Prescott, Arizona ~ Cowboy Capital of the American West
The Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale — Arizona’s premier outdoor western art sale — is held each year in downtown Prescott, Arizona, the Cowboy Capital of the American West. The 2012 event will feature more than 100 talented artists from all over North America in booths surrounding the historic courthouse.
A 2012 Miniature Masterpiece:
The Undaunted Brave, oil painting by Jim Ayers, 8" x 10"
The annual event features art of the American West represented in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pastels, sculpture and drawing. This year’s event takes place May 26–28, 2012.
In conjunction with the Western Art Show and Sale, the Phippen Museum will host the 9th annual Miniature Masterpieces Show & Sale. This special art sale-by-draw features spectacular drawings, paintings and sculptures by some of the biggest names in western art — in smaller, more affordable sizes.
The Miniature Masterpieces Show & Sale begins Tuesday, May 1 with works from an impressive group of participating artists. Art images are online in our Miniature Masterpiece Gallery.
George Phippen remembered
George Phippen at work in his studio
A recent issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine featured the story of George Phippen’s life and career, as recounted by Phippen Museum Executive Director Kim Villalpando.
Free Docent Led Tours with Admission
First Saturday of Every Month
The Phippen Museum offers public tours of its current exhibits every month. Phippen Art Docents conduct the tours on the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. These tours are free with the price of admission. No reservations are required. The Phippen Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $7.00 Adults; $6.00 AAA members, and $5.00 for Students with an ID. Children under 12 free and Phippen Museum members are Free.
Help us round up the resources to preserve the Art, heart and heritage of the Great American West. Find out more in a letter from Kim Villalpando.
The Phippen Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to preserve and exhibit museum quality Western art, and educate the public about the unique heritage, history, legends, and influence of art of the American West. The Museum opened in 1984 and was named after Arizona resident and founding member of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. The Museum is located just a few minutes north of downtown Prescott, at 4701 Highway 89 North. For additional information, please call (928) 778-1385.
