May 24 - 26, 2008
"Red Shoes" by Jane Bradley won the 2006 Best of Show award.
The Memorial Day Weekend Western Art Show and Sale features more than 130 of the best Western artists from across the nation at this prestigious outdoor art show and sale. The Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale is actually many events rolled into one. We try to provide something for everyone in our community from our successful Miniature Masterpieces Art Show & Sale to the Phippen Kids' Country art activities, Quick Draw, award presentations, art auction, and the Denim to Diamonds Gala.
MAY 24, 2008--SATURDAY
Booth Operations Hours
9am-5pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Spend Memorial Day weekend with more than 150 of the best Western artists from across the nation at this prestigious outdoor art show and sale. There is something for everyone!
Youth Art Activities
10am-11:30am/1pm-2:30pm
Courthouse Gazebo-$5/person
Young artists can sign up at the Phippen Information Booth to participate in fun art activities! Space is limited so come early and get your spot in one of these exciting youth art projects. The cost is only $5 per person. On Saturday you can create your own greeting cards using Western-style ink stamps.
Quick Draw and Auction
2pm-4pm
North Courthouse Steps
One of the most exciting events at the Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale is the Quick Draw held on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2:00 pm. This fast-paced event is a 45-minute, timed demonstration by 15 to 20 artists creating a piece of art in front of the public starting with a completely blank canvas. The pieces are then auctioned to the audience. The auction will begin at approximately 3 PM.
Denim to Diamonds Gala Award Ceremony and Art Auction
6pm-10pm
Prescott Resort
Polish off your rhinestones and join us at the Prescott Resort for a wonderful time beginning with hors d'oeuvres and entertainment by the Joe Behr Band starting at 6:00 pm. Dinner will begin at 7:00 pm. Immediately following dinner will be the 34th Annual Phippen Western Art Show Awards Ceremony and a very special live art auction. Tickets are $75.00 each. Call 928-778-1385 to purchase your tickets today or purchase online! Purchase a Denim table for ten, $750. Purchase a Diamond table for ten $1,500.
MAY 25, 2008--SUNDAY
Booth Operations Hours
9am-5pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Spend Memorial Day weekend with more than 150 of the best Western artists from across the nation at this prestigious outdoor art show and sale. There is something for everyone!
Youth Art Activities
12pm-1pm/1:30pm-3:30pm
Courthouse Gazebo-$5/person
Young artists can participate in a Drawing contest for ages 8 thru 17 and later that same day create their very own painted cowboy boot.
Quick Draw and Auction
2pm-4pm
North Courthouse Steps
One of the most exciting events at the Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale is the Quick Draw held on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2:00 pm. This fast-paced event is a 45-minute, timed demonstration by 15 to 20 artists creating a piece of art in front of the public starting with a completely blank canvas. The pieces are then auctioned to the audience. The auction will begin at approximately 3 PM.
MAY 26, 2008--MONDAY
Booth Operations Hours
9am-3pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Spend Memorial Day weekend with more than 150 of the best Western artists from across the nation at this prestigious outdoor art show and sale. There is something for everyone!
Miniature Masterpieces Sale by Draw
11am
Phippen Museum
This will be the fifth year for our successful Miniature Masterpieces Art Show and Sale. Many established artists are invited to send a small work of art to be sold at a fixed price to benefit the Museum. This art will be on display at the Phippen Museum beginning May 1, 2008, and through the Memorial Day Weekend. The sale by draw will be at the Phippen Museum on Monday, May 26. This has become one of the most highly anticipated events at the Western Show & Sale by both artists and collectors.
