The Phippen, located 7 miles north of Prescott en route to Jerome, is named after cowboy artist George Phippen. The museum hosts changing exhibits of celebrated Western artists, along with a permanent collection of painting, sculpture, photography and other media depicting the American West. On Memorial Day weekend the museum hosts the Western Art Show & Sale at Courthouse Plaza, which typically features more than 100 artists.
Phippen Museum
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