The Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists returns this month with an exhibition showcasing nearly 300 new artworks by 80 of the country’s leading contemporary Western artists.
This year’s Night of Artists kicks off on March 24 and 25 with a ticketed collector’s summit and opening weekend, followed by a six-week exhibition and sale from March 26-May 7, which is included with general admission to the museum.
The exhibition features works in a variety of mediums by artists including Kevin Red Star, Kim Wiggins, Billy Schenck, Teresa Elliot, Don Oelze, Z.S. Liang, C. Michael Dudash, Jeremy Lipking, George Hallmark, Michael Ome Untiedt and Jan Mapes.
“With a rich array of works from today’s top artists, events like Night of Artists prove the strength of Western art,” Briscoe President and CEO Michael Duchemin said in a statement. “The genre continues to flourish thanks to the talent showcased by our participating artists and the increasing number of collectors and enthusiasts drawn to the beauty and spirit these works capture.”
Here are 21 examples of the dynamic works on display.
Night of Artists Public Exhibition and Sale, $8-$14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, March 26-May 7, (210) 299-4499, briscoemuseum.org.
Kim Wiggins, Twilight Along the Pinta, Oil on panel, 9 x 12 in. Credit: Kim Wiggins, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumMichael Ome Untiedt, Night Herd, Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. Credit: Michael Ome Untiedt, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumKevin Red Star, “Parade of Warrior Chiefs” – Crow Indians of Montana, USA, Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 30 x 40 in. Credit: Kevin Red Star, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumPaul Rhymer, Jumping Jack Flash, Bronze, 24 x 12 x 8 in. Credit: Paul Rhymer, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumWilliam Haskell, Night Ride, Acrylic on panel, 9 x 12 in. Credit: William Haskell, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumStefan Savides, Home is Where You Find It, Bronze, 11 x 10 x 12 in. Credit: Stefan Savides, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumBrenda Kingery, 11 Blue Blessings, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 in. Credit: Brenda Kingery, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumGladys Roldan-de-Moras, Cien Años, Oil on linen, 20 x 11 in. Credit: Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumGeorge Hallmark, Sombras de San Miguel, Oil on linen, 40 x 40 in. Credit: George Hallmark, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumGive them a taste of the Old West at Briscoe Museum 210 W. Market Street, (210) 299-4499, briscoemuseum.org
The Briscoe Western Art Museum showcases an extensive — and uniquely San Antonio — collection of art featuring sweeping Western landscapes, cowboys, Native American art and depictions of pioneer living. The painting pictured is “Frequent Flyers Club” by Billy Schenck. Credit: Billy Schenck, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumKenny McKenna, Contentment, Oil on linen, 28 x 28 in. Credit: Kenny McKenna, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumDon Oelze, Strong Heart, Oil on linen, 32 x 24 in. Credit: Don Oelze, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumNicholas Coleman, Toiler of the Trails – Buffalo Days, Oil on linen, 40 x 50 in. Credit: Nicholas Coleman, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumGerald Balciar, Surveillance, Bronze, 23 x 14 x 7 in. Credit: Gerald Balciar, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumJeremy Lipking, Valley Shadows, Oil on linen, 30 x 40 in. Credit: Jeremy Lipking, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumJan Mapes, Diamond Jim, Oil on canvas, 24 x 12 in. Credit: Jan Mapes, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumZ. S. Liang, Morning Hunt, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in. Credit: Z. S. Liang, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumTeresa Elliott, Sullivan, Oil on linen, 24 x 18 in. Credit: Teresa Elliott, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumC. Michael Dudash, At Home in the Saddle, Oil on linen, 46 x 32 in. Credit: C. Michael Dudash, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumChris Hunt, Counting Coup, Charcoal and pastel on paper, 26-1/2 x 35 in. Credit: Chris Hunt, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art MuseumMary Ross Buchholz, Likin’ His Job, Charcoal and graphite on gessoed ACM panel, 20 x 16 in. Credit: Mary Ross Buchholz, courtesy of Briscoe Western Art Museum
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