Mountain Artists Guild Celebrates 75 Years: Supporting Local Artists and Arts with Gala Reception, Fundraiser

Since its founding on Oct. 28, 1949, the Mountain Artists Guild (The Guild) has been instrumental in supporting Prescott artists and helping them improve their skills. Well known for the role it played in George Phippen’s art career (The Phippen Museum), The Guild became a creative arts and social hub, shaping Prescott as a cultural and visual arts center.

“George Phippen, as one of the original founders of The Guild, and countless others in the past 75 years, have honed their skills through their membership in The Guild,” said Guild Board Member Donald Hildreth.

75th Anniversary Gala Celebration, Fundraiser

“To mark this significant milestone, we are excited to host our 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration and Fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, featuring a show of traditional and contemporary art that celebrates our culturally diverse heritage, environment and community. Beginning at $85, tickets include a drink coupon with appetizers, and can be purchased on Mountain Artists Guild’s website or its donation site at https://donorbox.org/events/656548. Sarah Phippen is the guest speaker and space is limited, so we encourage you to register today,” said The Guild Treasurer Dawn Zintel. “Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsors and the silent auction will support our capital campaign to refresh our building (classrooms, galleries and library), as well as replace our parking lot. These projects will require approximately $200,000 to $250,000. As we proudly celebrate our 75th anniversary, we reach out to our community for support to continue our mission at 228 N. Alarcon Street.”

Longtime Supporter of Prescott Arts

As a membership-driven organization, for decades, The Guild has supported and educated artists of all ages and awarded scholarships to talented high school students pursuing art in college. Understanding the crucial role of creativity in child development, The Guild has offered after-school and summer art programs since the early 2000s. More recently, in collaboration with the Prescott Veterans Administration, The Guild began offering Veterans Art classes in 2021, recognizing the therapeutic power of art for those who have served.

The Mountain Artists Guild (The Guild) is Prescott’s only arts-focused 501(c)3 that is member-based and run. Beginning with 25 members, including founder George Phippen, and now numbering more than 200, The Guild is dedicated to fostering the education and appreciation of the visual arts in Yavapai County, through its galleries, classrooms and independent artist studios at its home at 228 N. Alarcon St., in Prescott. QCBN

For more information, visit mountainartistsguild.org.