ear thsongOctober– November 2010 HEARD.ORG

Celebrate thanksgiving at the heard

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letitia ChambersDirector, Heard Museum

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Debra utacia Krol EditorKate Crowley Editorial supportKate fulton

Alissa Wahl Graphic DesignerCaesar Chaves Creative DirectorPhil Conley Art Director

Pamela Mundy Membership Managerbeth blunt Circles of Giving Manager

lifE tRustEEsDr. E. Daniel Albrecht (in memoriam)Kay benedictJames t. bialacHerbert J. boolNorma Jean Coulterfrank E. CurleyRobert J. DuffyMary G. Hamiltonbarbara HeardJoel P. HoxieDr. thomas M. HudakRichard l. JohnesEdward f. lowryDennis H. lyonRuss A. (Rusty) lyon, Jr.

Clint J. MagnussenRobert l. MatthewsMiriam J. McClennenMary Ellen McKeeJames Meenaghanlouise MenkDr. Wayne lee MitchellMareen NicholsJack s. ParkerDavid E. ReeseMary Dell PritzlaffWilliam C. schubertsheryl l. sculleyRichard H. silvermanJohn G. stuart

tRustEEsMartha l. AlbrechtRobert H. (Piestewa) Amesshirley AveryArlene K. ben-HorinHoward R. berlinDr. George blue spruce, Jr.Mark b. bonsallDonald E. brandtPamela M. bruderRobert b. bullaf. Wesley Clelland, iiiRobert A. CowiePam Del DucaRyan P. DesmondRobert s. DiamondA.J. fleet DickeyPeter s. fineDebra friedmanPatricia K. HibbelerMary W. HudakCarrie l. HulburdJames R. Huntwork

Jeffrey H. KahnDavid Krietorbill lavidgeJames f. lowmanfrederick A. lynnCarol Ann MackayValerie ManningJacob C. MooreWilliam J. NassikasChristina Nauglesusan H. Navranscott H. O’ConnorArthur l. Pelberg, M.D.bill Pepicello, Ph.D. lee W. PetersonWick Pilcher Joette b. schmidtJohn b. stitelerlisa uriasbryan VincentRichard b. West, iiiRichard H. Whitney

Fall at the Heard Museum promises to be a very exciting time. Echoes, Fire, and Shadows, an exhibit of extraordinary glass art by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary, is a “must-see.” The exhibit opens October 16 with special events, including glassblowing exhibitions by Singletary and local artists. Singletary’s work draws on symbols of an ancient indigenous American culture and an art form known for millennia in Europe to create a contemporary and stunning body of fine art.

The Heard Museum will now be open 364 days a year, every day but December 25. Plan to join us through the year for some of the holiday celebrations we are planning. We are also continuing our popular third Friday program NU (Native + You). Also, watch Earth Song and other member communications for special programming that will occur on selected First Fridays.

On Thanksgiving Day, enjoy our Native American Feast Day at the Heard Museum. Dine in an “edible gallery”. Only foods native to “Turtle Island,” an indigenous name for North America, will be served. (Not surprisingly, many foods we associate with Thanksgiving, including turkey with all the trimmings, are native to the U.S.)

Navajo Chef Freddie Bitsoie is working with our Café to create five menus to commemorate the fall harvest, four of which will represent different regions of the U.S., and only foods native to that region will be included on that station. The fifth harvest station will be a fusion menu featuring Native foods reflecting influences in menu and preparation styles from other cultures and cuisines. We hope you and your family will make reservations and join us as we enjoy this bountiful harvest feast in the Heard Museum courtyard. What better way to celebrate the generosity shown by Native peoples at the first Thanksgiving!

Robert b. bulla President

Mark b. bonsall Vice President

Dr. George blue spruce, Jr. Secretary

f. Wesley Clelland, iii Treasurer

Dr. letitia Chambers Director

On the cover: Preston singletary (tlingit), [tleil tlax Wooch yáx udatí (lákt)], Eagle Dance staff (Ch’áak Woos’aa Gaa), 2008 (detail) Gift of Jeanie Harlan4495-1a&b

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Singletary is recognized internationally for his work, which combines traditional American Indian designs and the medium of glass. For nearly two decades, he has melded the symbols, patterns and legends of his Tlingit heritage with the dynamism of the Studio Glass movement, creating a distinctive and powerful body of work.

