Celebrating and Reconnecting Turtle Island and Abya Yala through Lucho Soler’s Pottery Art

 

Please note: Rescheduled- the Amerind closed due to dangerous winter road conditions in Texas Canyon last Saturday on February 1oth.

Lucho Soler will speak this Saturday, February 17 at 11:00 am in the Amerind Art Gallery.

Saturday, February 10th 

Saturday, February 17th

Artist Talk: 11:00 am

Born in Peru, Lucho’s interest in clay and pottery art came at the early age of 10. His extensive knowledge and practice in pottery art blends ancient technologies, techniques, and motifs from the Chavín, Moche, Nazca, and Paracas Indigenous Peoples of South America with contemporary ceramic art traditions of Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Vessel forms and finishes encapsulate both the ancient and contemporary, for example his rolled coil, stone burnishing, and 24 karat gold and platinum luster appliqué techniques. In addition to creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces, Lucho’s work essentially reconnects contemporary Indigenous artists of the Americas, hence the title of his talk.

Lucho will be at Amerind to discuss his work and demonstrate his pottery making techniques.

Lucho’s talk will be at 11:00 am

This event is included with regular Museum admission.

Lucho Soler Fine Pottery Art exhibit will be on display in the Amerind Gallery through June 2024.

Lucho has made many of the pieces in this exhibit available for sale, although the works must remain until the exhibit ends in June 2024. To inquire about purchasing work from this exhibit please contact the Museum Store at: [email protected].

Vintage Basketry & Navajo Weavings with Terry DeWald

 Vintage Basketry and Navajo Weavings with Terry DeWald

Saturday, February 3, 2024

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Talk: 11:00 am

 Please join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024, when we host Terry DeWald of Terry DeWald American Indian Art for a Vintage Basketry and Navajo Weavings Show & Sale at the Amerind Museum. The show will feature vintage Navajo weavings, vintage baskets from California, the greater southwest, and contemporary Tohono O’odham baskets.

DeWald has been a prominent dealer, lecturer, appraiser, and author of Native American art for more than 40 years.

DeWald will give a talk on Vintage Basketry and Navajo Weavings at 11:00 am.

This event is included with regular Museum admission.

Book Signing with Author Charmayne Samuelson

Please join us on Friday and Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2024, 10am-3pm we will have a book signing with Award-Winning Author Charmayne Samuelson for her Best Seller biography SPENCER MacCALLUM Memories-Mystique-Mata Ortiz. a biography of the anthropologist who jump-started the Mata Ortiz pottery movement after meeting potter, farmer and cowboy Juan Quezada. She will be signing books for during two of the three days of our Mata Ortiz Show & Sale.

“Many books and articles have been written about Juan Quezada and the potters of Mata Ortiz. Now author Charmayne Samuelson has written an important book that tells the story of anthropologist Spencer MacCallum, who was the first to recognize Juan Quezada’s potential as a world-class artist; and who helped the Mata Ortiz potters create arguably the most important ceramic art movement in the second half of the 20th century.  Walter Parks, The Miracle of Mata Ortiz

“This is a wonderfully written and truly entertaining book! It is full of many interesting nuggets about Spencer never before published. I really appreciate the exciting stories in it and highly recommend it to anyone interested in the fascinating life of Spencer and the story of Mata Ortiz pottery. Congratulations to author Charmayne Samuelson on a great job well done.” Ron Bridgemon, The Magnetism of Mata Ortiz

She will be signing books during two of the three days of our Mata Ortiz Show & Sale.

What could be more special than an exquisite piece of pottery along with a signed bestseller!

This event is included with Museum Admission

Texas Canyon Trail Run

11th Annual Texas Canyon Trail Run/Walk

Saturday, March 23, 2024

9:00 10K Start Time 

9:20 5K Start Time

Open to the Public-All ages

The Amerind Museum presents the Eleventh Annual Texas Canyon Trail Run on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Bring your friends and family to run or walk the scenic 5K or 10K courses in this awe-inspiring region the Texas Canyon Nature Preserve. Texas Canyon is marked by spectacular rock formations, including balancing boulders, spires, and trails crisscrossing through open fields of yucca, ocotillo, a variety of cacti, and scattered trees that dot the terrain.

