Tickets and sponsorships for the Gala weekend package are SOLD OUT
Join us to celebrate the national treasure that is the historic site,
and be part of the biggest and best art sale we’ve ever offered!
Ticket sales and absentee ballot sales are now CLOSED.
46 of our 70 participating artists attended the weekend events!
Weekend events
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 5–7 pm
Reception & Art Preview AT CAPACITY
at The Lunder Research Center on the CSHS campus
La Luz de Taos exhibition closing celebration,
art sale previewOpportunity to tour the historic site
Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres
Live music
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 10-11 am
Panel Discussion AT CAPACITY
As of May 15, we have received sufficient “YES” RSVPs from ticketholders to fill the venue. However, the event will be livestreamed on YouTube: The link will be sent to ticketholders when established. The event will also be professionally videorecorded and posted on YouTube later in the summer.
Others are welcome to arrive before 10 a.m. and put your name on a waiting list, but there is no guarantee of admission.
What is "Art of the West" in 2026? Shared History and Separate Mythology
Moderator: Michael Clawson, Executive Editor, Western Art Collector
Carla Bogdanoff, artist and gallery owner
Susan Folwell, artist
Michael Grauer, historian and curator
Arthur López, artist
Ryan Suazo, artist
Ezra Tucker, artist
Jim Vogel, artist
at The Gallery at Hotel Willa, a few blocks from CSHS
Enjoy house-made pastries, juices, and mimosas
Limited seating; as of May 15, YES RSVPs fill the venue capacity
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 5 pm
Gala & Art Sale AT CAPACITY
at El Monte Sagrado Resort, a few blocks from CSHS
Draw sale and secret-bid auction of La Luz de Taos exhibition art
Sale of fun new CSHS merchandise
Complimentary beer & wine; cash bar for liquor
Deluxe appetizers and small plate buffets included
Music and dancing with the Chris Arellano Band
Remote participant ballot sales have closed.
Our preferred lodging partners
More Taos lodging options
El Monte Sagrado Resort, Gala venue
El Monte Sagrado, one of our Platinum Sponsors, is holding a room block for our guests for June 5 and 6 through May 5 at the special rates of $368 for a king or double queen room and $418 for a one-bedroom king suite. Book online with group code 2606CFGG.
The rates are extended from June 2 through June 9 for those staying longer; if you wish to do this, please contact us for personal service.
Hotel Willa, Panel Discussion venue
Hotel Willa, one of our Platinum Sponsors, is providing a 20% discount on rooms June 4 through June 10.
Book online with code COUSESHARPLALUZGALA (note that this code is already filled in to
the right of the number of guests in the initial reservation window).
Casa Benavides, across the street from CSHS
Casa Benavides is providing a 10% discount on rooms April 1 through June 13 . Book online with group code LALUZ.
HOTEL DON FERNANDO hoteldonfernando.com
OLD TAOS GUESTHOUSE oldtaos.com
SAGEBRUSH INN sagebrushinn.com
TAOS INN taosinn.com
TAOS VALLEY LODGE taosvalleylodge.com
LA FONDA TAOS lafondataos.com
Photos from the 2024 edition of La Luz de Taos
