About the Heard's Indian Fair and Market:
The annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market, highlights spectacular artwork, music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, book signings and delicious Native foods.The Fair & Market draws more than 600 of the nation's finest Native American artists who show and sell authentic artwork. Peruse booths filled with jewelry, beadwork, pottery, katsina dolls, textiles, clothing, paintings, baskets and more.
Dates:
Annually, the first weekend in March. Hours: 9:30 - 5pm.
Getting to the Heard:
Cost:
Regular Fair Admission:
Adults and American Indians - $15
Children 16 and under - FREE
Students with ID - $5
Two-Day Pass - $24
Adults and American Indians - $15
Children 16 and under - FREE
Students with ID - $5
Two-Day Pass - $24
What You Will See:
Visitors and collectors can peruse booths filled with jewelry, beadwork, pottery, katsina dolls, textiles, clothing, paintings and baskets created by artists from throughout North America.
Native American Foods:
The array of entertainment and food offered at the Indian Fair & Market is also a favorite with festival goers. American Indian music and dance performers entertain the crowd. Visitors can observe as Native dishes like Hopi piki, Apache acorn soup, posole and the ever-popular fry bread are prepared from scratch. In addition, a wide selection of American and Mexican fare will also be available .
Special Opportunities:
Inquire with the Heard Museum about opportunities to meet the artists and events such as early shopping. Many opportunities are reserved for members.
Why You Should Not Miss the Heard Musuem Indian Market:
If you are new to the world of Indian Arts and Crafts, the Heard Museum Indian Market is a great place to meet artists from all across the United States. You'll learn how baskets are made, about the symbolism placed in special pieces of jewelry, and how young artists are retaining the culturally significant aspects of their art while creating unique, contemporary pieces.
There is truly something for all ages at the market. Dancers in colorful traditional dress entertain throughout the weekend. Native American specialty foods like Piki Bread are made before your eyes. You'll want to spend the day to take in all the color and festivities.
Liz's Tips:
There is truly something for all ages at the market. Dancers in colorful traditional dress entertain throughout the weekend. Native American specialty foods like Piki Bread are made before your eyes. You'll want to spend the day to take in all the color and festivities.
Liz's Tips:
- The fair may get crowded at the middle of the day, but have patience and walk through the tents of artists several times so as to not miss anyone.
- Take time and watch the collectors as they speak with artists and select that special piece. You'll learn quite a bit
- Take notice of where the artists have traveled from. Many live on the reservation or travel from out of state. This is a rare opportunity to see so many artisans in one place.
- Purchase something... large or small. The economic downturn has affected these artisans and they depend on your patronage to cover travel expenses and make a living.
- When you purchase something, obtain at least a card from the artist and look up their Bio. Knowing about the artist and about their people will make your purchase even more special.