May 28-30, 2016
The Phippen Museum offered another outstanding presentation of fine art at our 42nd Annual Western Art Show & Sale (May 28th – 30th, 2016). A Memorial Day weekend tradition on Prescott, Arizona's historic courthouse plaza for more than 40 years, this extremely popular art event attracted art enthusiasts, Western collectors and visitors from far and wide, along with some of the nation's most talented artists.
In fact, many of today's most well-known Western artists got their start as juried participants in the Phippen show, creating artwork in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pastel, sculpture and drawing. And although this annual juried show featured well established artists, up-and-comers who create 'Art of the American West' were also well represented. So not only did guests see some of the greatest examples of Western art in America today, they were also able to meet participating artists in an informal, outdoor setting and purchase pieces directly from the masters.
And with the successful Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale and a live art auction, there were many special events to keep attendees entertained and involved, including the extremely popular Quick Draw events, the fun-filled Denim to Diamonds Gala with a live art auction, a public artist award ceremony and free admission to the museum all weekend long.
2016 Award-winning Phippen Artists
BEST IN SHOW - Bill Cramer "Canyon Fortress"
ACRYLIC
1. David Dorsey "River Dance" 2. Valeriy Kagounkin "Road to High Pasture 3. Lisa Johnson-McLoughlin "Silence In Motion"
DRAWING
1. Wei Tai "David Bald Eagle" 2. Randy Galloway "Red Arrow Wah-Do-Ta" 3. Julie Nighswonger "The Yearlings"
MIXED MEDIA
1. Echo Ukrainetz "Joe Blackfox" 2. Lydia Dillon Sutton "The Newest Olla Maiden" 3. Deborah Liszt "Don't Fence Me In"
OIL
1. Bill Cramer "Canyon Fortress" 2. Sam Thiewes "Friday Night" 3. Steve Atkinson "Winter Comes Early"
PASTEL
Don Rantz "Thumb Butte - Early Winter" 2. Mary Ann Cherry "Slow But Steady" 3. Dale Martin "Teamwork"
SCULPTURE
1. Tim Harmon "Hitchin' Rail" 2. Heather Johnson Beary "Winds of Change" 3. Kim Seyesnem Obrzut "Morning Song"
WATERCOLOR
1. Stephen Thompson "Old Warrior Chief" 2. Wei Tai "Cowgirl" 3. Raleigh Kinney "Tell Me About It"
PHIPPEN FOUNDATION AWARD
Mary Ann Cherry "Slow But Steady"
PHIPPEN FAMILY AWARD
Joseph Robertson "On the Trail"
MONTGOMERY FRAMES AWARD
Charles Thomas
WESTERN ART COLLECTOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Bill Cramer
ART OF THE WEST AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Don Oelze
SOUTHWEST ART AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Dane Chinnock
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD
Heather Johnson Beary
The Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers at the Phippen Museum would like to recognize all the incredible artists, generous sponsors, and outstanding community partners who made this special art event possible. Thank you for your thoughtful support and dedication.
And special thanks to our outstanding 2016 sponsors for their generosity and community support.
Media Sponsors
Gift In-Kind Sponsors
