Downtown Prescott at dusk, restaurants and Whiskey Row bars in Prescott, Arizona

Prescott art walks

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Quick answer
The Fourth Friday Art Walk happens monthly: galleries and shops open evenings with live music, food, and openings. About 30 venues participate downtown. Western art, photography, contemporary, and mixed-media all show.

What it is

A coordinated monthly art walk on the fourth Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free, family-friendly, walkable downtown.

Participating venues

About 30 galleries, shops, and restaurants open their doors with featured art, refreshments, and often live music.

What to expect

Walking circuit through downtown, plaza-side blocks. Maps available at most venues. Wine, light food, and conversation with artists at most stops.

Year-round

Runs monthly except occasionally December (replaced by the Christmas Lighting weekend) and major holidays.

How to plan

Park once on the plaza after 5 p.m. (free). Walk Cortez to Sheldon to Montezuma to Granite, hitting venues. Dinner before or after. Two hours covers most of the route.

Frequently asked

When is Fourth Friday?+

The fourth Friday of each month, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Is it free?+

Yes.

How many galleries?+

About 30 venues participate.

Is it family-friendly?+

Yes.

Is parking free?+

Yes, plaza-area street parking is free after 6 p.m.

Does it run year-round?+

Yes, with rare exceptions for major holidays.

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