All Events

The Morgan Adams Foundation Main Events

artma

artma is a unique, funky, fabulous art auction and fund-raising extravaganza like no other and is embraced by those that believe deeply in the healing power of art.  Started in 2001, artma is a biennial (once every 2 years) auction of art, generously donated by local, regional, and nationally recognized artists.  At each highly anticipated event, artma hosts over 1,000 guests and sells over 200 pieces of art to benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation.

Morgan Adams Concours d'Elegance

The Morgan Adams Concours d'Elegance is a highly anticipated fundraiser featuring a spectacular display of collectible, rare, vintage, and exotic automobiles, aircraft, and motorcycles alongside a live and silent auction with cocktails and fare from Denver's best restaurants.

Race Against Kids' Cancer

MAF Racing includes the Race Against Kids’ Cancer, the Motorized Madness Media Challenge, and MAF involvement with other affiliated professional and amateur vintage racing events around the United States. The Race Against Kids' Cancer is an exiting weekend of vintage car racing supported by local racing clubs. Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing (RMVR) hosts an annual summer race at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado.

Chili Booze & Brews

Chili, Booze, and Brews is our food and beverage competition featuring unlimited samples from Colorado craft breweries, small-batch distilleries, and chefs from local Denver restaurants all coming together to “Bring the Heat and Bring the Hope” in support of children and young adults with cancer. Guests cast their vote for their favorite chili, beer, and spirit alongside a panel of food critic judges to crown the champions.

The Morgan Adams Foundation Upcoming Events

artmore

Date: Friday, March 7th
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: SPACE Gallery | 400 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204 

artmore is a juried exhibition of the work of three artma 2024 artists. artmore is held in odd years opposite to artma as a celebration of the artists who support The Morgan Adams Foundation through their work. The artists are selected by Michael Burnett, owner and curator of SPACE Gallery.

artCollect

Date: Tuesday, April 1st
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Walker Fine Art | 300 W 11th Ave Unit A, Denver, CO 80204

Calling all artma lovers! artCollect is back for 2025! This series of exclusive art events will be held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. artCollect will be hosted at predetermined galleries, museums, and private collectors’ homes throughout the Front Range.

These private and intimate gatherings allow our community the opportunity to gather and share a more in-depth conversation and appreciation for art. artCollect will bring art and artma lovers together to engage closely with the Colorado art community. Did we mention there will be wine and appetizers?!

Friday Night Fights

Date: Friday, April 11th
Time: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Location: The Brown Palace Hotel | 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202

What's Up Doc?

Date: April TBD
Location: TBD | Denver, CO

What’s Up Doc? is The Morgan Adams Foundation’s annual reporting breakfast where attendees hear directly from our internationally recognized pediatric cancer specialists and learn the importance of supporting efforts to end kids’ cancer.

Doctors and researchers will discuss current projects funded, as well as provide insight into the future of cancer research and their expected results. A patient Ambassador family who has benefited first-hand from MAF-funded research will also discuss the importance of kids’ cancer research and how it impacted their family.

This is a great way for you to learn about the work you are making happen, and a truly meaningful way for you to share your support of kids’ cancer research with friends, family, or colleagues.

This event is free.

Colfax Marathon - WillStrong

Date: May 17th – 18th
Location: Denver, CO 

WillStrong Big Par-TEE Golf Tournament

Date: Monday, May 19th
Location: Meridian Golf Club | 9742 S Meridian Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112

artCollect

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: TBD | Denver, CO

Calling all artma lovers! artCollect is back for 2025! This series of exclusive art events will be held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. artCollect will be hosted at predetermined galleries, museums, and private collectors’ homes throughout the Front Range.

These private and intimate gatherings allow our community the opportunity to gather and share a more in-depth conversation and appreciation for art. artCollect will bring art and artma lovers together to engage closely with the Colorado art community. Did we mention there will be wine and appetizers?!

