One of America’s most renowned Western artists, Bill Nebeker, was selected to create a bronze sculpture as a memorial to officers who have lost their lives in service of citizens of Yavapai County. Nebeker’s selection was announced by the Yavapai Law Enforcement Memorial Committee (YLEMC), chaired by Sheriff Scott Mascher. Nebeker, a lifelong resident of Prescott, said he was humbled and honored beyond his ability to express. Recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent sculptors of … [Read more...] about Nebeker Selected to Sculpt Bronze Statue Honoring Fallen Officers
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Roundabout Cowboy Sculpture Nearing Completion
The-eye-catching 15-foot tall bronze sculpture, “Cowboy in a Storm” is nearing completion. It soon will be the centerpiece of the new roundabout under construction on Highway 89 at the northeast edge of Prescott. The sculpture is the creation of the late renowned Western artist George Phippen. Appropriately, it will be located due west of the historic Phippen Museum, named in recognition of Phippen. A native of rural Iowa and Kansas, Phippen later moved to Arizona where he began his career … [Read more...] about Roundabout Cowboy Sculpture Nearing Completion