE SERVICES

Slated for Friday night, March 22, the Live Auction is an exciting

Our priority is to ensure you have an exceptional viewing,

time for bidders and attendees alike! Selected artworks from

bidding, and buying experience. Our Collectors Concierge

the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale will be featured and

staff is prepared to assist you every step of the way.

made available for live bidding.

WHAT IS THE “LUCK OF THE DRAW” SALE?

Collectors Concierge | 210.507.4863 collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org

If you are new to Night of Artists, don’t let the “Luck of the Draw”

ABSENTEE BIDDING

Sale intimidate you! The artwork in the exhibition is

Absentee ballots for both events may be submitted by

available for purchase at a fixed price established by

contacting the Collectors Concierge at 210.507.4863

the artist. Prices are posted with the artwork and published

no later than noon on Thursday, March 21.

online. As an attendee, you will be provided with a Ballot Book that will enable you to place an Intent to Purchase Slip in the

VALET PARKING

box by a work of art you wish to purchase. Attendees may

All guests receive complimentary valet parking

begin dropping their ballots on Friday, March 22.

on both Friday and Saturday night.

On Saturday evening, March 23, through a process

Valet opening time: 5:30 pm

designed and monitored for fairness, up to two (2) potential buyers’ names are drawn, allowing them the opportunity to purchase in the formal sale.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS For special room rates and accommodations, please visit briscoemuseum.org/noa.


Billy Schenck (b.1947), Running Wild, Oil on canvas, 24 x 24 in. (detail)


PARTICIPATING ARTISTS William Alther

C. Michael Dudash

Huihan Liu*

Alfredo Rodriguez

Brandon Bailey*

Barry Eisenach

Jan Mapes

Julia Rogers

Gerald Balciar

Teresa Elliott

Bonnie Marris

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras

Teal Blake

Luke Frazier

Walter Matia*

Stefan Savides

Eric Bowman

David Griffin*

Curt Mattson

Billy Schenck

Mary Ross Buchholz

Brian Grimm

Kenny McKenna

Jason Scull

Nancy Bush

Enrique Guerra

Mark McKenna

Kelly Singleton

Shawn Cameron

Abigail Gutting

Krystii Melaine

Adam Smith

Caroline Korbell Carrington

George Hallmark

James Morgan*

Ezra Tucker

William Carrington

William Haskell

Brenda Murphy

Echo Ukrainetz

G. Russell Case*

Matthew Hillier

Ed Natiya*

Ron Ukrainetz

Cliff Cavin

Donna Howell-Sickles

Chris Navarro

Kent Ullberg

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey

Chris Hunt

Bill Nebeker

Michael Ome Untiedt

Bruce Cheever

Jennifer Johnson*

Ralph Oberg

Randy Van Beek

John Coleman*

Greg Kelsey

Don Oelze

Dustin Van Wechel

Nicholas Coleman

Brenda Kingery

Chad Poppleton

Jim Vogel

Todd Connor

Mark Kohler

Howard Post

Morgan Weistling*

Brent Cotton

Joe Kronenberg

Scott Tallman Powers*

Kim Wiggins

Glenn Dean

Dave LaMure, Jr.

Tony Pro

Jeremy Winborg

John DeMott

Bruce Lawes

Kevin Red Star

Xiang Zhang

Mick Doellinger

Z.S. Liang

Paul Rhymer

Mikel Donahue

Jeremy Lipking

Gary Lynn Roberts

* New and returning artists for 2024



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