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Art Shows in Prescott, Arizona

The town of Prescott, Arizona, is a haven for artists. Nestled in the mountains about 90 miles north of Phoenix, Prescott's historical downtown district is home to a variety of art galleries and shops. The community offers a thriving art scene, and art enthusiasts can enjoy art shows and festivals throughout the year. Whether your interest lies in images of the American West, Native American art, pottery or handcrafted jewelry, Prescott's art events calendar has much to offer.

  1. Fall for the Arts Festival

    • Each year, the town of Prescott sponsors the Family Arts Festival in the spring and the Fall for the Arts Festival in the autumn. The Family Arts Festival offers an art show featuring the works of budding young local artists. Festivities include displays of student art, art demonstrations, performances by local youth drama and musical groups, and an art auction to benefit an arts scholarship fund at a local high school. The Fall for the Arts festival draws an annual crowd of more than10,000 visitors and features over 100 exhibitions. The festival offers arts and crafts, a juried art show, musical entertainment and kids' activities. See photography, painting, wood, fiber arts, glass, basketry, jewelry, collage, metalwork and many more styles, according to the event website.

      Town of Prescott Valley

      7501 E. Civic Circle

      Prescott, AZ 86314

      928-759-3000

      pvaz.net

    Western Art Show

    • Each year, the Phippen Museum presents the Western Art Show and Sale. Held in Prescott's Courthouse Plaza, the show features more than 120 artists from across the nation. Though their styles and mediums vary, all the art has a western theme. Art activities for youth, "quick draw" art demonstrations and a special show featuring miniature western art round out the festivities.

      Phippen Museum

      4701 Highway 89 N.

      Prescott, AZ 86301

      928-778-1385

      phippenartmuseum.org

    Art the 4th

    • Every fourth Friday of the month, local galleries, art supply stores, bars and gift shops stay open late for the Art the 4th Art Walk. Artists also display their works along the sidewalks of downtown Prescott. Browse through galleries such as the Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art, featuring pottery, bronze sculpture, paintings and photography, and the Arts Prescott Gallery, a cooperative for local artists featuring photography, leather work, pottery and many other artistic styles.

      Prescott's Art! The 4th Dimension

      c/o The Huckeba Gallery

      227 W. Gurley St.

      Prescott, AZ 86301

      928-778-1481

      artthe4th.com

    Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts

    • Prescott's Mountain Artists Guild sponsors Spring and Summer Festivals of Fine Arts and Crafts each year. Festivals feature numerous booths showing local artists' works, including photography, painting, carving, mixed media, folk art, jewelry, textiles, crafts and other artistic styles. Purchase your favorite piece of art, or watch new works being created at one of the many art demonstration shows. Listen to live jazz as you view the offerings of local artists.

      Mountain Artists Guild, Inc.

      228 North Alarcon

      Prescott, AZ 86301

      928.776.4009

      mountainartistsguild.org

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