Museum of Indigenous People
928.445.1230
www.museumofindigenouspeople.org
Discover Native History & Culture – Museum exhibits include prehistoric and contemporary examples of indigenous cultural and artistic materials from the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. The museum hosts guest artists most weekends, as well as special exhibits and art auctions throughout the year.
Phippen Museum
928.778.1385
www.phippenartmuseum.org
Arizonarama: Artwork by R.C. Rodell will be on display until June 4.
Unbridled Spirit: Pioneering Women in Art this new exhibit will be on display through June 25.
Bold Brush Painting – with
Gretchen Lopez
April 6-8, 4:00 PM
Find out how “Bold Brush Painting” can help you overcome the fear of starting a painting. Get to know what your brush can do with texture and impastos as we sculpt with paint to achieve looseness and vitality in our work. Subjects will be still life and the landscape.
Jerome – Too Stubborn To Die April 8, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Presented by Jay Mark. This presentation looks at the numerous disasters, tragedies and setbacks Jerome faced in its first 75 years, and how it still came out on top.
Art & Wine at the Phippen April 15, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Discover hidden wells of creativity as artist and Education Coordinator, Neal McEwen, leads you through the step-by-step process of creating your own original Western-themed acrylic painting. A fun-filled afternoon of art, wine and dessert appetizers will result in a finished painting that is suitable for framing. Call to reserve tickets.
Studio Drawing and Pastel Classes
The Phippen Museum offers pastel classes with Don Rantz for both beginner and experienced artists. They are held on Tue. and Wed. from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Continuous enrollment. The museum also offers drawing classes with Neal McEwen on Fridays and intermediate art for homeschoolers. Call the museum for details and to enroll in these classes.
See website for exhibit details and additional programs and events.
Prescott Western Heritage Foundation
928.910.2307
www.visitwhc.org
The Western Heritage Center is located on Historic Whiskey Row and is open Wednesday through Sunday Explore the exhibits and learn about Prescott’s western history and culture. The WHC also hosts lectures and book signings. See Facebook page for hours and event updates. Free admission!
Sharlot Hall Museum
928.445.3122
www.sharlothallmuseum.org
Living History Adventure:
Pioneers at the Party
April 8, 10:00 AM
Dress to impress, mind your manners, and get ready to spill the tea! What did social events look like on the Arizona frontier? Pioneers had to be resourceful with entertainment. Explore the Museum’s campus and meet Living History interpreters on the grounds and in historic buildings as they go about their day at the Living History Adventure. See the blacksmith work in a real forge, print something in the print shop, try your hand at crafts and activities, and more! Included with regular admission.
The Sharlot Hall Museum is an open-air heritage site and museum in downtown Prescott. Gardens, exhibits, and historic buildings open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM, and Sunday, 12 PM-4 PM.
‘Tis Art Center and Gallery
928.775.0223
www.tisartgallery.com
“Nature’s Palette” glasswork by Cindi Shaffer and stone sculptures by Arliss Newcomb continues through May 14.
An Exhibit of Fine Art Photography by Prescott area artists is on display from March 23 until April 25.
“Objects Found – Repurposed and Found Object Assemblage” Exhibit will open on April 27.
Visit the ‘Tis website for gallery hours and exhibit details. Art classes for children and adults are available in the ‘Tis Annex Art Education Building.