Silver Suite Trunk Show & Sale
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10 am – 4 pm
Join us for a one-day Trunk Show with Silver Suite, vintage Native American jewelry. Find the perfect holiday gift or something special to add to your collection. Also, don’t forget you do not pay sales tax on any purchases from the Amerind.
This event is included with Museum admission.
Amerind’s Annual Autumn Fest
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10 am – 4 pm
$10 per vehicle
Join Amerind at our Annual Autumn Fest as we celebrate the history, culture, and arts of the Apache Community.
Rich in tradition, history, and culture, Apache teachers, artists, and singers will hold a day-long cultural celebration at the Amerind Museum in Dragoon, Arizona.
Autumn Fest will feature live performances by musician Matthew Andrae (Jicarilla Apache) accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Public talks about Apache history from scholars:
Jeff Haozous (Fort Sill Apache) will present the following talks:
“Geronimo’s Road — the removal and ruination of the Chiricahua Apache Tribe”
11:45-12:45 Lecture in the Art Gallery
“Cochise’s Trees — the restoration and return of Chiricahua Apache people”
1:00-2:00 Lecture in the Art Gallery
Marcus C. Macktima,PhD (San Carlos Apache) will present the following talks:
“Civilizing” the Peoples: San Carlos Apache History, 1872-1900″
10:30-11:30 Lecture in Art Gallery
Prior to the colloquially named, “Apache Wars,” in the late nineteenth century, the Apachean peoples in Arizona Territory underwent a series of changes to their culture and hierarchies. The placement of Apachean peoples on reservations in the White Mountains and at the San Carlos Agency after the Camp Grant Massacre in 1871, fostered an environment where the federal government replaced the societal structures of the peoples and transformed the people into one that grew reliant on the government for all of their basic needs. Removals of Indigenous peoples throughout Arizona to the San Carlos Reservation altered the local community into a conglomerated peoples that proved problematic for all those involved. Moreover, the discovery of precious natural resources motivated Arizona officials to petition government entities to force a relinquishment of reservation territory for the benefit of the territory. The inclusion of all removed peoples on the reservation in determining such a change to reservation territory proved that the perception of identity was rooted in “reservation” politics, and also provided a means for government agents to accomplish its goals in developing a civilized American West. These changes and experiences primed the reservation for a moment in the 20th century that solidified the modern understanding of the San Carlos Reservation.
“Modernity as a Justification: The Coolidge Dam and Indian Reorganization, 1900-1930s”
2:15-3:15 Lecture in Art Gallery
As Arizona Territory moved into the 20th century, so did the Apachean peoples. The changes brought to the reservation in the 19th century, culminated in further diminishment of the Apachean identity. Furthermore, perceptions of the “San Carlos Indian” stemming from the previously fought “Apache Wars” made the peoples “expendable” in the eyes of the new settler government as water rights and issues for both settlers and the O’odham peoples in Central Arizona came to the forefront. The creation of the Coolidge Dam on the reservation, justified by Carl T. Hayden as a necessity to assist the O’odham people, hindered the ranching and farming capabilities of the San Carlos “Indians.” By the 1930s, the peoples underwent a significant change as they incorporated the Indian Reorganization Act into their new tribal government. Debates on its implications and implementations caused a political upheaval, and upon the establishment of the San Carlos Constitution, the peoples officially recognized all peoples on the reservation, including those removed to the reservation, as “Apache.”
We will have artist booths from various Indigenous artists who will be showing and selling their work, including: Oliver Enjady, paintings, Ishkoten Dougi, paintings/prints, Aaron Freeland, paintings/prints, Jicarilla Apache baskets by Rowena Mora, Jacinda & Adrian Atencio, Beadwork, pottery by Shelden Nunez-Velarde, Jewelry by Matagi Sorensen, Talrick Enjady, paintings/drawings, Jordan Torres, paintings/prints/metalwork, Leonard Boyd, paintings/sculpture, Randy “Sabba” Sabaque, prints, Roger Sosakete Perkins, paintings/pottery/digital art, Eric & Charlotta Greenstone, jewelry/horsehair pottery, Veronica & Ernest Benally, jewelry, Maria Arvayo, paintings, Gerry Quotskuyva, paintings/carvings,and last years people choice winners, Priscilla Tacheney, photography, John Suazo, sculpture, Arnold & Karlene Goodluck, jewelry and others!
Food: by Shirley’s Native Food and La Unica Mexican Food.
Autumn Fest is Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Amerind Museum in Dragoon, AZ. $10 per vehicle.
Please be aware the Amerind Hiking Trails will be closed on October 19th during Autumn Fest. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note if you are interested in coming with a group on a chartered bus from Tohono Chul, visit: https://tohonochul.org/event/amerind-autumn-fest/ for more details.
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 Autumn Fest
Celebrating the history, culture, and arts of the Diné (Navajo).
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$10 per vehicle
Join Amerind at our annual Autumn Fest as we celebrate the history, culture, and arts of the Diné (Navajo). Rich in tradition, history, and culture, Diné teachers, artists, singers and dancers will hold a day-long cultural celebration at the Amerind Museum in Dragoon, Arizona.
This year, Autumn Fest will feature performances by the rock band Sihasin, the Jones Benally Family Dance Troupe, and flutist Mary Redhouse, public talks about Diné culture from Diné scholars Wade Campbell, PhD and Poet Laura Tohe, PhD. and the event will also welcome various Native artists who will be showing and selling their art, youth activities and food. This year Amerind announces the People’s Choice Artist Award, visitors will vote for their favorite artist, the top three winners will win a cash award.
Amerind is pleased to announce the Sihasin band, the Jones Benally Family Dance Troupe, and Mary Redhouse will play as part of The Angelo Joaquin Jr. Cultural Performance Series, with thanks to donor Ann Parker, PhD.
