Indigenous Art Market at NHMU

NHMU’s annual Indigenous Art Market will be held in person at the Museum October 8 and 9, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Guests are invited to shop some of the finest Native American art and jewelry, meet the artists, hear their stories, and support their work. It is a splendid display of artistic talent hosted in the Museum’s Canyon. Museum admission is required to attend the market.
This year the market will include:
• 39 artists from various tribes selling a diverse mix of mediums
• Robb “Little Owl” Martin playing flute throughout the Museum
• Hourly short dance performances, including Warrior Dance, Hoop Dance, Jingle Dance, and more
• Short talks in the community room covering subjects including Navajo basket weaving, the Navajo Creation Story, and the Hoop Dance Story
• An ethnography collections showcase hosted by NHMU scientists and researchers featuring items from the museum’s collection
• Demonstration by Hopi Artist in Residence Jessica Wiarda
• Related hands-on activities for families