In a culture of running, it is no surprise that many Native communities have ways of encouraging runners along their path. Among the O’odham of Arizona and Sonora, singing is important at all community events and celebrations. The Amerind is honored to welcome back the No:ligk Traditional Singers and Basket Dancers from the Tohono O’odham Nation. On March 23, they will sing traditional O’odham songs to encourage the trail runners along their way.

Once you have completed the race, please stay for the Awards Ceremony at 11:00 am. This year in addition to their medals, the Amerind is pleased to award the overall winners of the 5K and 10K with original artwork from acclaimed Tohono O’odham painter Michael Chiago, thanks to this year’s Title Sponsor-Desert Diamond Casinos.
After the awards ceremony, grab a bite to eat from our food vendors (Shirley Harvey Native Frybread, Bam Bam BBQ, and the Dragoon General store’s Stagecoach Squeeze). Then, step inside and explore Amerind’s exhibits. Your race registration also includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Art Gallery. Simply show your bib number or guest passes to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

Want to register or participate as a group from a company, organization etc. contact us for details and arrangements, we make it easy!

Participation in the event enables Amerind to further its mission of fostering and promoting knowledge and understanding of the Native Peoples of the Americas through research, education, conservation, and community engagement.

10K-$40 adults, $25 youth

5K-$30 adults, $15 youth

*Early bird rates, price increases to $45. and $35. ($50 and $40 on race day)

Whether you’re a competitive runner or just want to walk leisurely, this is the perfect opportunity to get off on the right foot in the new year, meet new people and join the fun!

We hope to see you Saturday, March 23!

Register here: https://bit.ly/TCTR2024

Register by March 22 and save. Prices increase after March 22 at 11:59 pm for adult 5K & 10K registrations. Youth prices do not change.

Thank you to our Title Sponsor:

**Please note that the Amerind hiking trails will be closed Friday, March 22, 23 & Sunday, March 24th for race day preparation and clean up. We apologize for any inconvenience. The trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, March 26 at 8:30 am.

Mata Ortiz Show & Sale

Mata Ortiz Pottery Show and Sale

Friday-Sunday, February 16-18, 2024

10:00 am-4:00 pm each day

with talk on Mata Ortiz pottery by Ron Bridgemon, Sr., 1:00 pm each day

Visit Amerind’s Mata Ortiz Show and Sale and meet Award-winning pottery artists Hector Gallegos Jr., Laura Bugarini, and Lazaro Ozuna Silveira from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico.

You will have the opportunity to meet these artists and learn about their work. The artists will conduct demonstrations, firings (weather permitting), and offer their exquisite ceramic vessels for sale.

Also, on Friday and Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2024, 10:00 am-3:00 pm we will have a book signing with Award-Winning Author Charmayne Samuelson for her Best Seller biography SPENCER MacCALLUM Memories-Mystique-Mata Ortiz. a biography of the anthropologist who jump-started the Mata Ortiz pottery movement after meeting potter, farmer and cowboy Juan Quezada.
What could be more special than an exquisite piece of pottery along with a signed bestseller!

This event is included with regular Museum Membership or regular admission.

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, May 18, 2024  

This year the Amerind will hold the 5th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race in May rather than September.

We hope you will come out on May 18th to ride in this awe-inspiring region which is normally closed to bikes. We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9-mile loops through the spectacular Texas Canyon. Also available is a non-competitive 7.9-mile e-bike course. The course is gravel and mountain bike friendly; e-bikes are permitted to participate ONLY in the non-competitive division.

The race starts at 7:30 am. for the 2 lap (15.8 mile) division and 7:40 am for the 1 lap (7.9 mile) division. E-bikes will start at 7:45 am – AFTER all competitive riders have cleared the start line.

Open to ages 12 -99.

In addition to their medals, the overall winners of 15.8 and the 7.9 race will receive a piece of Native American art.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $24.

Want to participate as a group with your coworkers, organization or club? contact us for details on discounts and arrangements, we make it easy.

After the Race, step inside the Museum and simply show your bike plate number or free guest passes to the admission desk for free entry into the Amerind Museum, Art Gallery, included with registration. Bring a picnic lunch or grab a bite at one of the food vendors and make a day of it!

