Event
Ranch Week
Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2026
Mark your calendar for Ranch Week!
Save the date for our signature annual celebration featuring a week of unforgettable events, including the Ranch Gala, the Ranch Picnic and Auction, premier lectures, and exciting activations with leading contemporary artists. If you love the Ranch, there’s no better time to show up and support the community that makes this place so special.
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 13 | Film Screening
The Ranch Week kick-off cocktail party for ticket holders, followed by a public screening of Pretty Dirty at the Isis Theatre, with a Q&A featuring Marilyn Minter and Director / Producers Jennifer Ash Rudick and Amanda Benchley, moderated by Producer Sue Hostetler.
Tuesday, July 14 | Summer Series: Featured Artists and Conversations
11:30AM – Summer Series lecture featuring International Artist Honoree Marilyn Minter in conversation with Lisa Phillips, followed by a VIP ticket holder luncheon at Anderson Ranch.
Wednesday, July 15: Ranch Gala
5:30 PM – Cocktail reception and activations on campus.
7PM – Ranch Gala dinner with award presentations and a lively auction showcasing top contemporary artists’ works.
Saturday, July 18: Ranch Picnic and Auction
Ranch Picnic and Auction highlights include live music, children’s art activities, a delicious picnic lunch, and our renowned silent auction featuring over 130 works from celebrated contemporary and local artists.
Many events are free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family to experience the magic of the Ranch!
Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2026
While You're On Campus
Shop
ArtWorks Store
Art supplies, fine crafts, and gifts.
Store Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Explore
Patton-Malott Gallery
This gallery space on the Anderson Ranch campus is home to contemporary and rustic ranch architectural elements and provides the backdrop for rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Gallery Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Eat
The Ranch Café
The Café is available to Ranch students, faculty, and staff only from October through May.
The Café is a social hub where students and visitors gather to discuss ideas, plan for new creative experiences, and reflect on shared teachings. Join us for a beautiful buffet lunch offering fresh salads and rotating hot items.