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Cowboy in a Storm to Grace the Gateway into Prescott, Arizona

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When local Prescott, Arizona artist George Phippen passed away in 1966 at the age of 50, he was in the process of finishing a sculpture he called Cowboy in a Storm. This complicated figure is a detailed piece in bronze and has all of the trademarks of his extraordinary western artwork: it’s accurate, funny and, just like George, larger than life.
And more than 50 years later, with the support of the local art community, including the Prescott Area Art Trust, Ed & Kathy Reilly of the Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry and sculptor Debbie Gessner, along with generous contributions provided by The Harold James Family Trust, Jim Chamberlain of Sun State Builders and the City of Prescott, this very special piece has been reproduced in a monumental bronze for placement in the new roundabout at the Phippen Museum’s entrance on Highway 89.
Serving as a gateway to Granite Dells and Prescott, and a heartfelt welcome to visitors from far and wide, this permanent tribute to George Phippen is most appropriate and well deserved.
Naming a museum dedicated to Western art after George Phippen was a natural choice due to his inspirational character, artistic talent and influence on art of the West. His recognition as a co-founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America were also contributing factors. But the fact is, George was a born Western artist.
Ultimately, it was George’s keen sense of humor and lighthearted nature that endeared him to others. And he brought that aspect of his personality to his artwork, transcending the Western art genre and illustrating a basic commonality among men. But what he did best was to provide an everyman perspective that lets viewers share the humor in an otherwise bad situation and see a side of the American West that is both accurate and relatable. And that’s what Cowboy in a Storm achieves in a singular piece of artwork.
And on Saturday, May 26th at 11AM, the Phippen family, along with museum staff, trustees and local dignitaries, will proudly gather on the east side of the historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza for a very special unveiling ceremony at the Phippen Museum’s 44th Annual Western Art Show and Sale (May 26, 27 & 28, 2018). The public is also welcome and encouraged to attend this heartfelt tribute to George Phippen and his inspiring legacy and incredible artwork.

Depicting real life situations and paying extremely close attention to detail was incredibly important to George. In fact, he once noted that the compliments he appreciated most throughout his career came from those who knew the details and said he got it right. In addition to his unwavering commitment to accuracy, he also developed an ability to capture just the right moment in a story with crisp action and a perspective that brought a smile to the observer.
All that can be said is, “You got it right, George!”
The Phippen Museum is located only a few minutes north of downtown Prescott at 4701 Highway 89 North. Their annual Western Art Show and Sale has been an extremely popular annual Memorial weekend tradition since 1974. For additional information on this or any other event at the museum, please call (928) 778-1385, or visit their website at www.phippenartmuseum.org.

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LOCAL NEWS: The Northern Arizona VA in Prescott has provided an update on their Homeless Veteran Program. . . .PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System’s Homeless Veteran Program, along with its community partners, housed 445 Veterans in 2022, exceeding their target goal by 157%.Nationally, the 2022 goal was to house 38,000 homeless Veterans— a goal that was exceeded by 6.3%. The Department of Veterans Affairs remains committed to ending Veteran homelessness and increasing housing placements is critical to achieving this goal.“This success is a result of efforts built on the evidence-based ‘Housing First’ approach, which prioritizes getting a Veteran into housing, then provides the Veteran with the support they need to stay housed,” said Steve Sample, Medical Center Director.In Northern Arizona, there are a variety of services designed to house homeless Veterans. The VA’s Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program includes VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers that provide formerly homeless Veterans with subsidized housing and a wraparound, interdisciplinary case management team to address issues that may have contributed to homelessness. The program provides justice outreach services, employment services, health care services through the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, outreach, and transitional housing support. The VA also works closely with community partners to house homeless Veterans through a system called Coordinated Entry, where community agencies along with the VA regularly meet to coordinate efforts and ensure homeless Veterans do not fall through the cracks.“We are fortunate that there is so much support for helping homeless Veterans in our area,” said Jessica Taylor, Homeless Program Coordinator for the Northern Arizona VA. “This success could not have been possible without great collaboration between our community partners, Housing Authorities, Tribal partnerships, and support from our local communities.”Looking ahead, the VA will continue to explore new avenues to house homeless Veterans and overcome housing barriers. In collaboration with U.S VETS, Gorman & Company, and the Arizona Department of Housing, a supportive housing project on the grounds of the VA’s Fort Whipple campus is in the initial planning stages. The VA is also expanding outreach to ensure that homeless Veterans are aware of services available to them. For Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness— or if you know of homeless Veterans in need of assistance, call 877-424-3838.For more information on renting to or hiring homeless Veterans, visit: www.va.gov/homelessAbout the Northern Arizona VA: Through its main campus in Prescott, along with Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Anthem— with additional clinics in Tuba City, Page, Kayenta, Chinle, Holbrook, and Polacca, the Northern Arizona VA provides services to approximately 33,000 Veterans over a catchment area of more than 65,000 square miles.. . .www.facebook.com/VAPrescott ... See MoreSee Less

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