Prescott Guide

The Mountain Artists Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, support and training in the entire realm of the visual arts. Prescott Guide introduces the Mountain Artists Guild, celebrating 70 years of art in Prescott ! Mountain Artists Guild in Prescott, since 1949, has been involved with the visual arts through exhibits, seminars, workshops, scholarships, and practical experience and training in the creation of artistic works. Mountain Artists Guild also offers “Open Studios.” These are available in several media and different formats. These studios provide the encouraging presence of other artists in various stages of creative development. They promote a relaxing, non-judgmental atmosphere and opportunities for helpful interaction with and motivation from other artists. The Mountain Artists Gallery & Gift Shop provides a place for emerging artists of all media to: Display, promote and sell their work in a fine art gallery setting Learn such necess...

Ever been to an outdoor concert in Prescott? Prescott Guide offers the local community and visitors a little background and what to expect at Prescott’s annual legendary Bluegrass Festival. How it started The Prescott Bluegrass Festival started out as a simple contest dedicated to a local fiddle player. By the 1980's it had morphed into typical full-on bluegrass festival. Since the mid-90's the festival has been held in June at its current location at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Prior to that, the festival had been held at Watson Lake park. Since its move to downtown Prescott, it has remained free and continues to be the one of the few bluegrass festivals still free to the public. What to expect The festival is financially supported by various local businesses, Friends of Bluegrass, the City of Prescott, the Arizona Commission on the Arts as well as various entrepreneurial ventures like raffles and merchandising. Prescott's Chamber of Commerce is the coordinat...