Prescott, Arizona ~ Cowboy Capital of the American West
Help us round up the resources to preserve the Art, heart and heritage of the Great American West. Find out more in a letter from Kim Villalpando.
Arizona Visions
October 22 through March 11, 2012
This exhibit is a special selection of traditional Southwestern landscapes from the collection of David and Doreen Picerne.
Trappings of the American West
November 12 through February 19, 2012
This exhibit of contemporary Western art and crafts features more than 80 artisans from 14 states.
Solon H. Borglum Collection
The Phippen Museum is especially proud to be the new home of the Prescott Area Arts Trust’s collection, which includes sculptures, furniture, paintings and other objects and memorabilia from Borglum’s life. A renowned sculptor from the late 1800s and early 1900s, Solon’s reputation as an artist was unfortunately eclipsed by his older brother, Gutzon Borglum, who designed Mount Rushmore. However, Solon’s realistic sculptures of Native Americans, cowboys, and North American wildlife won him tremendous accolades in 19th century Europe, and the title, “Sculptor of the Prairie.” In the early 20th Century, Solon began to focus on creating monuments like Prescott’s Captain William Owen O’Neill Memorial, now more commonly referred to as the “Rough Rider Monument.”
Free Docent Led Tours with Admission
First Saturday of Every Month
The Phippen Museum offers public tours of its current exhibits every month. Phippen Art Docents conduct the tours on the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. These tours are free with the price of admission. No reservations are required. The Phippen Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $7.00 Adults; $6.00 AAA members, and $5.00 for Students with an ID. Children under 12 free and Phippen Museum members are Free.
The Phippen Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to preserve and exhibit museum quality Western art, and educate the public about the unique heritage, history, legends, and influence of art of the American West. The Museum opened in 1984 and was named after Arizona resident and founding member of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. The Museum is located just a few minutes north of downtown Prescott, at 4701 Highway 89 North. For additional information, please call (928) 778-1385.