“What I’m trying to do in my own way is represent my culture,” Singletary says. “It’s sort of a reclamation process of taking charge of what it is that our people do and declaring who we are—contemporary people as opposed to an anthropological study.”

The exhibit, containing works from the artist’s own collection and pieces from major museum and private collections, illustrates Singletary’s artistic evolution over the past two decades. Included are many rare works, some of which have never before been exhibited. The exhibition is further enhanced by original music and video, signaling a new artistic direction for Singletary.

The signature piece of the exhibition is “Clan House.” This 10-foot by 16-foot cast-glass triptych references Tlingit architecture and art. Comprising two bas-relief carved house posts framing an elaborately ornamented screen, the monumental glass sculpture recalls the composition of the interior of a Tlingit longhouse.

“Preston Singletary has left an indelible imprint on Tlingit tradition, modern art and contemporary glass,” states Melissa G. Post, Museum of Glass curator who organized the exhibition. Presented by ; sponsored by Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation and JoAnn McGrath.

The Heard Museum showing is presented by Ann B. Ritt, with support from the J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, the Margaret T. Morris Foundation and the Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass.

The exhibition will be on display through February 6, 2011.

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circles of giving brunch with the artistGlassblowing Demonstration: Preston singletary will do a special glassblowing session. RsVP to Dani boone at 602.346.8192 or dboone@heard.org by October 8. Generously catered by Arizona Catering.

members’ reception, 2 to 4 p.m.Glassblowing Demonstration: Preston singletary will do a special glassblowing session. RsVP to 602.251.0209 ext. 6402 or members@heard.org.Generously catered by Fabulous Food.

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public openingGlassblowing Demonstration: Watch local artists Joshua Dopp and Adam frus create art in the “Highway Hotshop.” free with museum admission.

A special series on glass art featuring expert speakers will be presented on sundays in October, November and January. small cast versions of the medallions from the “Clan House” installation featured in the exhibition will be for sale, along with other items of singletary’s work in the berlin Gallery, the Heard Museum shop’s contemporary retail space.

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Preston singletary (tlingit), “Never twice the same” (tlingit storage box) [tleil tlax Wooch yáx udatí (lákt)], 2003from within

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7th annual spirit of the heard awardsteele Auditorium

tony Reyna (taos Pueblo) is this year’s spirit of the Heard recipient. Reyna, a World War ii veteran who survived the bataan Death March and 3 ½ years in a Japanese prison camp, is an inspiration to many.

in 1947, Reyna (left) opened a small arts and crafts store which is still a thriving business managed by his son Phillip. Reyna was elected governor of the pueblo two times, and he was instrumental in the return of sacred blue lake to the pueblo. At age 94, Reyna still works in the store and continues to serve his community.

Come celebrate Reyna’s life during a special ceremony and reception. free and open to all.

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3 suNDAy2 P.M.

arizona opera performance of little warrior comes homeEnjoy this operatic performance written by Navajo scholar Evangeline Parsons-yazzie. free and open to the public in the steele Auditorium.

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movie mondayChiefs (2002, 87 min). the Wyoming indian High school basketball team strives to recapture the state basketball championship while battling poverty, alcoholism, drugs and racism.

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read a book, take a look with heard museum north scottsdaleAppaloosa library, 7377 E. silverstone Drive, scottsdalein this program designed for children age 2 to 5, explore how dolls come to life in children’s picture books at the library before seeing them in the exhibit More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls at the Heard Museum North scottsdale.

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reel close film screeningsAppaloosa library 7377 E. silverstone Drive, scottsdaleMiss Navajo (2007, 60 min) documents the Miss Navajo Nation pageant and shows the importance of cultural preservation and the meaning of being a Navajo woman.

