Prescott Plein Air Art Festival

October 13th-16th

Celebrating Prescott’s Diverse Landscapes

This annual celebration offers attendees a chance to observe and interact with artists painting in outdoor settings.

From October 13-16, fifteen professional artists will take their studios outdoors, painting at scenic locations around the Prescott area as part of the 3rd Annual Pres cott Pl ein Air Art Festival. Presented by the Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott, in partnership with the Prescott National Forest, Touchmark at the Ranch, Yavapai College

Art Gallery and Mountain Artists Guild this special event will showcase Prescott’s natural, historical, and architectural beauty.

Timeline of Events

2022 Plein Air Artists

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Plate Tectonics Tues, Oct 11th w/ Steve Van Slyke

The seminar begins with a classroom discussion of the history of the Theory of Plate Tectonics followed by a hike to the five rock formations where participants use instruments to reveal evidence of past tectonic activity.

BEES, BIRDS, AND BATS, OH MY! Tues, Oct 18th w/ Gaye Oberlin

Provide homes and they will come! Learn how you can attract bees, bluebirds, kestrels, and bats to your yard by providing them with boxes for shelter and reproduction.

Cannibalism: Fascinating Examples in the Natural World

Tues, Oct 25th w/ Sarah Vincent

This masterful, interactive, and exciting presentation will cover fascinating examples of cannibalism in the natural world paired with a human example or two.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Sat, November 5th

10am - 3pm FREE

15th Annual

Holiday Bazaar

Visit the Highlands Center prepared to peruse and purchase nature themed crafts created by local artists and artisans. We expect to have over 20 vendors sharing their wares at this year’s event. So stop by and pick up some unique, locally made gifts for your loved ones, or find that special item just for yourself!

Sat, Nov 12, TWO CLASSES

10am-12pm and 12:30-2:30

cost: $30, $15 for a child

MEMBERS SAVE $5

Wreath Making Workshop

with Sue Clabby

If you have ever been to the Highlands Center around the holidays, then you are sure to have seen the lovely wreath we hang by our store every season. This November, we are offering you the opportunity to learn from Sue Clabby, the creator of our wreath, and take home your very own made with your own hands.

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