Participation in the event enables Amerind to further its mission of fostering and promoting knowledge and understanding of the Native Peoples of the Americas through research, education, conservation, and community engagement.

Whether you’re an experienced mountain bike racer or just want to ride in the non-competitive category, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people and have fun!

We hope to see you on Saturday, May 18!

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race details:
Who: Open to public – ages 12-99
Where: Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Rd. Dragoon, AZ. 85609
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Start Times: 7:30 15.8 mile course,  7:40 7.9 mile course, 7:45 E-Bike division

Thank you to our sponsor: The Mahoney Group 

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBR24

Holiday Mercado Museum Store Sale

Holiday Mercado

December 9th – 31st, 10:00am-4:00pm

Shop the Amerind Museum Store’s Holiday Mercado, featuring resale treasures from community members and more. Mercado items will be on display for sale in the main museum building, from December 9th to December 31st.

The Holiday Mercado is the perfect place to grow your own collection or for holiday gifts. Peruse unique items, including fine art, pottery, jewelry, carvings, and so much more. Shop early for the best selection!

Purchases directly support Amerind’s work with Indigenous artists, museum collections, and public programing.

Mercado shopping is included with Museum admission.

 

Amerind Free Online Talk: American Indian History and Public Education, with Julie Cajune (Salish)

Amerind Free Online Talk

American Indian History and Public Education

with Julie Cajune (Salish)

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11:00 am (AZ time)

American Indians are a distinct minority in the United States for several reasons. First, they are the original people of this land, and second, they hold political status as tribal nations. Many Americans do not understand the political distinction of American Indian Tribes. If we recall our public-school years of social studies, we find scant content on American Indian nations or individuals.

This circumstance influenced Salish educator Julie Cajune throughout her career in public education and with her own tribal nation. One of her efforts to address this situation resulted in the book Our Way, A Parallel History.

Julie will discuss the importance of history education for a literate society and healthy democracy.

Julie Cajune (Salish)

Julie holds a master’s degree in education from Montana State University–Billings. After several years of classroom teaching on her home reservation, Julie began developing tribal history materials and curriculum and served as her Tribe’s Education Director. Julie has collaborated with Indigenous scholars, knowledge keepers, artists, and musicians, as well as elders and poets to produce materials in a variety of media including DVDs—Stories from a Nation Within, Art and Identity, Remembering the Songs, and Inside Anna’s Classroom— and children’s books—Gift of the Bitterroot and Huckleberries, Buttercups and Celebrations, and a variety of other publications Julie is a recipient of the national Milken Educator Award, the Montana Governor’s Humanities Award, and two Lifetime Achievement Awards. She continues her work to add Native voices to the master narrative of American history.

https://www.fulcrumbooks.com/product-page/our-way-a-parallel-history (attendees can use coupon code AMERIND25 for 25% off the book)

To register for this free online event, visit: https://bit.ly/AmerindOnline1222023

 

Book Signing with Award Winning Author Charmayne Samuelson

Please join us as we welcome Charmayne Samuelson on Friday and Saturday, November 24 & 25, 2023, 11am-3pm for a book signing  of her Best Seller biography SPENCER MacCALLUM Memories-Mystique-Mata Ortiz. a biography of the anthropologist who jump-started the Mata Ortiz pottery movement after meeting potter, farmer, and cowboy Juan Quezada.
Was it all destiny? Read this fascinating tale of the American Princeton-educated anthropologist who discovered the work of Juan Quezada.  When he purchased 3 pots at a Deming, NM, junk store, he became obsessed with finding the artisan who made them.  Deep in Chihuahua, Mexico, he met Juan Quezada a farmer and cowboy making pottery for the tourist trade.  Juan Quezada went on to produce world-class art in the form of exquisite pottery. And so did the hundreds of potters that followed in the years to come.

Ron Bridgeman, author of The Magnetism of Mata Ortiz, writes: “This is a wonderfully written and truly entertaining book! It is full of many interesting nuggets about Spencer never before published…Congratulations to author Charmayne Samuelson on a great job.”

This event is included with regular Museum admission.