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7 tHuRsDAy7 P.M.

simon ortiz and labriola center lecture on indigenous land, culture, and communityDr. Kathryn shanley (Assiniboine), of the university of Montana will speak about “’Mapping’ indigenous futures: Creating a Native Voice in Higher Education.” free and open to the public. steel Auditorium. this lecture is part of a continuing collaboration with Asu to bring Native speakers of note to the Heard Museum.

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movie mondayLady Warriors (2002, 90 min). follow the tuba City High school girl’s cross-country running team, the lady Warriors, during their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Arizona state Cross-Country Championship in 2000.

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12 tuEsDAy1:30 P.M.

heard guild presents … gregory mcnameeGregory McNamee will speak about “the Opening of the frontier and the Closing of the West.” free and open to the public.

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read a book, take a look with heard museum north scottsdaleAfter reading about American indian dolls, experience them for real in the exhibit More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls.

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fall shop sale: both locationssee page 10.

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Preston singletary: echoes, Fire, and shadows

circles of giving opening, 10 a.m.members opening, 2 p.m.see Page 2.

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17 suNDAy11 A.M. tO 5 P.M.

Preston singletary: echoes, Fire, and shadows opens to public

highway hotshop glass demonstrationsee Page 2.

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18 MONDAy1:30 P.M.

movie mondayWhen Your Hands Are Tied (56 min, 2006) young Native people find new ways to express themselves in the contemporary world while holding fast to strong traditional ways.

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american indian book discussionAppaloosa library 7377 E. silverstone Drive, scottsdaleAppetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West by stephen fried.

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20 WEDNEsDAy9:30 A.M.

heard guild meeting & volunteer opportunity fairDr. letitia Chambers, director of the Heard Museum, will speak about the “New Direction for the Heard Museum.” free and open to the public.

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deadline to register for native peoples of the southwest short coursesee page 12.

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nu (native + you)la calaca caberetExperience a performance by la Calaca Cabaret, featuring Día de los Muertos artists Zarco Guerrero, stella Pope Duarte, Michelle Ceballos and other guests. the show begins at 7:30 p.m. and is a celebration of music, dance, poetry, storytelling and theater. Come early and dine at the Café from 5:30 to 8 p.m! Also, enjoy a drink from the cash bar. the shop and berlin Gallery are open until 8 p.m., so stop in to preview special works by Preston singletary. Presented by

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glass lecture: “a brief history of the studio glass movement”Hear as tom Philabaum, owner of Philabaum Glass Gallery in downtown tucson, speaks about his work and the history of the studio Glass Movement. Philabaum opened the Glass studio at the sonoran Art foundation, which is dedicated to the education and appreciation of glass.

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25 MONDAy1:30 P.M.

movie mondaysTurquoise Rose (2007, 94 min) is a coming-of-age story that follows a Native American college student named turquoise Rose as she begrudgingly forgoes a trip to Europe with her friends to return to the Navajo Reservation and take care of her ailing grandmother.

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the cinematic american indian - a three-part film lecture series tuesdays, October 26, Nov 2 and 9Hear as film scholar and film festival director frederick linch discusses Native people in film and the Western film genre. Cowboys, soldiers, ladies of all types, bankers, ranchers, good guys, bad guys, latinos, Chinese and American indians inhabit the celluloid world with humanity in common.

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movie mondayssee Page 7.

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reel close film screeningsAppaloosa library7377 E. silverstone Drive, scottsdaleWater Flowing Together (2007, 79 min) chronicles the life of Jock soto (Navajo) as he prepares to retire from a stellar 24-year career as a principal dancer for the New york City ballet. soto’s journey home to reconnect with the culture he left behind is also explored.

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fusion at heard museum north scottsdaleEnjoy Heard Museum North scottsdale at dusk and experience music, an artist trunk show and cocktails. free for members, $5 for non-members; refreshments available for sale until 8 p.m.

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6 sAtuRDAy10 A.M. tO 4 P.M.

navajo weaver’s marketplacesee Page 10.

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circles of giving receptionRsVP to Dani boone at 602.346.8192 or dboone@heard.org by October 21. Catering provided by Heard Museum North scottsdale Café.

