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35th Annual
Memorial Day Weekend
Western Art Show and Sale

Saturday, May 23, 2009

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Booth Operation Hours, Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Spend Memorial Day weekend with more than 130 of the best Western artists from across the nation at this prestigious outdoor art show and sale. There is something for everyone!

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
6th Annual Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale, Phippen Museum.
This will be the sixth year for our successful Miniature Masterpieces Show and Sale. Many successful and established artists are invited to send a small work of art to be sold at a fixed price to benefit the Museum. Their art will be on display at the Phippen Museum throughout the month of May and during Memorial Day weekend. During Memorial Day Weekend, Museum admission is free. The Sale-by-draw will be at the Phippen Museum on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. This has become one of the most highly anticipated events at the Western Show & Sale by both artists and collectors.

11 a.m.–3 p.m.
“Hands-on-Art” Youth Art Activities, Courthouse Gazebo, $5 per child
Young artists, 3rd grade through 8th grade, can sign up at the Phippen Information Booth to participate in fun art activities! Early registration is available for these drop-in art activities by calling the Phippen Museum or at the Phippen Information Booth. The cost is only $5 per participant. The Activities will be: Western Bookmarks, Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Youth Quick Draw, Saturday 2 p.m.–3 p.m.; Western Bandanas, Sunday Noon–3 p.m.

2 p.m.–4 p.m.
QuickDraw and Auction, North Courthouse steps
One of the most exciting parts of the Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show and Sale is the Quick Draw events that are held on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. 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 off to the audience. The auction will begin at approximately 3 p.m.

6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Denim to Diamonds Gala Award Ceremony and Art Auction, Prescott Resort
Dust off your Stetsons and polish your rhinestones and join us at the Prescott Resort for a wonderful time beginning at 6 p.m with hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by acclaimed western balladeer, Joe Baer. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Immediately following dinner will be a very special live art auction and the 35th Annual Phippen Western Art Show Awards Ceremony. Tickets are $75.00 each. Tables of 10 are $750.00. Please call (928) 778-1385 to purchase your tickets today!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Booth Operation Hours, Prescott Courthouse Plaza

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
6th Annual Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale, Phippen Museum.
The Sale-by-Draw will be at the Phippen Museum on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Museum admission is free.

12 p.m.–3 p.m.
“Hands-on-Art” Youth Art Activities, Courthouse Gazebo, $5 per child
Young artists can sign up at the Phippen Information Booth to participate in fun art activities! Early registration is available for these drop-in art activities. The cost is only $5 per participant. The Activities will be: Western Bandanas, Sunday Noon–3 p.m.

2 p.m.–4 p.m.
QuickDraw and Auction, North Courthouse steps

Monday, May 25, 2009

9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Booth Operation Hours, Prescott Courthouse Plaza

9 a.m.–11 a.m.
6th Annual Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale, Phippen Museum.
The Sale-by-Draw will be at the Phippen Museum on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Museum admission is free.

11 a.m.
Miniature Masterpiece Sale by Draw, Phippen Museum
The Sale-by-draw will be at the Phippen Museum. Admission is free. View the Artist List to see the participating artists.