Schedule of Events

Friday, June 12, 2026

Prix de West Seminars are open to the public with Museum admission

9:05 – 10:20 a.m.
The Iconic West
Kim Wiggins, Prix de West Artist
Sam Noble Special Events Center

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Resilience: The Life and Grand Canyon Art of Curt Walters
Curt Walters, Prix de West Artist
Sam Noble Special Events Center

12:00 p.m.
Seminar Luncheon
Lunch provided for Event Sponsors, Prix de West Artists, Prix de West Society Members and Premium Package Purchasers
Sam Noble Special Events Center

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Why Do I Like This?
David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw, Prix de West Artists
Sam Noble Special Events Center

6:00 p.m.
Preview Cocktail Reception
Open to public with reservation
Cocktail Attire | Exhibition Galleries

Saturday, June 13, 2026

10:05 – 11:15 a.m.
The Spark to the Flame
James Morgan, 2025 Prix de West Purchase Award Winner
Sam Noble Special Events Center

11:15 a.m.
Seminar Luncheon
Lunch provided for Event Sponsors, Prix de West Artists, Prix de West Society Members and Premium Package Purchasers
Sam Noble Special Events Center

12:00 p.m.
2026 Prix de West Purchase Award Presentation
Sam Noble Special Events Center

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Prix de West Artist Demonstrations
Thomas Blackshear II | Sean Michael Chavez
Open to the public with Museum admission.
Board Room and Classroom

5:00 p.m.
Cocktails in the Galleries and Ballot Drop
Open to public with reservation
Black-Tie Optional | Exhibition Galleries

6:30 p.m.
Fixed-Price Draw for Art Begins with First Horn
Open to public with reservation
Black-Tie Optional | Exhibition Galleries

7:30 p.m.
Awards Presentation and Closing Celebration Dinner
Open to public with reservation
Black-Tie Optional | Sam Noble Special Events Center