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29 fRiDAy6 P.M.

members receptionRsVP to 602.251.0209 ext. 6404 or members@heard.org by October 21. Catering provided by Heard Museum North scottsdale Café.

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30 sAtuRDAy11:30 A.M.

meet the artist lecture: jamie okuma Hear as Okuma discusses her work and the inspiration for pieces currently on display in More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls.

american indian dolls receptionsMeet doll artist Jamie Okuma (luiseno/shoshone-bannock), who has several dolls in the exhibit.

Judith Welch (Cherokee) doll, 1960s, cloth, yarn, ric rac, ribbon, thread, wicker, leather, glass beads.

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glass lecture: “from hot to cold: the process of art glass” Hear as Carole Perry of the laughing Glass studio in Cave Creek discusses the three key processes used to create art glass: blown glass (hot), kiln-formed glass (warm) and sand carved glass (cold), as well as cast glass and paperweights.

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movie mondayssee Page 7.

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fusion at heard museum north scottsdaleEnjoy Heard Museum North scottsdale at dusk and experience music, an artist trunk show and cocktails. free for members, $5 for non-members; refreshments available for sale until 8 p.m.

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movie mondayssee Page 7.

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heard guild presents … dr. charlie carilloArtist, author and archaeologist Charlie Carillo will discuss the santero’s art and his book saints of the Pueblos.

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heard museum golf tournamentboulders Golf Resort, Carefreefor more information, contact Mary Ellen Pruenca at 602.251.0226 or email mpruenca@heard.org.

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Celebrate the tradition and artistry of Hispanic culture at the Heard Museum’s 9th Annual Spanish Market. Enjoy mariachis and artwork from more than 75 Hispanic artists from Arizona and New Mexico, including signature artist Michelle Tapia. A native and long-time resident of Santa Fe Tapia began making jewelry in 1992 for husband-and-wife duo Denise and Samuel Wallace. Denise Wallace (Aleut) taught Tapia the art of scrimshaw, an etching on ivory or bone using ink to hold the image. Tapia often uses the technique in her own designs in addition to her work in gold, silver and lapidary.

The winner of the jewelry division at the 2009 Contemporary Hispanic Market, Tapia’s jewelry is a true reflection of her. “I’m inspired by anything of beauty, goodness, love and animals,” she says. “I love learning about other beliefs and customs. For me, it is not about ‘religion,’ it is about a universal acceptance and compassion for one another.”

Enjoy the festive environment and the Café’s wonderful menu of traditional foods amidst the Heard’s Spanish Colonial-style architecture and outdoor courtyards. It is a must-attend event!

Free and open to the public (museum admission additional for non-members). Presented by

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beyond the pages listen as Heard Museum Curator of Collections Diana Pardue shares the story behind the Harvey Company Collection, which includes more than 1,200 ethnographic and archaeological artifacts from the southwest and some Plains American indian cultures.

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heard guild meetingJay Van Orden will speak about the photography of C.s. fly, which includes the photo documentation of the surrender of Geronimo and his band in 1886.

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fusion at heard museum north scottsdaleEnjoy Heard Museum North scottsdale at dusk and experience music, an artist trunk show and cocktails. free for members, $5 for non-members; refreshments available for sale until 8 p.m.

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nu (native + you)Enjoy a cash bar, pick up a special treasure at the Heard Museum shop and dine at the Café until 8 p.m. Admission is free for all. Presented by

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movie mondayssee below.

sEAsONED WitH sPiRitmondays, november 1 – 29, 1:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this first-time showing of the entire 2006 award-winning PBS series! Native chef Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi)travels to Native communities to gather, prepare and dine on local traditional foods.

nov. 1 “gulf coast originals”

nov. 8 “cuisine of the desert southwest”

nov. 15 “return of the buffalo”

nov. 22 “bounty of the river’s edge”

nov. 29 “food upon the water”

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bring your items to be appraised at Heard Museum North scottsdale! leading Native art traders will examine your treasures and offer information about materials, dates, artists and traditions.

