Community Calendar

Prescott’s Phippen Museum is once again hosting the 10th Arizona Pastel Artists Association National Show. The exhibition and sale runs from February 28 through April 19, 2026. Creativity and unique subject matters spark this showcase of paintings full of rich, saturated colors that only pastels can achieve.

We invite you to the grand opening reception on March 14th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The reception includes a presentation by artist Karen Budan, a luncheon and an awards ceremony, which are open to the public and free of charge.

Paintings in the exhibition include landscape, still life, abstract and more, including western and local themes. Works from fifteen northern Arizona artists will be on display as well as artists from across the state and nation.
Nationally acclaimed and award-winning artist, Karen Budan, served as judge for the juried show. Karen is a contemporary still life artist, whose style ranges from realistic to highly photorealistic. Her paintings capture vivid colors, luminous reflections and extraordinary detail.
The Phippen Art Museum is located at 4701 Highway 89 North in Prescott. For more information please visit: apaa.wildapricot.org.

Photo caption: Aerie Trailhead Sunset by Sedona Artist, Suzette Young

Join NAU Art Museums at the beautiful Clara M. Lovett Art Museum on the 2nd floor of historic Old Main for an exhibit highlighting the works of the School of Art and Design faculty.

The show will be open February 17, through April 25, 2026. Tuesdays through Saturdays

The Artist Reception is February 26 | 5 - 7 PM

#CAlisArt #NAUArt+Design #FacultyExhibition #NAUArtMuseums #ClaraMLovettArtMuseum

"Learn how Mondrian used simple geometric shapes—like rectangles—and bold lines to create vibrant works of art, then design your own Mondrian-inspired masterpiece using construction paper rectangles and bright marker details.

For children, ages 6-10. Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537."

Hear music by local chamber players and special guests every month during the Third Friday Chamber Music Series. This month, enjoy a special Central Arizona Percussion Ensemble playing on plastic pipes. All programs are subject to change. The Third Friday Chamber Music series is arranged and hosted by Suzanne Fisher.

Bookmans 4 the LOVE of Animals, Flagstaff Big Read Team Trivia II

Friday | April 17 | 6 - 7 PM | Bookmans Cafe

All ages welcome, come ready to compete for generous Bookmans credit certificates using nothing but your knowledge of tooth and claw!

This season's Flagstaff Big Read is asking us all to take a walk on the wild side with Mary Roach’s book: FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law! It is a collection of stories about the many many times that non-human animals and human animals have had to learn how to get along - or are still learning.

You can pick up a free copy of Roach’s book at the Flagstaff Public Library, Cline Library, The Riles Building at NAU, the Murdoch Center, or Culture Connect AZ! Join one of our programs between January and May 2026 to engage with your community while learning more about animals and how we live with them all around the world.

Go to Flagstaff Big Read Coalition to learn more about our free community events, check-out reading lists and at-home activities, or learn more about Fuzz!

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week with the Flagstaff community and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. Starting from April 13th going till April 20th with pre-events beginning April 7th. Inviting everyone to connect with the night and it’s inspiration, and enjoy the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff’s designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City.

Information on locations and times are a bit vague on the website at the moment. Yet, it does seem there is a different location each night.

The NAU Cello Studio is going to Italy! This summer, members of the studio will be attending the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Piedmont, Italy! The cello studio is reaching out to their community to help make this once in a lifetime opportunity a reality! If you are able to, please help them out by donating at the link below or with the QR code above! Any amount of money would be greatly appreciated including sharing their page and donation link with your friends and family.

https://givingday.foundationnau.org/a/gday/106502/CS

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This event, known as parkrun, takes place every Saturday morning - same time, same place, same 5K distance. Run, walk, jog, walk the dog, push the grandchildren in a stroller, or volunteer - this event is free, for everyone, forever. It is an opportunity to get outside into the fresh air with a bunch of like-minded folks. It’s is worldwide. Every Saturday about 350,000 people all around the world are doing their own local parkrun. Visit our website and complete a one-time registration so your parkrun efforts can be recorded. Please JOIN US! See you on Saturday - we start at 7:30am.

Join us for our 29th year! "See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food." The Prescott Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm at 900 Iron Springs Road (Dignity Health, YRMC Miller Valley lot at Iron Springs/Miller Valley) from April 4 through October 31, 2026. This market hosts local farmers, ranchers and food and craft vendors each week. Customers can find fresh specialty produce, meat, seafood, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. As a vital part of the economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local food. We accept cash, credit, debit and FMNP coupons for WIC/CSFP, and DOUBLE EBT/SNAP benefits! *Pets/support dogs are not allowed at the market. ADA service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are always welcome. For more information visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org