40th Annual C.M. Russell Auction

Exhibit Rooms: Visit the Heritage Inn (1700 Fox Farm Road) and enjoy free admission to over 100 exhibit rooms filled with wonderful original western art. Open today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chuckwagon Brunch and Awards Ceremony: Enjoy a delicious brunch while meeting the Honorary Chairmen, Honored Guests Artists and other Auction dignitaries. Special awards, including juror's Best of Show and People's Choice, are also presented at this event. Tickets required. Visit the C.M. Russell Auction website for tickets, or call 406-761-6453.

Free Seminar: Join us from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the ABC Room at the Heritage Inn (1700 Fox Farm Road) for a special panel disucssion about "40 years of C.M. Russell Auction Memories." Panelists include artists Bob Morgan and Steve Seltzer, whose art has been included in all 40 C.M. Russell Auctions; Russell scholar Ginger Renner; and long-time Auction supporter Dr. Van Kirke Nelson. Auction co-founder Norma Ashby will serve as moderator.

Patron Dinner Reception: For Patron Ticket holders only! From 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., enjoy a special dinner just for you! Please visit the C.M. Russell Auction website for tickets, or call 406-761-6453.

Quick Draw and Reception: Watch 12 artists create original works of art in one hour, from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Appetizers will be served throughout the hour, as well as complimentary beverages from Pepsi-Cola. Tickets required. Please visit the C.M. Russell Auction website for tickets, or call 406-761-6453.

Auction of Quick Draw and Auction Art: It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the first live auction of Quick Draw art created on Friday as well as 150 pieces of art selected by this year's jurors. The Auction begins promtly at 5:15 p.m.  Tickets required. Please visit the C.M. Russell Auction website for tickets, or call 406-761-6453.