Will you be the next visitor to find that your old Navajo rug is worth a small fortune? Or that the painting that nobody else in your family liked is now valued at $250,000, as one amazed owner learned during a past appraisal? it’s all part of the fun at this annual event sponsored by the Heard Museum Council. Cost: $25 for the first item; $20 for the second item; $15 for the third and subsequent item(s); limit 10 items per person. Non-members pay $5 extra per item.

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A Feast for Body, Soul & SpiritThanksgiving at the Heard Museum is sure to be a wonderful time for family, friends and visitors. Feed your body, soul and spirit over the four days of Thanksgiving weekend.

leslie marmon silko lecture & book signingsuNDAy, NOVEMbER 28, 2 P.M.Acclaimed Laguna Pueblo author Leslie Marmon Silko will lecture about her new memoir Turquoise Ledge, followed by a book signing and reception featuring refreshments available for sale. In partnership with

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hands-on activity fRiDAy & sAtuRDAy, NOVEMbER 26 & 27, 10:30 A.M. tO 3:30 P.M.Make a 3-D butterfly ornament during the Ornament Marketplace at HMNS. While supplies last.

film screening fRiDAy, NOVEMbER 26, 11:30 A.M. & 2 P.M. Chocolate: Pathways to the Gods (52 min, 2008) explores the 3,000-year-old history of the divine substance through ritual and obsession ranging from Mesoamerica to European royalty. triple delight demonstration sAtuRDAy, NOVEMbER 27, 11 A.M. tO 4 P.M. Stop by to see, learn and visit with three talented American Indian female artists as they demonstrate their beautiful art forms! Janette Chimerica (Hopi) will demonstrate wicker basketry. Yolanda Hart Stevens

(Quechan/PeePosh) will demonstrate Colorado River style beadwork. Master weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas (Navajo) will demonstrate her tapestry-style textiles.

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harvest feast day: a native american edible gallery tHuRsDAy NOVEMbER 25, 11 A.M. tO 4 P.M. Join the Heard Museum for a special American Indian Thanksgiving Dinner! Harvest Feast Day: A Native American Edible Gallery is an incredible way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

Chef Freddie Bitsoie (Diné) bridges American Indian culture and professional kitchen expertise. This unique epicurean event under his direction centers on five edible galleries. Four of the galleries focus on traditional ingredients from the Northeast,

Southeast, Northwest and the Southwest. The fifth station’s menu will be a modern twist on tribal foods reflecting the culinary influence of the French, Spanish, Dutch, and English on Native foods and ingredients.

In addition, the museum will be open to the public, making it the perfect way to spend the day with family and friends in town for the holiday weekend.

Price: Adult members, $60; adult non-members, $70; children 12 and under, $30. Price does not include gratuity or museum admission. Beer, wine and cocktails are additional.Reservations required by November 19. Call 602.252.8840 ext. 2271.

3rd annual ornament marketplacefRiDAy & sAtuRDAy, NOVEMbER 26 & 27, 10 A.M. tO 5:30 P.M. AND suNDAy, NOVEMbER 28, 11 A.M. tO 5:30 P.M.Discover distinctive holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind ornaments at the 3rd Annual Ornament Marketplace. More than 20 talented Native artists have crafted ornaments featuring carved wood, miniature baskets, pottery and beads just for this event at both Heard Museum Shop locations.

In addition, a wide range of hand-made holiday ornaments, decorated wreaths, books and gifts made by Native artists will be available for purchase.

heard MuseuM PhoeniXCHANGiNG EXHibits

PREstON siNGlEtARy: ECHOEs, fiRE, AND sHADOWsPresented by ; sponsored by Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation and JoAnn McGrath. The Heard Museum showing is presented by Ann B. Ritt, with support from the J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, the Margaret T. Morris Foundation and the Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass.Opens sunday, October 17, on display through february 6, 2011 – heard.org/singletary

arctic spirit: inuit art from the albrecht collectionthrough January 16, 2011

old traditions in new pots: silver seed pots from the norman l. sandfield collectionthrough March 6, 2011

pop! popular culture in american indian artthrough March 20, 2011 – heard.org/pop

