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Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale

The West’s premier art exhibit & sale, presented at the National Western Stock Show. Benefiting the National Western Scholarship Trust.

The Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale began in 1994 as the joint inspiration of the Coors Brewing Company and the National Western Stock Show. Since then, the event and gallery are run entirely by the National Western. The show is one of the finest western art exhibits in the United States featuring up to 80 artists that focus on the contemporary west. The Coors Western Art Exhibit features the fin

est contemporary Western artists, from emerging to nationally recognized talent, and working in a variety of mediums such as oil, pastel, bronze, photography and clay. These artists cover all aspects of life in the Western United States from ranching to rodeo, environmental issues, landscape and wildlife.

03/25/2026

The Cowboy Artists of America will host its annual exhibition and sale at The Legacy on October 2-3, 2026, kicking off a 5-year partnership with the National Western.

The move coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Cowboy Artists of America, founded in 1965 and widely recognized for preserving the culture and history of the
American West through authentic Western fine art.

03/17/2026

We were honored to have record sales and record attendance at this year's Young Guns Exhibition, and now we are accepting submissions for the 2027 Show.

Join the 2027 Young Guns Art Show!!!!

Young Guns is a vibrant showcase of emerging and mid-career artists redefining Western art for a new generation. As part of the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, Young Guns highlights fresh perspectives that blend tradition with innovation. Through dynamic events like the annual art show, educational programs, and artist talks, we cultivate new collectors while supporting the National Western Scholarship Trust. Join us in celebrating the future of Western art and the voices shaping it today.

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 12, 2026

03/08/2026

We are celebrating International Woman’s Day all month and is there a better painting to symbolize this than Donna Howell Sickle’s Taking Care of Mama ?

03/05/2026

We are so proud of our own Kate Hlavin who was just judged the Governor’s Art Show for the state of Wyoming.

01/22/2026

Last Chance Preview — Tomorrow
One final look before the artwork comes down—and a little extra for collectors who move first.
Collector incentives during the preview:
• First two to spend $1,500 → Jeffie Brewer mini sculpture
• First two to spend $3,000 → Logan Maxwell Hagege Pendleton blanket (signed box)
• First two to spend $5,000+ → Leon Loughridge etching of the Livestock Exchange Building
Coors Art Gallery at The Legacy
Tomorrow, 1/23 | 4–6 PM
Plan ahead: parking is tight and grounds admission passes are required.
Swing by before Dancing Horses (7 PM) and the Pro Rodeo (8 PM).
Final chance. First come. Worth it.

01/21/2026

Today we are thrilled to have Leon Loughridge doing a live demo at The Legacy today and tomorrow will be Raj Chaudhuri. Both demonstrations will run from 11 am to 2pm. And this is also a chance to see the Full Coors Western Art Exhibition. Hope to see you there!

01/20/2026

There are still some wonderful pieces available from the Coors Western Art Show. Just stop by The Legacy Building and see what you can take home. This is Storm of Light (40 x 40") by Brad Overton.

01/15/2026

As you know, The Coors Western Art Show hangs until January 25, throughout the National Stock Show. We have programming set all month and it starts this Sunday with a demo by Coors artist Leon Loughridge. The demo will take place at The Legacy Building, outside of the gallery on the second floor and begins at 11. Hope to see you there!

01/10/2026

We have wonderful news to share! The Coors Western Art Show Red Carpet Reception last night resulted in over $1.2 million in sales. Our highest total ever and 20% over last year!! And that is just the start for the art sales as the Stock Show official opens tomorrow! The show will hang through January 25.

We want to take a moment to thank all of you for coming out and supporting our mission and adding new works of art to your collections. We couldn’t do any of this without you and your dedication and support of the Coors Show just motivates us to be even better next year 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼stay tuned for more information. About this year’s show and, remember, the show is up throughout the duration of the Stock Show!!

01/02/2026

++++++REMOTE BIDDING++++++

As you know, the best thing about the Coors Show is coming in person, meeting the artist and buying the work the night of the show. However as we are now SOLD OUTfor all events, we do offer REMOTE BIDDING

Here is how it works: For the first time we are now using Handbid which is available on your mobile device. This worked seemlessly for Young Guns and we are anticipating the same for the Coors Show Next Week.

Remote Bidding Instructions — Handbid

This year’s auction will take place entirely virtually, and all bidding will be handled through the Handbid platform. Please review the steps below to ensure you’re ready to participate.

1. Purchase Access

Access to the virtual auction is $85 per guest.
Tickets can be purchased directly through Handbid. Once your ticket is confirmed, you’ll receive immediate access to the auction.

2. No Proxy Bidding This Year

All bidding will be done in real time through Handbid.
There is no proxy bidding available. Each guest must place their own bids.
If you will be unavailable during the auction, you may designate a representative to log in and bid on your behalf using your account.

3. How to Join the Auction

Download the Handbid App on your mobile device or visit the Handbid website.
Create an account or log in using your existing Handbid credentials.
After purchasing your ticket, you will automatically see access to the auction in your app or browser.
Tap or click the auction name to enter.
4. How to Bid

Browse items in the app or browser.
Tap the item to view details.
Press “Bid” to place a bid at the next increment.
You’ll receive instant notifications if you’re outbid.
5. Need Help?

Handbid offers live support within the app, or you may contact our team directly for assistance with ticketing or login issues.

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Denver, CO
80216

Telephone

+13032912567

Website

http://www.coorswesternart.com/

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