Autumn Fest is Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Amerind Museum in Dragoon, AZ. $10 per vehicle.
Amerind Free Online Artist Talk
The Art of Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai-Apache)
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:00 am – Arizona Time
Join us as we welcome artist, Matagi Sorensen for an online artist talk.
Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai-Apache) is a contemporary jeweler/metalsmith who creates hand fabricated and lost wax-cast jewelry. His contemporary style has garnered the attention of many. His designs are sleek and modern with an urban aesthetic that draws from traditional and natural motifs rooted in his Yavapai-Apache heritage. His curiosity and drive to learn more about his craft make him an exciting artist to follow. Please take this opportunity to join us as Matagi discusses his work, journey and the inspiration behind his incredible creations.
Matagi Sorensen was born in Cottonwood, Arizona. He had an interesting childhood, traveling around the Southwest with his family, making small craft items to sell. When he was 15 his family moved back to the reservation where Matagi began working for a summer youth program. At 18 he went to work for his tribe and contemplated becoming a social worker. He went on to enroll at Yavapai Community College eventually taking a jewelry making class, beginning his journey to become a professional jeweler. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with BFA in 2011 followed by an MFA from Arizona State University in 2021 where he was able to further his knowledge and skills in metalsmithing and design, as well as experiment with natural and culturally traditional materials. Matagi has gone on to exhibit his work throughout the country at various shows including Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Fair, Eiteljorg Indian Market, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Art Market among others.
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/AmerindOnline07152023
Amerind Free Online Artist Talk – Creative Collaboration: A Dialog Between Artist and Collector
A candid conversation with Master Jeweler-Metalsmith Duane Maktima (Hopi/Laguna Pueblo) and longtime Collector Joanne Conrad
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 11:00 am – Arizona Time
The connection or role of the Artist and Collector goes back throughout history and continues today. Why are these relationships important and how has the role changed today? Master jeweler, Duane Maktima and longtime collector Joanne Conrad will have a candid discussion on these roles today.
Duane is a master jeweler-metalsmith of Hopi and Laguna Pueblo descent. Duane is a graduate of Northern Arizona University’s College of Creative Arts. He has gone on to have an extensive career over the last 49 years and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career as a working artist. In addition to selling in the best galleries, his pieces are held by several museums worldwide, including Amerind’s. He has been an artist in residence at Amerind many times and is also a member of Amerind’s board of directors.
Artist Duane Maktima
Duane’s work reflects and is inspired by his Hopi and Laguna Pueblo heritage. His knowledge of design from ancient iconography to contemporary art deco motifs, create his distinctive jewelry. His designs are simple and clean, using vibrant colors in his work. A distinctive characteristic of Maktima’s jewelry is its sculptural quality, created by a hollow form technique combined with reticulated metal used as a decorative overlay. His work is widely collected and lives on as heirloom pieces for many distinguished patrons and collections. Duane has long been a source of encouragement and empowerment to many artists, through his role as a teacher, mentor, advocate, and friend. Making him one of the most highly respected contemporary artists working today.
To see more of Duane’s work go to: www.duanemaktima.com You can also see his work at the FreeMarket in Santa Fe during August Indian Market.
Collector Joanne Conrad
Joanne Conrad’s deep interest in Native Art and Southwestern culture began as a child in Tucson. Returning to Arizona after a legal career, she now devotes her time to learning as much as possible about indigenous artists and their work. Her “collection” began many years ago, with a tiny silver Roadrunner pin, and now includes examples of Hopi, Pueblo, Dine, Zuni, Apache, Tohono, and Pascua Yaqui handcrafted works. She credits places like Amerind with providing the resources to learn more about the artists and their cultures.
To register for this free online event, visit: https://bit.ly/Amerindonline04012023Maktima
Amerind Artist in Residence
Duane Maktima (Hopi-Laguna)
Master Jeweler-Metalsmith
Visit Amerind to witness master jeweler-metalsmith, Duane Maktima, create his works of art. Maktima traveled to numerous repositories of Hopi objects to study the designs and techniques used to create the items. The experience of having surrounded himself with Hopi items has given Maktima extensive knowledge few people have today. Do not miss this unique opportunity to watch a true master practice his craft.
Amerind Artist in Residence
Duane Maktima (Hopi-Laguna)
Master Jeweler-Metalsmith
Visit Amerind to witness master jeweler-metalsmith, Duane Maktima, create his works of art. Maktima traveled to numerous repositories of Hopi objects to study the designs and techniques used to create the items. The experience of having surrounded himself with Hopi items has given Maktima extensive knowledge few people have today. Do not miss this unique opportunity to watch a true master practice his craft.
Amerind Artist in Residence
Duane Maktima (Hopi-Laguna)
Master Jeweler-Metalsmith
March 29-May 7, 2022
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Visit Amerind March 29-May 7, 2022 to witness master jeweler-metalsmith, Duane Maktima, create his works of art. Maktima traveled to numerous repositories of Hopi objects to study the designs and techniques used to create the items. The experience of having surrounded himself with Hopi items has given Maktima extensive knowledge few people have today. Do not miss this unique opportunity to watch a true master practice his craft.
Amerind Artist in Residence
Duane Maktima (Hopi-Laguna)
Master Jeweler-Metalsmith
March 29-May 7, 2022
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Visit Amerind March 29-May 7, 2022 to witness master jeweler-metalsmith, Duane Maktima, create his works of art. Maktima traveled to numerous repositories of Hopi objects to study the designs and techniques used to create the items. The experience of having surrounded himself with Hopi items has given Maktima extensive knowledge few people have today. Do not miss this unique opportunity to watch a true master practice his craft.
