
Indigenous Art Market at NHMU
Location
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Additional Information
Contact Name: NHMU
Contact Email: nhmu@nhmu.utah.edu
Website: https://nhmu.utah.edu
Description
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
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