Motorized Madness Media Challenge

Date: September TBD
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Children’s Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO

The Motorized Madness Media Challenge is a fun-filled morning of exhilarating remote control car racing where everyone is racing for smiles, and ultimately, the end to pediatric cancer.

Hosted in Parking Lot #11 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, we create a massive racetrack for remote-controlled cars to zip around while each team competes to be crowned champion. Each four-person team is made up of a pediatric cancer patient, a local media or sports personality, a local race car driver, and one of MAF’s amazing community sponsors.

Motorized Madness is open to the public and FREE to attend! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable morning!

artCollect

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: D’art Gallery | 900 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Calling all artma lovers! artCollect is back for 2025! This series of exclusive art events will be held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. artCollect will be hosted at predetermined galleries, museums, and private collectors’ homes throughout the Front Range.

These private and intimate gatherings allow our community the opportunity to gather and share a more in-depth conversation and appreciation for art. artCollect will bring art and artma lovers together to engage closely with the Colorado art community. Did we mention there will be wine and appetizers?!

22nd Annual Morgan Adams Concours d'Elegance

Date: August 22nd – 24th
Location: Denver Metro Area, including Centennial and Colorado Springs

The Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance is the longest-standing charity-run Concours event in the Western United States.

Established in 2003, it is an exclusive and exhilarating aircraft, automobile, and motorcycle preview with silent and live auction components. The event brings together a collection that spans all collectible eras, representing an incredible array from the earliest significant air/auto/moto to breathtaking modern jets and supercars. The attractions include one-of-a-kind vintage vehicles, one-off assembly automobiles, as well as custom private jets and extraordinary vintage aircraft.

The Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance is a three-day event, including a Road Tour, Museum Tours, Ladies’ Tea & Diamonds presented by Bonhams, Lecture Series, Concours d’Elegance, and Cars & Coffee.

Tickets and Tables will be on sale in early 2025!

15th Annual Race Against Kids' Cancer

Date: September 26th – 28th
Time: All Day
Location: High Plains Raceway | Deer Trail, CO

You don’t have to be a race car driver to see what all the racing fun is about! The Race Against Kids’ Cancer event features two days of high-speed racing and lunch rides on the racetrack where you can see what it’s like to be out there on the track at race speed.

Racing begins approximately 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch Rides begin at 11:30am BOTH days!

The races are open to the public and are FREE to attend! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable weekend!

artCollect

Date: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: TBD | Denver, CO

Calling all artma lovers! artCollect is back for 2025! This series of exclusive art events will be held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. artCollect will be hosted at predetermined galleries, museums, and private collectors’ homes throughout the Front Range.

These private and intimate gatherings allow our community the opportunity to gather and share a more in-depth conversation and appreciation for art. artCollect will bring art and artma lovers together to engage closely with the Colorado art community. Did we mention there will be wine and appetizers?!

Chili, Booze & Brews

Date: November TBD
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (5pm VIP entry)
Location: TBD | Denver, CO

Chili, Booze & Brews is a friendly food and beverage competition featuring Colorado craft breweries, small-batch distillers, and chefs from local Denver restaurants all coming together to “Bring the Heat and Bring the Hope” in support of children and young adults with cancer.

artCollect

Date: Tuesday, December 2nd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: TBD | Denver, CO

Calling all artma lovers! artCollect is back for 2025! This series of exclusive art events will be held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. artCollect will be hosted at predetermined galleries, museums, and private collectors’ homes throughout the Front Range.

These private and intimate gatherings allow our community the opportunity to gather and share a more in-depth conversation and appreciation for art. artCollect will bring art and artma lovers together to engage closely with the Colorado art community. Did we mention there will be wine and appetizers?!

artma 2026

Date: February 2026
Location: TBD | Denver, CO 

artma is a unique, funky, fabulous art auction and fund-raising extravaganza like no other and is embraced by those that believe deeply in the healing power of art. Started in 2001, artma is a biennial (once every 2 years) auction of art, generously donated by local, regional, and nationally recognized artists. At each highly anticipated event, artma hosts over 1,000 guests and sells over 200 pieces of art to benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation.