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Phippen Museum 51st Western Art Show & Sale 2025
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REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted Application Types:
Artist

Images: 4 (a booth shot is NOT required)

Fee: (Application Fee): $35.00
Fee: (Late Application Fee): $70.00 after 1/1/2025

Application Amount:
You can submit up to 8 applications for this show.

Emerging Artists:
This application does not accept applications from emerging artists.
Time Remaining:
 The application deadline has passed.
Dates & Deadlines


  • Open Date


  • Application Deadline


  • Purchase Deadline


  • Event Start


  • Event End

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RULES/REGULATIONS BOOTH INFORMATION REFUND POLICY JURY DETAILS
RULES BOOTH REFUND JURY

EVENT INFORMATION

Join us for the 51st Annual Western Art Show & Sale in historic downtown Prescott, Arizona, this Memorial Day weekend! Since 1974, this cherished three-day event has celebrated the rich legacy of Western art against the stunning backdrop of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.

We invite both established and emerging western artists to showcase their exceptional work at this vibrant outdoor show. This is your opportunity to connect with a passionate audience and fellow creatives, all while honoring the artistic spirit inspired by local legend George Phippen.

With 17,000 attendees in 2024, our highly publicized event is a fantastic platform to gain recognition and advance your career in fine art. Many renowned western artists got their start at our show, including Cowboy Artists of America members, John Coleman CA, Bill Nebeker CA, Tim Cox CA, and Martin Grelle CA, and we’re proud to support the next generation of talented artists.

So don’t miss this chance to be part of a wonderful celebration of art and culture! Submit your work and join us in making this year’s Western Art Show & Sale an unforgettable experience where creativity and community come together in one unforgettable weekend!

RULES/REGULATIONS

A current booth map and specific rules and regulations for booth setup, takedown, and participation are created, distributed and enforced by Yavapai County and will be provided upon acceptance into the Show. In addition, a signed Artist Agreement will be required to participate.

BOOTH INFORMATION

There are approximately 115 booth spaces available on the Courthouse Plaza and artists will be allocated a minimum of 10' x 15' space per booth.  Electrical power is available for a limited number of booths.  Artists must provide their own display equipment, lighting, extension cords, etc. Canopies are recommended but not required. Further details and information concerning site specifics and setup will be provided upon acceptance. If juried into the show, all fees will be due by March 15th, 2025. 
Please be aware that booth spaces are assigned on a first-paid basis and all revenue from the sale of artwork will be retained by the artist. However, artists are responsible for any sales taxe and will be required to acquire and provide an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) number.
Pricing:
Single Booth Fee: $450
Double Booth Fee: $750
Electrical Power Add-on (LIMITED): $45

REFUND POLICY

All booth fees and other payments due from participating artists for the annual art show and sale are due on March 15th, 2025. If payment has been received and the artist then cancels their option to participate in the show, refunds will be issued in accordance with the following schedule:
  • Before March 15th = A full refund, minus a 15% administration fee.
  • March 16th through April 15th = A full refund minus a 25% administration fee.
  • April 16th through May 15th = A full refund minus a 40% administration fee
  • May 16th through the Show & Sale = No refund

JURY DETAILS

Average number of applications submitted each year:
130
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:
90
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:
20
How returning artists are selected:
Received an award
Selected by on-site jury
Selected by peer jurors
Selected by show director or board
Vendors that are excluded/ineligible:
Food Vendors Commercial Business Vendors
How images are viewed by jurors:
LCD projectors onto screen or wall
Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by:
Random Order
Jurors score applications using the following scale:
Yes, No, or Maybe
Number of jurors scoring applications:
5
The show organizes the jurors for a:
Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Jurors score
Convened as a group in one room
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?
Jury process is closed
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