The Phippen Museum OUR STORY
Approaching the Phippen Museum of Western Art from the south offers visitors a breathtaking journey through Prescott’s majestic Granite Dells, where they are treated to awe-inspiring rock formations and sheer cliffs. Amidst the backdrop of sagebrush, cactus, and high-desert wildlife, coupled with stunning vistas, the setting perfectly encapsulates the essence of the Old West. The museum is named after George Phippen, the inaugural President of the Cowboy Artists of America, whose legacy continues to inspire. Following his passing in 1966, a dedicated group of friends, family, and fellow artists were spurred by Phippen's work ethic and inspirational character to establish a facility dedicated to representing Western artists. In 1974, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation was established with the aim of providing a platform for Western art. The inaugural Memorial Day Show, held the same year, featured some of the nation's most talented Western sculptors and painters. Over the course of a decade, revenue from these annual shows, combined with the generous donation of land from the James Family Trust, laid the groundwork for the construction of the Phippen Museum. Finally, on October 13, 1984, the museum proudly opened its doors to the public, marking the realization of a longstanding dream.
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