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Hey Everyone,
We are off to Sam's Club today to food shop for the Hopi Festival.  We will still be taking artwork all day today so no worries for all the Hopi artists who are dropping off for judging and consignment. So wish us luck on our shopping outing.

The Awesome Artists and The Grand Schedule For The Hopi Festival

Hey Everyone,
Just like Anne promised here is the list of artists.
Drum roll please.......

Renee Archambeau    Poeceille-mana Colnimptewa    Austin Coochyamptewa   

Kendrick Coochyamptewa    Cheston E Dalangyawma    Ramon Dalangyawma   

Lance Dawavendewa    Richard L Dawavendewa  Anthony E Honahnie   

Frank Honahnie, Jr    Lynn Edward Honyestewa    Iva Lee Honyestewa

Richard Honyouti    Barry Honyouti    Lorne Honyumptewa   

ReAnna S Honyumptewa   Marie Honyumptewa    Akema Honyumptewa   

Thomas Hoyungowa    Marlon Huma    Dalton James  

Michael Dean Jenkins    Louis Josytewa    Anderson Koinva   

Valjean Lalo    Raynard Lalo    Gene Lalo  

Dorleen Gashweseoma Lalo    Bob Lomadafkie    Justin Lomatewama   

Ramso Lomatewama   Jessica Lomatewama    Gerald Lomaventema    

Lydia Huma Mahle    Zondra Mhle    Kevin Maswiestewa

Adrian Nasafotie    Curtis Naseyowma    Patrick Natseway   

Jeremy Navenma    Kyle Navenma   Bryson Nequatewa    

Harry Nutumya    Janice Pavenyouma    Coolidge Calvin Roy    

Coolidge Roy, Jr    Arvin Saufkie    Alberta Selina   

Weaver Selina    Gwen Setalla    Dianna Shebala   

Carliss Sinquah   Lee Sockyma    Duane Tawahongva    Eli Taylor

Wow!!!! so many artists. There are still a couple spaces still open, so if you are a Hopi artist hurry up and send in your applications so you don't lose out.

Now for what you all have been waiting for.... Here is the schedule for the Hopi Festival!

Saturday, June 30
10:00am- Flute and Guitar Music Presentation by Ed Kabotie- Heritage Insights Tent
10:45am- Hopi Way of Life Presentation by Donald Dawahongnewa- Ethnology Gallery
11:00am- Clown Dance by the Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group- Heritage Insights Tent
11:45am- Pottery Demonstration by Dorothy and Emerson Ami- Ethnology Gallery
12:15pm- Musical Performance by Casper and the 602 Band- Heritage Insights Tent
1:00pm- Keeping Hopi Language Vibrant by Anita Poleahla- Ethnology Gallery
1:30pm- Palhikmana Dance by the Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group- Heritage Insights Tent
2:00pm- Hopi Summer with author Carolyn O'Bagy Davis- Ethnology Gallery
2:30pm- Traditional Music by Donald Dawahongnewa and Tiffany Bahnimptewa- Heritage Insights Tent
3:15pm- Hopi Lands, Snow Capped Peaks and Red Hill: Understanding the Hopi Legacy of Stewardship and Experience in the San Francisico Peaks Region by Nicah Loma'omvaya- Ethnology Gallery
3:30pm- Konina Dance by the Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group- Heritage Insights Tent

Sunday, July 1
10:30am-  Clown Dance by the Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group- Heritage Insights Tent
11:00am-  Hopi Summer with author Carolyn O'Bagy Davis- Ethnology Gallery
11:30am-  Flute and Guitar Music Presentation by Ed Kabotie- Heritage Insights Tent
12:00pm-  Hopi Way of Life Presentation by Donald Dawahongnewa- Ethnology Gallery
1:00pm- Hopi Lands, Snow Capped Peaks and Red Hill: Understanding the Hopi Legacy of Stewardship and Experience in the San Francisico Peaks Region by Nicah Loma'omvaya- Ethnology Gallery
1:30pm-  Traditional Music by Donald Dawahongnewa and Tiffany Bahnimptewa- Heritage Insights Tent
2:00pm-  Pottery Demonstration by Dorothy and Emerson Ami- Ethnology Gallery
2:45pm-  Konina Dance by the Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group- Heritage Insights Tent
3:15pm- Keeping Hopi Language Vibrant by Anita Poleahla- Ethnology Gallery
4:00pm-  Musical Performance by Casper and the 602 Band- Heritage Insights Tent

Hopi Festival Activities All Day Saturday and Sunday
 - Hopi Artists Consignment Sales- Special Exhibits Gallery
 - Jennifer Joseph- Heritage Tent Master of Ceremonies
 - Kiva Gallery and Exhibit of Hopi art from the MNA Collections
 - Cory/Kopta Photography Exhibit-Hallway
 - "Corn Is Life" Presentation by Alice Dashee- New Courtyard
 - Kids Creative Corner- New courtyard
 - Piki Bread Demonstration- Museum Grounds
 - Live Radio remote by KUYI 88.1- Museum Grounds
 - Nonprofit Educational Booths- Museum Grounds
 - Tasty Food from Local Vendors- Museum Grounds
 - Free shuttle to Parking Lots
 - Weaving, Basket Making and Jewelry Demonstrations

Dancing with the clowns

Hello Everyone, thank you so much for checking out our blog. I must say these interns are just super and are doing a great job keeping up with all the multi-tasking and fast paced Heritage Program activities. The Hopi festival opens in 8 days!!! We have been getting calls from artists all day wondering if booths are available so I am anticipating a full house with over 70 Hopi artists. Check in tomorrow for an updated list of artists and the schedule for the weekend. Looking through pictures I found this one from 2008 when the Nuvatukay'ovi Sinom Dance Group (San Francisco Peaks People) pulled me on stage to dance with the clowns on Sunday morning. So fun!! And a blessing to be part of this festival. See you all here!!! Anne

We're Back from Hopi

Hi Everyone,
We are back from our Hopi art collection trip. It was a great success! We got carvings, pottery, baskets and so much more. It was tons of fun meeting with all the artists that make the wonderful art work so we could connect a face with the pieces. So all you Hopi artists, make sure to get your artworks to the museum before the festival or make sure to get yourself a booth.
Hope to See You Soon!
HP Interns

Walking with a stiff gait

Hello Everyone!

