Hello everyone!
Our latest project as Heritage Program interns is a bit of new ground for us- we have been assisting with the creation of a new exhibit in conjunction with the Hopi Festival. The exhibit will feature pottery from the Hopi that was acquired after 1984. Along with the pottery there will be photographs of Hopi pottery in festivals past, and that's where we came in. Sorting through hundreds of photos dating back to the first Hopi festival in 1930, we selected images of our pottery demonstrators to put into the exhibit.
As we busily prepare for the Hopi Festival on July 6th and 7th, packing envelopes with name tags and table markers, we hope everyone visiting the Flagstaff area, and those who reside in Flagstaff and surrounding areas will come join us in what is sure to be the best Hopi Festival in 80 years!
Interns out!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Zuni and Hullabaloo and Hopi, Oh my!!
Hello again!
It's hard to believe but Zuni Festival 2013 has already come and gone! We had a busy weekend but it was full of opportunities to learn more about the Zuni culture. We would like to extend a thank you to all of our artists for coming out to make our festival happen, and another big thanks to everyone who volunteered- we couldn't have done it without you!
We also worked at Flagstaff Hullabaloo, showing people about our mountain lion exhibit and making paper flowers with the kids. We had a lot of fun demonstrating how far a mountain lion can jump, what they can see compared to humans, and even what scat on the Colorado Plateau looks like.
Now we are gearing up for our next festival, Hopi, over Fourth of July weekend. So far we have made a trip up to the Hopi reservation and will return on June 17th and 18th for our collecting trip! We hope to see you at the festival!
Interns, out. :)
It's hard to believe but Zuni Festival 2013 has already come and gone! We had a busy weekend but it was full of opportunities to learn more about the Zuni culture. We would like to extend a thank you to all of our artists for coming out to make our festival happen, and another big thanks to everyone who volunteered- we couldn't have done it without you!
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| The Zuni Olla Maidens |
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| Nawetsa Family Dancers |
Now we are gearing up for our next festival, Hopi, over Fourth of July weekend. So far we have made a trip up to the Hopi reservation and will return on June 17th and 18th for our collecting trip! We hope to see you at the festival!
Interns, out. :)
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Start of Festival Season!
Hello every one!
We are the new heritage program interns! To the left is Courtney, center is Margaret, and right is Carah! The picture shows us at Sam's Club shopping for all the goodies and food we are offering at the Zuni festival this weekend! Hope we have enough chips! The weather is forecasted as low seventies with a breeze- Perfect weather for a festival! The festival opens Friday, May 24 at 6 pm! We will have entrances on both the east and west sides of the museum. Saturday and Sunday's hours will be 9 am to 5 pm. Hope y'all can make it!!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Push To The Finish Line
Hi Everyone in the internet world,
Here in the Heritage Program office we are getting ready for the final Summer festival which is the Navajo Festival. The office is buzzing with the sounds of clicking keyboard keys and the swooshing of paper being folded and put into acceptance letters and artist packets. We are just busy bees here trying to make sure this festival go seamlessly. We the heritage team are so excited for this festival and no its not because it is the last one for the summer. We are excited because there will be many great artists here to show off and sell there amazing art works. The Navajo Festival will be the weekend of August 4th and 5th from 9am to 5pm at the Museum of Northern Arizona.
*Calling all Navajo Artists*:
If you still want to join in this festival that shows off the cultural importance of the Navajo Nation there is still time just get in your application ASAP!!!! For the artists there is a judging that is on Thursday. You can enter 3 pieces for the judging that have to be dropped off by 12 noon on Thursday, August 2nd.
The artist that have sent in there applications are:
Sylvia Begay, Nelson Begay, Leroy Begay, Evelyn Begay, Romaine Begay, Vernon Begaye, Clah Benally, Norman Bia, Sally Blck, Rena Charles, Frank and Evelyn Chee, Alice W. Cling, Vivian Deshenny, Frank Fowler Jr., Florence Francis, William B Franklin, Jimmie Harrison, Alberta and Daniel Henderson, Amelia Joe-Chandler, Melvin L. John, Hadiibah Anna John, David K John, Marlowe Katoney, Randy Deedah, Christoff Keyonnie, Julius Keyonnie, Yolanda LaMone, Mona Laughing, Russell Lee, Tonialia Lee, Kim Lohnes, Anderson Marion, Toney O'Teo Mitchell, Wallace Naz, Ramah Navajo Weavers Association, Gilmore Scott, Laura Shurley-Olivas, Jerrel Singer, Jeremy Singer, Rich Tachineh, Irving Toddy, Jack and Mary Tom, Ernie Washee, Sharon Weahkee, Danielle Weahkee.
