60th Exhibition
and Sale

October 2-3, 2026
The Legacy Building – National Western
Denver, Colorado

Schedule of events

Friday

5:30 pm  | Doors Open with CA artists, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

6:30 pm | Silent Auction Opens with Catalog Sketches

8:00 pm | Silent Auction Closes

8:00 pm | Dancing Begins

Saturday

9:00 am – 10:00 am | Artist Demonstrations

10:00 am – 11:00 am | Poster Signing

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | CAA Member Group Discussion followed by Q&A

Ticket Holders

4:30 pm | Doors Open, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres in the Gallery, Ballot Drop Begins

6:30 pm | Draw Begins with First Bell

7:30 pm | Awards Presentation and Celebration Dinner featuring the Empty Saddle Ceremony and sponsorship acknowledgments

8:00 pm | Desert in the gallery (2nd Floor), Final Art Sale

(2025 INFO) Friday, November 7

6:00 p.m.
Award Ceremony

7:00 p.m.
CAA Preview

(2025 INFO) Saturday, November 8

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. open to the public

10:00 a.m.
CAA Autograph Signing

11:00 a.m.
CAA Demonstrations

5:00 p.m.

CAA Exhibition & Sale

Ticketed event


5:00 p.m.
Registration Opens

6:30 p.m.
First Bell

7:00 p.m.
Second Bell

7:30 p.m.
Final Bell

8 p.m.
Event Ends