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Be Inspired

June 6th – August 23rd

The Phippen Museum is proud to present an exhibition featuring the work of artists from the Don Rantz Pastel Class. Held every Tuesday and Wednesday in the museum’s lower level, these classes bring together beginning students and seasoned artists alike, united by a passion for the vibrant color and expressive possibilities of pastel.

Under Don Rantz’s encouraging and distinctive approach to instruction, students refine their skills, explore creative techniques, and share their artistic journeys with fellow classmates in a welcoming environment that nurtures confidence, growth, and artistic success.

This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of paintings that reflect each artist’s unique perspective and personal expression. Subjects range from landscapes, figures, and portraits to animals, florals, and still lifes, highlighting both the versatility of the pastel medium and the creativity of the artists who practice it.

Kestrel Sentry by Lyn DeLano

Stories from the Saddle

April 18 – July 12, 2026
Opening Reception: April 17th, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Members FREE, Guests $20
Stories from the Saddle: The Art of George Phippen offers an intimate and expansive look at the life and artistic evolution of George Phippen, one of the defining voices in Western art and the namesake of the Phippen Museum. Founded by Louise Phippen, along with fellow artists, family, and friends, the museum stands as a testament to his enduring influence.
Featuring more than 100 objects and artworks drawn from the Phippen Museum’s permanent collection, generous private lenders, and works and personal items from the family ranch in Skull Valley, the exhibition traces Phippen’s journey from a young boy sculpting livestock from clay to a U.S. Army cartographer, illustrator, and ultimately a masterful fine artist.
Rather than focusing solely on finished works, the exhibition emphasizes the experiences that shaped his artistic vision. Working in pen and ink, watercolor, oil, and bronze, Phippen was known for his meticulous attention to accuracy and his ability to capture vivid action and authentic detail. Visitors will encounter not only the accomplished artist, but also the family man, cowboy, and visionary whose life in the American West informed his work.
Timed to coincide with the Phippen Museum’s Western Art Show & Sale, over Memorial Day weekend the exhibition celebrates Phippen’s legacy and invites audiences to connect more deeply with the man behind the art.
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