ongoing exhibits

home: native people in the southwest

around the world: the heard museum collection

every picture tells a storyGenerously funded by the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

remembering our indian school days: the boarding school experienceSupported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Rockefeller Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. William Freeman, Intel Corporation, Bank of America, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lynn and the Roger S. Firestone Foundation

we are! arizona’s first peopleMade possible by Virginia Ullman, with additional support from the Dorrance Family Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. William Freeman

history and collections of the heard museum

heard MuseuM north sCottsdalemore than child’s play: american indian dollsOn display through January 2, 2011 – heard.org/dolls

choices and change: american indian artists in the southwestOngoing

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leslie marmon silko lecture & book signingsee Page 8.

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sAtuRDAy, NOVEMbER 6, 10 A.M. tO 4 P.M.More than 50 Navajo weavers are expected to gather to show and sell their textiles on Saturday, November 6 at the Gathering of Weavers: Navajo Weavers Marketplace at the Heard Museum. The event takes place in the Heard Museum’s Central Courtyard from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book signings, lectures and demonstrations are all part of this second annual event.

For many Navajo weavers, weaving is not only a source of livelihood but a way to participate in traditional Navajo culture. Techniques and tools are passed from one generation to the next. Many weavers use wool from their own sheep, shearing, cleaning and spinning it by hand.

A variety of artists, including Roberto Brown and Lola Cody, will demonstrate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brown will showcase spinning and weaving sash belts, while Cody will demonstrate the intricate art of setting up the loom and weaving.

Authors Carter and Dodie Allen will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign their book The Weaver’s Way.

Several Navajo weaving experts will speak throughout the day. At noon, Heard Museum Director of Retail Sales and fourth generation trader Bruce McGee and Director of Collections, Education and Interpretation Ann Marshall will discuss classic and current trends in Navajo weaving and how to shop for such items. Jackson Clark of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colo., will be displaying weavings representing classic Navajo textile designs and will speak about this history of Navajo weaving at 1 p.m. And at 2 p.m., Kalley Keams Lucero will discuss the art of weaving from the weaver’s perspective.

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Get a jump on holiday shopping—and check out the bargains—at the Heard Museum Shops Annual Fall Sale on October 15, 16, and 17. This twice-yearly shopping event offers discounts on the finest authentic American Indian artwork – almost everything from katsina dolls and jewelry to baskets, textiles, pottery and fine art will be 10 percent off. Plus, choose from an outstanding array of books about the Southwest and American Indians, CDs, children’s items and more!

Heard Museum members save an extra 10 percent off all purchases for a total of 20 percent off on handmade, one-of-a-kind American Indian art, which the Shop purchases directly from artists. (Berlin Gallery, consignment purchases and sale items are ineligible for additional discounts.)

fAll sHOP sAlEJesse Monongye (Navajo/Hopi), bracelet.

1 jim thorpe called this arapaho man, who earned the greatest number of varsity letters ever from haskell institute, “the greatest athlete i have ever seen.” in 1923, he was named the greatest all-around athlete in the united states.

2 this full-blooded cherokee was a professional baseball pitcher who served as coach for both the brooklyn dodgers and the new york yankees.

3 this onondaga man won the boston marathon in 1907, shaving 4:59 minutes off the time of the 10 previous winners. he then played on the hockey team that won the silver medal in the 1924 olympics.

4 this navajo/san felipe/isleta man is the only professional full-blooded american indian golfer. he attended stanford university with tiger woods and has won four pga tour titles.

5 this nfl running back and full-blooded caddo played for the boston redskins. he made ripley’s Believe it or not for returning a kick 105 yards to score a touchdown.

6 this sault ste. marie chippewa hockey player (new york rangers and the chicago black hawks) was the first american to carry the flag in the opening ceremonies at the winter olympics – the only american indian to do so.

7 national baseball hall of fame legend john mcgraw said this penobscot man was the greatest natural athlete he had ever seen. another hall of famer said: “at no time has a player crowded so many remarkable accomplishments into such a short period of time … he should have been the greatest player of all time.”

