Tickets and sponsorships for the Gala weekend package on sale now
Gala Weekend June 5–6:
single tickets $275
Remote participant ballots
on sale April 17 at noon
One ballot set per person for the draw sale and secret-bid auction: $50/set
Our Ninth Biennial
Gala & Art Sale Weekend
Benefiting Couse-Sharp Historic Site
Steve and Kathleen Elliott, Host Committee Co-Chairs
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!
Your $275 ticket admits you to all weekend events, includes a set of sale ballots, and supports our many programs.
Reserve soon—we may sell out! Ticket sales close May 8, or when reservations are full.
NOTE: If you cannot attend the Gala but wish to purchase a draw sale/auction remote participant ballot set, those will become available April 17 when the exhibition opens and this website is fully operational so you can see the artwork.
We hope you can join us
for the weekend events
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 5–7 pm
Reception & Art Preview
at The Lunder Research Center on the CSHS campus
La Luz de Taos exhibition closing celebration, art sale preview
Opportunity to tour the historic site
Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres
Live music
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 , 10–11 am
Panel Discussion: What is "Art of the West" in 2026?
at The Gallery at Hotel Willa, a few blocks from CSHS
Limited seating—you'll RSVP when you purchase your ticket
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 5 pm
Gala & Art Sale
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
Our lodging partners
More Taos lodging options
Preferred lodging partners:
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 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 is providing a 10% discount on rooms booked when referring to Couse-Sharp Historic Site gala. Special booking link coming soon! Until then, please contact the inn at (575) 758-1772.
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
View photos from the 2024 edition
of La Luz de Taos
