Heritage Conversation “The Lives of Cowboy Wives,” a moderated conversation by Sally Harper Bates May 11 from 1–2 p.m.
Learn about the hardships and joys of being married to a working cowboy in this moderated discussion with several cowboy wives as they share anecdotes, poetry and answer audience questions.
39th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale May 25–27, 2013 (Memorial Day weekend)
Arizona’s premiere outdoor western art show and sale featuring many western artists held over Memorial Day weekend on the grounds of the historic courthouse in Prescott, Arizona.
JUNE 2013
3rd Phippen Ranch Day June 15 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
This special fundraising event will feature a calf roping exhibition and chuck wagon barbeque at the 7UP Ranch. $50 per person.
Art Conversation “The West in Art” with Jerry Smith June 22 at 1 p.m.
Jerry Smith, curator of western art at the Phoenix Art Museum, presents a discussion on the depiction of the west in art.
AUGUST 2013
Third Thursday Dinner Lecture “100 Years of Ranching” by Gail Steiger August 15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a catered dinner at the Phippen Museum and hear a lecture by Prescott’s own Gail Steiger: working cowboy, poet, musician and documentary filmmaker. Tickets $20.
SEPTEMBER 2013
8th Annual Fall Gathering September 21 from 5:30–8 p.m.
Come enjoy live cowboy music, an authentic western barbeque, and other fun activities at this annual event that celebrates the museum’’s original grand opening ceremony in 1984.
OCTOBER 2013
Designer Home Showcase October 5 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
This popular fundraiser returns to the Phippen Museum. Participants travel via luxury motor coach on a tour of some of the Prescott area’s most beautiful designer homes. $75 per person.