8 at the 1964 olympics, this oglala lakota man was the first american to win the 10,000-meter race with a record-setting time of 28:24.4 minutes.

9 a teammate of jim thorpe at carlisle indian school, this hopi man won the silver medal at the 1912 olympics in the 10,000-meter race. every labor day weekend, a race in his honor is held on second mesa.

10 this chippewa baseball player was the pitcher who invented the throw known as “the slider.” between 1903 and 1914 he pitched for the philadelphia athletics, winning 200 games and six world series titles. some nicknamed him “chief,” but he considered the term offensive and always signed autographs using his full name.

11 at 20, this cherokee man decided to enter the 1928 trans-continental foot race, which covered 3,422.3 miles, because he thought he could do it. he finished in first place after an 84-day ordeal. he later earned a law degree.

12 this inuk from nunavut was the first from his nation to play hockey for the nhl and currently plays with the nashville predators.

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HEARD MusEuM EXPANDs OPERAtiNG DAysBeginning October 1, the Heard Museum will be open 364 days a year! The museum will close on December 25 only. Make the Heard Museum your holiday destination—it’s a great place to bring family and friends. The Shop and Café will also be open for visitors wishing to bring home a special treasure or stop for lunch or a snack.

DiA DE lOs MuERtOsIn recognition of this important event in Mexico which blends Christian and indigenous traditions honoring the ancestors, the Heard Museum has invited three local artists to install ofrendas in the South Courtyard. An ofrenda or altar is a commemorative installation that takes a variety of forms throughout Mexico but usually includes flowers, candles and images of the deceased. Artists’ ofrendas will be on display Sunday, October 24 through Wednesday, November 3.

GiVE tHE Gift Of MEMbERsHiP!Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give the gift of a Heard Museum membership and receive 20% off, plus we will package and mail it for you at no extra charge! Offer valid from December 1 through December 17, and for memberships starting at $60. For more information, contact the Membership Department at 602.251.0261 or email us at members@heard.org.

ARiZONA DiAMONDbACKs’ NAtiVE AMERiCAN RECOGNitiON DAy A biG suCCEssThe Heard Museum had a booth at Chase Field during Native American Recognition Day on July 24. The Arizona Diamondbacks are the only Major League team to have a relationship with Native communities, and the Heard plans on working closely with the D-Backs in the future. In addition to the booth, the D-Backs offered members specially-priced tickets with $5 being returned to the Heard’s general fund. The team also made a donation to the museum.

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HEARD MusEuM GuilD iNDiAN fAiR & MARKEt WiNs stAtEWiDE AWARDOne of the Heard Museum’s most beloved events, the Indian Fair, was honored with a Governor’s Tourism Award during the Arizona Governor’s Tourism Conference on July 13. The Fair won this coveted award for Best Urban Event. “We are honored to receive the Governor’s Award for Best Urban Event,” says Fair Chair John Miller. “It’s a reflection on the hard work of so many Guild volunteers and Heard staff, and recognizes that the Indian Fair and Market is one of the most exciting cultural events in our state.”

OCtObER 20, DEADliNE tO REGistER fOR NAtiVE PEOPlEs Of tHE sOutHWEst sHORt COuRsEParticipants will learn about the Southwest and the first Americans, from the prehistoric peoples and their historic descendants to the people today. The sessions will be held on Thursdays at Heard Museum North Scottsdale October 21 and 28 and November 4, and at Heard Museum Phoenix on November 11. All classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $60 for museum members and $50 for Guild members. Advance registration is required. For more information, call Barbara Johnson at 480.502.5193 or email barbara@lucrex.com.

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Honoring Daryl & Chip Weil2010 Co-Chairs: Arlene ben-Horin and Patsy stewart

On Saturday, October 23, celebrate with the Heard Museum and its special supporters during the 10th Annual Moondance! One of the loveliest of the Heard’s gala celebrations, Moondance honors those special supporters who, over the years, have embraced our mission. This year, Moondance’s 10th anniversary festivities will pay tribute to special honorees Daryl and Chip Weil as well as to the past decade of fellow honorees and chairs whose contributions have made the event, and the museum’s work, possible.

