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Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market, Phoenix, Arizona - Annual Heard Event

By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com

Prize Native American Contemporary Sculpture

Prize Native American Contemporary Sculpture

Elizabeth R. Mitchell
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.
Cost:
Tickets are available at the gate or in advance by calling 602.251.0205: $15 Adults, Children up to 16 are free, $24 for a 2-Day Pass, $62 for a Deluxe Pass (which includes admission for both days and the Best of Show Reception). (2007 Prices)
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.

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