I've been reading a lot about Cory and Kopta for our exhibit going up of Hopi photographs. My brain is somewhat fried with all this information.

For whatever reason I thought it was very interesting that Emry Kopta had a wooden leg and walked with a stiff gait, he also sang kachina songs walking around Hopi. While his photographs are known and very informative, he was primarily a sculptor.
Kate Cory was an incredibly generous individual and while she did not have much herself, would give away what she did have to those she believed needed it more. For unknown reasons, the Hopi were very welcoming of her, giving her access to document traditional dances and the very real, everyday life of the Hopi people. 

Just some fun facts to get things started before the Hopi festival coming up June 30 - July 1!!


Best,
Kiran!

Don't Worry Be Hopi!!!

Hello Everyone,
The Hopi Festival is right around the corner. The big tent is going up around the cool pines at the Museum of Northern Arizona. This 79th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture is the oldest Hopi show in the world. Come join us for the festivities on Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1 from 9am to 5pm. There will be music, dances, insight programs, and food, bringing visitors together with Hopi artists and presenters.

For all you Hopi artist you should hurry and send your in your applications because you don't want to be left out. Here are some of the artist who we know are coming:

Gwen Setalla–Pottery                             

Marlin Huma–Katsina Dolls

Adrian Nasafotie–Katsina Dolls     

Richard Dawavendewa–Painting

Lance Dawavendewa–Painting              

Dorothy Ami–Pottery

Emerson Ami–Pottery                            

Bob Lomadafkie–Jewelry

Coolidge Roy Jr.–Katsina Dolls Coolidge 

Calvin Roy–Katsina Dolls

Patrick Natseway–Painting

Dalton Buddy James–Painting

Arvin Saufkie–Katsina Dolls

Bryson Nequatewa–Katsina Dolls/Glass

Kara Honanie–Jewelry/Ceramics  

Lester Hovauvaema–Katsina Dolls

Delbridge Honanie–Katsina Dolls 

Watson Honanie–Jewelry

Anderson Koinva–Jewelry

Ramon Dalangyawma–Jewelry  

Cheston Dalangyama–Jewelry  

Curtis Naseyowma–Katsina Dolls

Gilbert Naseyowma–Katsina Dolls

Akema Honyumptewa–Multimedia

Marie Honyumptewa–Beadwork

Richard Honyouti–Woodwork

Barry Houyouti–Katsina Dolls

Ronald Houyouti–Katsina Dolls

Kevin Houyouti–Katsina Dolls

Weaver Selina–Jewelry

Alberta Selina-Baskets

Kevin Masawiestewa– Katsina Dolls

Gerald Lomaventema–Jewelry

Iva Lee Honyestewa–Baskets

Lynn Edward Honyestewa– Katsina Dolls

Anthony Hohahnie-Painting      

Poecille-mana Calnimptewa–Jewelry

Harry Nutumya–Jewelry

Merle Namoki–Jewelry

Janice Pavenyouma-Baskets

Duane Tawahungva–Jewelry  

Cordell Naseyowma–Katsina Dolls   

Frank Honahnie, Jr. –Katsina Dolls    

Thomas Hoyungowa–Katsina Dolls   

Ed Kabotie–Jewelry/Fine Art

Ramson Lomatewama–Glassblown Art

Jessica Lomatewama–Baskets

Justin Lomatewama–Katsina Dolls

Louis Josytewa–Weaving/Jewelry

Austin Coochyamptewa–Weaving/Jewelry

Kendrick Coochyamptewa–Katsina Dolls

Eli Taylor–Katsina Dolls

Wendell Sakiestewa–Clothing

Carliss Sinquah- Painting

Michael Dean Jenkins-Katsina Dolls

     

Hello this is the White House calling...

Hello!

So this is your brand new intern Kiran! My first full day at work during the beginning of the Zuni Festival was quite exciting, especially answering my first phone call. I picked up and I got...

"Hello this is Alex from the White House calling about your request for the President to visit your museum"

Can you believe that?! The White House called us, at MNA in Flagstaff of all places! They responded to our letter sent for government representatives to participate in museum events. The Arizona Humanities Council gave us a grant for speakers to come to the Museum and discuss various humanities topics. We wanted to make the government aware of our gratitude for this funding and of the wonderful events that are happening in our state. 

Unfortunately the President is unable to visit us, but sends his regards and is happy that the public is interested in his involvement.

The Zuni Festival was a great success with exciting events, such as the Nawetsa Family Dancers and their beautiful performances. This was a great opportunity to experience the Zuni culture and their heritage and connection to the land and spirit animals. Visitors to the festival not only experienced these performances, but talks about Zuni origin and the history behind Zuni art and aesthetics. While many fetish objects and gorgeous jewelery were for sale, one also learned a lot about the significance of these objects and the stones, especially turquoise, used in the jewelery. It was quite the exciting weekend filled with surprises and enjoyment all around.


Best,
Kiran!