60th Exhibition
and Sale

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

Schedule of events

Friday

5:30 pm  | Doors Open: Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

6:30 pm | Silent Auction Opens (featuring Catalog Sketches)

8:00 pm | Silent Auction Closes

8:00 pm | Dancing Begins

Note: Proxy bids can be placed at any time on Friday evening and will be entered into the drawing for the main sale on Saturday night. For more details, please visit our proxy bid page.

Saturday

Morning Sessions

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

Evening Program

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

6:30 pm | Draw Begins (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