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39th Annual Western Art Show and Sale  Courthouse Square during the Western Art Show 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 2013 event will feature more than 100 talented artists from all over North America in booths surrounding the historic courthouse. “The Show and Sale provides local residents and visitors to Prescott with a chance to view exceptional western art and to engage in discussions with professional Western artists about their work,” commented Kim Villalpando, Phippen Museum Executive Director. “So many of the participating artists throughout the years have gone on to be some of the most renowned Western artists today.” The annual event features art of the American West represented in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pastels, sculpture and drawing. The Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale has been a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Prescott since 1974. The Phippen Museum believes the true spirit of the American West is preserved in its art. This show brings together artists of the highest caliber, art enthusiasts and collectors from all over the country to celebrate Prescott’s rich western heritage and culture. Check back often for updated information about artists and the many events we’re planning for the weekend! |