Arts & Humanities

Prescott Fine Art & Wine Festival

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ

Takes place on Sat., Aug. 3 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sun., Aug 4 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. Free admission. Juried exhibition of outstanding fine art vendors and featuring a variety of all-ages activities including artist demonstrations, kids’ art and interactive art activities. Hosted by the Mountain Artists ... Read more

Prescott Library Events This Month

Prescott Public Library Prescott, Arizona

The library hosts a wide variety of events each month, including book clubs, events for teens, crafts, special interest talks and much more! Community groups meet at the library every week. See the events calendar page on the library website to see what’s offered in Aug. The 3rd Friday Chamber Music concert will take place ... Read more

August Events – Prescott Valley Public Library

Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ

August events for children, teens and adults at the Prescott Valley Public Library include Learn To Sew, Teen Game Time, Read to a Dog, Teen Crafternoon, Coffee with a Veteran, Chair Yoga, Silverkite Community Art classes and more! See website for details. Some events are held online or may require registration. The library is located ... Read more

Art Classes & Programs

Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ

Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts offers a variety of classes and programs for youth and adults, including ceramics, 2D art and theater. Check the website to see what’s being offered in August.

2024 YC Art Faculty Exhibition

Yavapai College – Prescott Art Gallery 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ

The YC Art Faculty exhibition will run from Aug. 2 through Sept. 7. The Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery is located at 1100 E. Sheldon St. Gallery hours are Tue.-Sat. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Check website for updates on upcoming shows.

Explore Prescott’s History

Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ

Located in downtown Prescott at 415 W. Gurley St. The history museum has exhibits, galleries, gardens and historic buildings. Open Tue. to Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and 12:00-4:00 PM on Sundays. Check the museum website for info on Pop Up Programs, Living History Adventures, lectures and other special events. General admission gives access for two ... Read more

Highlands Center Lecture about Aldo Leopold

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Aldo Leopold Living History. His words have awakened many over the years to the necessity of respect for the land and for each other. Many know who he was through his conservation classic, “A Sand County Almanac,” published in 1949. $15/members and $20/nonmembers. Register online.

Explore Prescott’s Western Heritage

Prescott Western Heritage Center 156 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ

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 event updates. Free admission!

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry and Gallery 7331 E. 2nd St, Prescott Valley, Arizona

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday at 11:00 AM. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $20 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome.

$20