Experience the Magic of Small Works at the 23rd Annual Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale

by Marvin Pitts

Socials and Grant Writing for the Phippen Museum

​May 1st – 31st, 2026
Opening Reception on Friday, May 1st at 5:30PM

February 27, 2026
Contact: Edd Kellerman
Phippen Museum
(928) 778-1385
[email protected]

​Prescott, AZ – Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary world of miniature art as the Phippen Museum proudly presents its 23rd Annual Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale. From May 1st through May 31st, 2026, art lovers, collectors, and curious visitors alike will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to explore a breathtaking collection of small-scale, museum-quality fine art created by more than 70 of today’s most celebrated artists in American Western Art.

This eagerly anticipated culminates in a Sale-by-Draw event that offers a rare chance to own exquisite works distinguished by remarkable craftsmanship, intricate detail, and powerful storytelling—proving that great art can come in small packages. So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or discovering miniature art for the first time, these exceptional pieces promise to inspire and delight.

How to Participate

Come to the Opening Reception on Friday, May 1st at 5:30 PM, an unforgettable evening featuring tasty appetizers, a lively cash bar and the opportunity to meet and mingle with participating artists

Admission is free for museum members, and $20 for guests.

• Come to the Opening Reception on Friday, May 1st at 5:30 PM, an unforgettable evening featuring tasty appetizers, a lively cash bar and the opportunity to meet and mingle with participating artists. Admission is free for museum members, and $20 for guests.
• View a preview of the full exhibition online beginning April 24th at PhippenArtMuseum.org
• Submit an intent-to-purchase in person or by calling (928) 778-1385 anytime between May 1st and May 25th
• Attend the highly anticipated Sale-by-Draw event on May 25th at 11AM.

​Don’t miss this cherished annual celebration of artistry, community, and the enduring spirit of the American West—beautifully expressed on a miniature scale.

This year’s extraordinary lineup of fine artists includes: Edward Aldrich, Tony Allain, Kathy Quick Anderson, James Andrews, Heather Johnson Beary, Phil Beck, Lia Bardin Bomar, Jeanne Bonine, Gary Byrd, Sonja Caywood, Dane Chinnock, Karen Clarkson, Bonnie Conrad, Bill Cramer, Alison Crary, Lisa Danielle, Rose Ann Day, Lyn DeLano, Lydia Dillon-Sutton, David Dorsey, June Dudley, Brent A. Flory, Gaylene Fortner, Barbara Fox, Randy Galloway, Robert Goldman, Linda Glover Gooch, Jenny Gummersall, Derek Harrison, Bud Heiss, Harper Henry,

Jean Hildebrant, Doyle Hostetler, Russell Johnson, Valeriy Kagounkin, Greg Kelsey, Susan Kliewer, Linda Loeschen, Kim Mackey, Tamara Magdalina, Alvin Marshall CA, Dale G.  Martin, Neal McEwen, Dan Mieduch, Kristin Miller, George Molnar, Jonathan Noon, Kim Seyesnem Obrzut, Krystal Obrzut, Tom Perkinson, Joel Petersen, Sarah Phippen, Ian Ramsay, Don Rantz, Joseph Robertson, Marlin Rotach, Ken Rowe, Lee Rue, Elizabeth Lewis  Scott, Diana Simpson, John Skurja, Marla Smith, Trevor Swanson, Charles Thomas, Cecy Turner, Michele Usibelli, V….Vaughan, Joe Wayne, Tai Wei, Yun Wei, Don Weller, K.W.  Whitley, and Carl Wolf.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there! As part of a spectacular May celebration of Western Art, the Phippen Museum will also host their 52nd Annual Western Art Show & Sale on Memorial Day weekend (May 23rd – 25th) at the picturesque Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. This FREE, family-friendly outdoor art festival features over 100 of the nation’s finest western artists, thrilling Quick Draw Challenges with Live Art Auctions, a Kids Art Tent, the Hometown Hoedown Dinner at the Museum, and free admission to the Phippen Museum—all made possible by the generous support of the James Family Foundation, the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, Findlay Toyota, The Frame & I, and many more generous community-minded sponsors.

So, don’t miss this incredible chance to experience world-class Western Art in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. For more details, please visit PhippenArtMuseum.org or call (928)778-1385.