Moondance is celebrating its first 10 years with a unique silent auction comprised of 12” x 12” canvases decorated by more than three dozen artists, many of whom don’t traditionally work in easel art. The pieces will be on display in the Lovena Ohl Gallery at the Heard Museum for approximately a month prior to the event.

Daryl and Chip Weil.

year honorees event chairs

2009 AJ Fleet Dickey Michelle Ray and Barbara Payne2008 Cindy and Joel Hoxie Joanie and Scott O’Connor2007 Jean and Jim Meenaghan Jill Pilcher and Carrie Hulburd2006 Audrey and Clint Magnussen Linda Messenger2005 Lila and Joel* Harnett AJ Fleet Dickey2004 Martha Albrecht and E. Daniel Albrecht* Debi Bisgrove*, Lisa Henry Holmes, Lisa Shover2003 Bella* and Bob Duffy Sallie Brophy Najafi and Sarah Suggs Cheek2002 Janis and Denny Lyon Mary Ellen McKee and Beth McRae2001 Mary and Tom Hudak Patti Lau and Jamie Lendrum*In memoriam

For further information or to purchase Moondance 2010 tickets (starting at $500 per person), visit heard.org/moondance or contact Beth Blunt at 602.251.0203 or bblunt@heard.org.

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special events at the heard are better than everHolding your next special event at the Heard Museum will be even more special now that the remodeling of the steele Auditorium is complete! thanks to a bequest from the estate of Marjory blum and the steele foundation, two of the Heard’s most used spaces received a facelift and are more beautiful than ever.

New energy-efficient windows, carpeting, new draperies and a fresh coat of paint make the steele look like new. the superlative photography of the Heard’s staff photographer Craig smith will grace the walls of the steele’s prefunction spaces. Resurfacing the Central Courtyard fountain, repaving the parking lot and other projects have freshened up the museum’s “front porch.” this is the perfect time to plan that unique wedding, banquet, reunion or other event at the Heard. for more information, call Events sales Manager Julie sullivan at 602.251.0230 or email jsullivan@heard.org today.

Artist’s rendition of the new retail space, which will include a coffee bar, bookstore and cantina.

One of the photos by Craig smith which will adorn the walls of the steele Auditorium’s prefunction space.

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heard to expand retail, add coffee barin August, the Heard Museum was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable trust’s ARt fund to expand its retail and café offerings to enhance visitors’ experiences. the project will relocate and expand the museum’s bookstore, currently located in the Heard Museum Phoenix shop, and add a coffee bar and cantina to provide quick-service offerings to augment our full-service Café.

the new retail space, which will be on the east side of the Central Courtyard, will enhance the museum experience for visitors and improve the Heard’s economic viability. the boutique bookstore will house one of the united states’ finest collections of books pertaining to Native art, culture, history and literature written by and about American indians. the coffee bar and cantina will offer museum patrons and nearby local residents and workers a relaxing venue

for lunch, snacks and coffee, with many of the items coming from tribal communities or with Native influences. the new venture is scheduled to open in early 2011.

“the Heard is an important tourist attraction for visitors, but it is also a place for locals to shop for unique high-quality gifts. Our Café is a special restaurant, not only for our museum visitors, but also for business meetings and for residents to enjoy fine cuisine with American indian influences,” says Dr. letitia Chambers, director of the Heard Museum. “We believe this retail expansion will enable our patrons to have a richer museum experience, and we feel our community can more fully enjoy all we have to offer year-round.”

“the plans to improve the visitor experience at the Heard are quite impressive,” said Dr. Judy Jolley Mohraz, Piper trust president and CEO. “the expansion of retail spaces for Native American artists is important to the future of this special museum.”

the ARt fund grant will also enable the Heard Museum to provide additional space to showcase fine art in the existing shop and to create space for artists to demonstrate on-site. this will provide the public with an opportunity to witness artists as they create while elevating the exposure of local artists.

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staff pick“the Navajo Hogan is my favorite part of the museum. When i get homesick, i can go there and get away and pretend i’m home.”

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