Current Exhibits

Congressional Art Competition

District -02 Eli Crane
Swanson Gallery
Dates: April 11 – April 18

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page.

The following is a summary of the Congressional Art Competition rules:

Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions.

  • Paintings – including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
  • Drawings – including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
  • Collages – must be two dimensional
  • Prints – including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
  • Mixed Media – use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
  • Computer-generated art
  • Photography

All entries must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing).

The rules, checklist, and release form for the competition are scheduled to be posted in early February on House.gov.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, click here

NAWS Spring 2026 Juried Exhibition: The Color of Light

March 22 – April 26
James Gallery
The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been a vibrant part of the region’s arts community since its official founding in 1995, with roots dating back to informal gatherings as early as 1980. Today, nearly 100 members from Flagstaff, Sedona, the Verde Valley, and Prescott come together to share a passion for watercolor and artistic growth.
In 2026, NAWS proudly celebrates its 31st Annual Juried Exhibition, The Color of Light, on view at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona from March 22 through April 26. This year’s exhibition will be juried by acclaimed watercolor artist and educator Stephen Quiller, whose expertise brings a distinguished perspective to the show.
Beyond its annual exhibition, NAWS offers a dynamic range of programming designed to support artists at every level. Members enjoy monthly meetings with educational presentations, workshops led by local and nationally recognized artists, beginner classes, critique groups, plein air opportunities, and more. The organization also hosts library exhibitions, publishes a bimonthly newsletter, and fosters a welcoming, creative community throughout Northern Arizona.
To learn more about NAWS and upcoming events, visit www.naws-az.org

  • Awards Reception: March 28, 2026

    • 11:00 AM – Watercolor Demonstration

    • 1:00–3:00 PM – Awards Reception featuring cash and merchandise awards

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Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s

10th International Exhibition & Sale at the Phippen Museum

February 28th – April 19th, 2026
 
The Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona, is extremely proud to once again host the Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 10th Annual International Pastel Exhibition & Sale. This juried event will also feature a special award ceremony and an artist reception on March 14th, 2026.
The Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) is an international group of pastelists that includes participants from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Their mission is to inspire and promote its members through demonstrations, workshops, informal competitions, juried shows and plein air events that are open to the public. Artists participate in person or through online venues, exploring the vibrant colors of pastels’ pure pigments in a wide variety of styles and creative expressions. Members include nationally recognized artists, emerging artists, hobbyists and beginners.
 
And visitors to this all-pastel exhibition at the Phippen will be treated to a wide variety of outstanding fine art that explores the vivid colors of pastels’ pure pigments in a wide range of expression.
 
So join the Phippen Museum for this fascinating display of fine art featuring pastels bold colors in a wide variety of artistic interpretations. The award ceremony and reception on March 1st are open to the public and admission to the museum is FREE.
 
For more information please visit: apaa.wildapricot.org.
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Courthouse – Don Rantz

The Hitchcock Foundation Collection
In the Lower-Level Gallery

The Hitchcock Foundation and the Phippen Museum proudly announce a collaboration aimed at enriching public access to art in our community. This unique partnership brings forth a curated collection of captivating artwork, uniting the Foundation’s commitment to provide a repository for the collection with the Museum’s dedication to preserving and showcasing artistic excellence in western art. This special exhibition is now on display in our Lower Level Gallery until March 3rd, 2024, when the Arizona Pastel Artist Association’s 8th Annual Exhibition opens . However, the collection will return on May 5th, 2024.

You won’t want to miss this special personal collection of Ed Hitchcock’s western art, a portion of which was previously located at the Lobo Ranch in Paulden, AZ.

To learn more about the Lobo Ranch and The Hitchcock Foundation, click here.

 Lobo Ranch Roping, oil,  Bill Owen CA

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