Night of Artists scores big hit with collectors
Dozens of artists and hundreds of collectors were in attendance at this year’s Night of Artists exhibition and sale at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. This year’s event generated nearly $2.6 million in total revenue with 60 percent of the artwork sold.
“Night of Artists’ opening weekend reinforced that the Western art genre is alive and well. We have seen this event grow year over year, and this year’s attendance was astounding. With record-breaking attendance, the galleries and the museum itself were full, with collectors, artists and enthusiasts coming from across the country. You could feel the energy and excitement in the galleries. To me, that reflects the strength of the art—and the passion and commitment that fuels it,” says Liz Jackson, museum president and CEO. “Tickets sold out well before the event, and we are celebrating a 59 percent sold exhibition through the opening. This was one of the largest exhibitions to date in terms of pieces available for sale, and we are closing in on $2.6 million in gross revenues from the event. We are pleased with the turn-out and are so grateful for the overwhelming support from the San Antonio and South Texas community.”
Two important sales at the show were Jim Vogel’s poker-themed work, High Stakes – Pancho Villa loses his favorite rifle to Elfego Baca, then wants it back, which won the museum purchase award, and also Ed Natiya’s massive bronze Stories of Our People, which won the patrons’ choice award, sponsored by Western Art Collector. Not only did Natiya’s piece win a top award, it also sold to a collector. —
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