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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.
 
 
 
 
 
Catalog

Courthouse – Don Rantz

Sacred Southwest: Hispanic Devotional Art

from the Collection of Dan Fout and Linda Scott

In the Kemper and Ethel Marley Gallery

Dates: January 24 – April 5, 2026

For more than three centuries, the American Southwest—spanning California, Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Colorado—stood as the remote frontier of the Spanish Empire. Life was harsh, and faith offered strength amid isolation, drought, and danger. The Catholic Church established missions in major towns, but in small villages, priests and sacred images were scarce. Santeros—“painters of saints”—filled this need, creating heartfelt retablos (painted saints) and bultos (carved figures) as objects of devotion and protection. Blending Spanish, Mexican, and regional traditions, these works expressed deep spirituality and community resilience. When mass-produced religious items arrived by rail in the late 1800s, many handmade pieces were lost.

The Phippen Museum is thrilled to share this exhibit of work from a single collection that honors these rare surviving objects, preserving their beauty and the enduring faith of the people who created and cherished them on the far edge of the Spanish frontier.

From the HeART Benefit Sale 

December 6, 2025 – March 15, 2026
James Gallery

Discover an exciting opportunity to grow your art collection while supporting the Phippen Museum!

A variety of artworks that are graciously donated by collectors and friends are now available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the museum and its ongoing programs.

From December 6, 2025 through March 15, 2026, museum members and guests can explore an inspiring array of artwork, from sculptures to captivating paintings and prints, offered in a range of styles and sizes. Whether you’re an experienced collector or just beginning your art journey, this special sale invites you to acquire exceptional works at outstanding values.

Contact our Museum Store for details and purchases. Member discounts apply—don’t miss this chance to take home remarkable art and make a lasting impact on the museum’s future!

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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