Presented by Eskridge Lexus, this signature weekend runs June 12–13, 2026, and celebrates Western art at its finest with artist talks, demonstrations, shopping opportunities and special events surrounding the nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale/
The Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale, on view through July 12, 2026, features paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists working today.
From historical depictions of the American West to more contemporary and impressionistic works, Prix de West offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class Western art in Oklahoma City.
The evening events will include many Prix de West artists in attendance and offer media fresh opportunities to capture strong visuals of the exhibition, artist interactions, receptions and the excitement surrounding the fixed-price art sale.
Please note for the public: Friday and Saturday evening events, including cocktail receptions, the art sale and the closing celebration dinner, are ticketed events and require reservations. For information about ticket availability for evening events, contact guestservices@thecowboy.org.
Daytime seminars, artist demonstrations and shopping opportunities are open to the public with general Museum admission. No reservations required.
Public Schedule of Events
Friday, June 12
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Prix de West Seminar: The Iconic West
With Prix de West artist Kim Wiggins
Sam Noble Special Events Center
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Persimmon Hill Trunk Shows
Make your Prix de West weekend even more memorable with exclusive trunk shows at Persimmon Hill, located inside The Cowboy.
Shop a special selection of Western fashion, jewelry and one-of-a-kind pieces from Pat Dahnke, Teller Indian Jewelry, Edmond Mahj Moms, Fringe Scarves and Ida Mae Home.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Prix de West Seminar: Resilience: The Life and Grand Canyon Art of Curt Walters
With Prix de West artist Curt Walters and moderator Michael Clawson from Western Art Collector magazine
Sam Noble Special Events Center
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Prix de West Seminar: Why Do I Like This?
With Prix de West artists David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw
Sam Noble Special Events Center
Saturday, June 13
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Persimmon Hill Trunk Shows
Persimmon Hill trunk shows continue Saturday with Western fashion, jewelry and one-of-a-kind finds from Pat Dahnke, Teller Indian Jewelry, Edmond Mahj Moms, Fringe Scarves and Ida Mae Home.
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Prix de West Artist Talk: The Spark to the Flame
With James Morgan, 2025 Ann Noble Brown Prix de West Purchase Award Winner
Sam Noble Special Events Center
12:00 p.m.
2026 Ann Noble Brown Prix de West Purchase Award Presentation
Sam Noble Special Events Center
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Prix de West Artist Demonstrations
Featuring Prix de West artists Thomas Blackshear II and Sean Michael Chavez
Open to the public with Museum admission
To explore the event schedule and learn more, visit pdw.nationalcowboymuseum.org.
About the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is the nation’s premier institution dedicated to the history, art and culture of the American West. Founded in 1955, the Museum houses an internationally renowned collection of more than 28,000 Western and Native American art works and artifacts, including the world’s most extensive collections of American rodeo photography, barbed wire, saddlery and early rodeo trophies.
Through its exhibitions, programs and scholarship, the Museum preserves and interprets the evolving story of the West, illuminating the people, traditions and ideas that continue to shape American culture. With more than 10 million visitors from around the world, it stands as a leading authority on the enduring legacy of the American West.
A recent RegionTrack study found the museum will generate $313 million in economic impact for Oklahoma this decade, including $170 million in direct benefits through 2028 and $143 million in spillover effects, underscoring its role as both a cultural landmark and an economic driver.
For more information, visit thecowboy.org.
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