You’re Invited to the Third Annual

Paint Wickenburg
Saturday March 14th, 2026

     

Paint Wickenburg is a collaboration between the Desert Caballeros Western Museum & the Wickenburg Art Center.  Our goal is to promote The Arts in Wickenburg through the artistic portrayal of our Historic Downtown.

On Saturday, March 14th, we are proud to present the 3rd Annual Paint Wickenburg plein air event, a site-specific and in-person painting event with the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. The designated area to paint in downtown Wickenburg will be from the Hassayampa bridge to Basha's and from there to the train station on Frontier Street. Areas outside the above boundaries may be added at a later date ie: Boyd Ranch, Vulture City.

The event is rain or shine, painting on site and Wickenburg has to be the subject.  It's first come, first served for easel locations. 

 

This open-air event  is open to all artists, working in 2D media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, ink and mixed media.  This artistic celebration is limited to works created onsite that portray the historic Wickenburg cityscape, which can include any of its unique features, architecture, statuary or green spaces.   

 

Registration is $ 35.00 - Registration and payment can be made on the Wickenburg Art Center Website or in person at the Art Center. 

Register Here

3rd Annual Paint Wickenburg - 3/14/2026

A limited number of easels will be available to borrow from the Museum at the morning check-in, on a first-come basis.  Artists are required to bring all other supplies they will need. 

 

All artwork must be priced at $ 150 or more.   The limit is 2 paintings per artist and artwork must not exceed 36” square, framed, maximum size.  Artwork must be framed and ready to hang. (No sawtooth hangars-picture wire only.)

 

Easel-sitters will be on hand to assist with breaks and the approximately 2 block, downtown area is within easy walking distance of bathroom and rest areas as well as many great places to buy lunch and snacks.

 

Schedule:

January 2026 - Registration Opens

Event Timeline:

8 - 9am artists register at the Desert Caballeros Museum Learning Center, (french easels will be for loan if needed)

9am - 3pm  !! Paint !!

3 - 3:30pm paintings hung in Learning Center, (paintings must be framed and ready to hang, no saw-tooth hangars, gallery wrapped canvas with no staples and finished edges are allowed)

3:30 - 5pm reception and sales

After the reception artists may choose to take unsold works home or to the Wickenburg Art Center where they will be on display through April 8th.

Percentage split on art sales: 70% to artist, 15% to WAC, 15% to DCWM

$150 minimum price for art sales

Pieces must be ready to hang, (no saw-tooth hangars, gallery wrapped canvas with no staples and finished edges allowed)

36" square framed maximum size

Limit to two paintings per artist

Artists reminded to bring lunch, water and any other necessities