Prescott, Arizona ~ Cowboy Capital of the American West
Save the date!
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We are well under way putting together our Seventh Annual Designer Home Showcase tour of homes that will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Some of the Homes feature spectacular views, while others showcase amazing decor. Join us! Get the details and register today . . .
Coming event:
Western Art: From Real to Reel.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Join guest lecturer Deatra Isham at the Phippen Museum as she takes a look at Western Art in search of the real story of the West verses the Hollywood “reel” version. This lecture is presented as part of the Phippen Museum’s Portraits of the West exhibit featuring the art of Kenneth Freeman. This exhibit runs through October 24, 2010. There will be a free tour of the exhibit at 2 p.m., following the lecture.
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.
Bronc Buster, oil on canvas
Current exhibit:
Portraits of the West: The Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition
June 26 through October 24, 2010
Preview and reception, June 25, 2010
Nicknamed the “Rembrandt of the Rodeo,” Artist Ken Freeman (1935-2008) enjoyed a long productive career celebrating the history and legends of the American West. This travelling retrospective provides a tribute to an internationally recognized Western artist and illustrator.
Learn more about Ken Freeman and his art . . .
36th Annual Western Art Show and Sale
Fabulous art, great weather and enthusiastic crowds
The Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale featured Art of the American West by dozens of talented artists, as well as several fun and entertaining events throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Learn more . . .
Free Docent Led Tours with Admission
First Saturday of Every Month
The Phippen Museum art docents conduct public tours of current exhibits. The public tour is offered the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. and is free with the price of admission.
Learn How the School Tax Credit can benefit the Phippen Musuem.