All Pictures Taken By Michelle Mountain
Here in the Heritage Program office we are getting ready for the final Summer festival which is the Navajo Festival. The office is buzzing with the sounds of clicking keyboard keys and the swooshing of paper being folded and put into acceptance letters and artist packets. We are just busy bees here trying to make sure this festival go seamlessly. We the heritage team are so excited for this festival and no its not because it is the last one for the summer. We are excited because there will be many great artists here to show off and sell there amazing art works. The Navajo Festival will be the weekend of August 4th and 5th from 9am to 5pm at the Museum of Northern Arizona.*Calling all Navajo Artists*:
If you still want to join in this festival that shows off the cultural importance of the Navajo Nation there is still time just get in your application ASAP!!!! For the artists there is a judging that is on Thursday. You can enter 3 pieces for the judging that have to be dropped off by 12 noon on Thursday, August 2nd.
Sylvia Begay, Nelson Begay, Leroy Begay, Evelyn Begay, Romaine Begay, Vernon Begaye, Clah Benally, Norman Bia, Sally Blck, Rena Charles, Frank and Evelyn Chee, Alice W. Cling, Vivian Deshenny, Frank Fowler Jr., Florence Francis, William B Franklin, Jimmie Harrison, Alberta and Daniel Henderson, Amelia Joe-Chandler, Melvin L. John, Hadiibah Anna John, David K John, Marlowe Katoney, Randy Deedah, Christoff Keyonnie, Julius Keyonnie, Yolanda LaMone, Mona Laughing, Russell Lee, Tonialia Lee, Kim Lohnes, Anderson Marion, Toney O'Teo Mitchell, Wallace Naz, Ramah Navajo Weavers Association, Gilmore Scott, Laura Shurley-Olivas, Jerrel Singer, Jeremy Singer, Rich Tachineh, Irving Toddy, Jack and Mary Tom, Ernie Washee, Sharon Weahkee, Danielle Weahkee.
All Pictures Taken By Michelle Mountain
Thursday, July 5, 2012
More than Frybread Saturday July 7, 6 p.m.
Less than 56 hours till the screening of "More than Fry Bread"! Tickets on sale now at the MNA. Show time 6 p.m.
And... Fry bread sale 10-5 Saturday afternoon. See you there!!
And... Fry bread sale 10-5 Saturday afternoon. See you there!!
www.FrybreadMovie.com
www.FrybreadMovie.com
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Last Day of the Hopi Show
Hello Everyone!
The Hopi festival is well on it's way with various dances such as; the Clown dance, the Palhikmana dance and the Konina dance. The children are quite entertaining in their clown outfits performing their dance, you can also see them still dressed up running around the museum. Don't miss out on the beautiful headdresses and garments worn in these dances, it is truly a cultural experience. We also have traditional music performances by Donald Dawahongnewa and Tiffany Bahnimptewa. On a different note, (pun intended) we have a musical performance by Casper and the 602 Band, which primarily Reggae. If you're interested in finding out more about the Hopi tribe and their culture, there are various talks on Pottery, the language and the Hopi way of life.
If you're not interested yet, don't miss out on the food! We have the traditional Piiki bread that is made from blue corn. We have delicious fry bread that most everyone knows and loves. Various food vendors have lined themselves up in the front parking lot, ready to serve visitors (hopefully, such as yourselves)!
Artists have booths up all around the museum selling amazing pieces! The Hopi are incredibly friendly people and great conversationalists, so come out and meet them! Anything from painting to carving and sculpting to glass blowing and jewelry! You have to head on out and see it for yourselves on the last day of the Hopi festival!
Best,
Kiran
The Hopi festival is well on it's way with various dances such as; the Clown dance, the Palhikmana dance and the Konina dance. The children are quite entertaining in their clown outfits performing their dance, you can also see them still dressed up running around the museum. Don't miss out on the beautiful headdresses and garments worn in these dances, it is truly a cultural experience. We also have traditional music performances by Donald Dawahongnewa and Tiffany Bahnimptewa. On a different note, (pun intended) we have a musical performance by Casper and the 602 Band, which primarily Reggae. If you're interested in finding out more about the Hopi tribe and their culture, there are various talks on Pottery, the language and the Hopi way of life.
If you're not interested yet, don't miss out on the food! We have the traditional Piiki bread that is made from blue corn. We have delicious fry bread that most everyone knows and loves. Various food vendors have lined themselves up in the front parking lot, ready to serve visitors (hopefully, such as yourselves)!
Artists have booths up all around the museum selling amazing pieces! The Hopi are incredibly friendly people and great conversationalists, so come out and meet them! Anything from painting to carving and sculpting to glass blowing and jewelry! You have to head on out and see it for yourselves on the last day of the Hopi festival!
Best,
Kiran
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Shopping Shopping We Love Shopping
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.
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.
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