42nd Annual Indian Market
Saturday, December 8 – Sunday, December 9, 2018
9:00am – 4:00pm
Join us once again as we celebrate Native American Arts with our traditional Indian Market. Enjoy live performances, unique artists with hand-made jewelry, pottery and more. A family friendly event that offers fun and Native American history in one convenient location.
Complimentary nearby parking available with easy access from downtown Phoenix with the Valley Metro Rail stop nearby.
Shop over 100 artists booths including fry bread, Navajo tacos, cactus chili and burgers will be available with food trucks.
Raffle prizes for fabulous prizes including jewelry, blankets, gift certificates and more – all proceed benefit the PGMA.
Special thank you to Tim Murphy Foto for the above images from 2017.
Ticket Purchase available at the Market Entrance
General Admission: $10
Museum Members with ID, American Indians with tribal ID, active and retired U.S. Service Members: $5
Children 12 and under: Free admission when accompanied by an adult
Purchase discounted tickets now:
Artists
Amil Pedro
Arizona American Indian Living Treasures
* Ki:Him Demonstrator
Herb Thompson
Jewelry
Gerald Lomaventema
Jewelry
Lorriane Gala-Lewis
Beadwork, Cultural Item, Pottery
Arturo Ramirez
Arizona Gourd Society Grand Master Artist
*KiHim Demonstrator
Andy Marion
Navajo Silversmith
Lupita Lucero
Beadwork & Pottery
Performers
Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84
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Danza Huitzillin Dancers
Aztec Dancers
Phoenix Native Flute Circle
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Performance Calendar
Saturday & Sunday
9:00am Canyon Records Music Selection
10:00am Miss Indian Arizona & Miss Indian World
10:25am Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84, Posting of the Colors
11:00am Gabrial Ayala, Guitarist
12:00pm Tony Duncan, Flute and Hoop Dancer
1:00pm Indigenous Enterprise, Fancy Dancers
2:00pm (Saturday) Drew Lomyaktewa Dance Group performs Hopi Eagle Dances
2:00pm (Sunday) Danza Huitzillin Dance Group performs Aztec Dances
3:00pm Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post No. 84, Retirement of the Colors
Ki:Him Actvities
Saturday, Dec 8th, schedule changes slightly on Sunday Dec. 9th
Get to know the artists and their process in a more intimate setting, with a variety of demonstrations and hands-on activities. Visitors can participate in activities such as archery, atlatl spear throwing, community painting, beading, and pottery making to name a few.
11:00am Storytelling with Violet Duncan With Melvin and Rosa John / Theatrical Masks
11:50am Atlatl and Rabbit Sticks with Amil Pedro
12:20pm Bow and Arrow Making with Royce Manuel
1:00pm Piki Bread and the importance of Corn with Angelina James, Velvet Button and Ernastine Holms
1:40pm Navajo Weaving techniques with Emily Malone
2:20pm Hoop Dancing with five-time world hoop dancing champion, Tony Duncan
3:00pm Pottery Techniques with Ron Carlos and Jacob Butler
Additional displays with a community painting activity with Randy Kemp and beadwork activity with Melanie Sainz
Special thanks to the Arizona Humanities for sponsoring the 42nd Annual Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary Indian Market
2018 Featured Artist
We are proud to announce the selection of this year’s featured artist: Jesse T. Humminbird
Volunteers Needed
Interested in being a part of this great event? We are looking for some very special people to help volunteer their time and talents this year. Positions include Admission, Membership, Parking, Raffle Sales, Set-up, Tear Down & Security.
New: Young Artist’s Application
We welcome you to learn more about our Indian Market application process for 2018. Traditional and non-traditional submissions will be considered.
There are no booth fees for our newest addition to the Market for young artists under 18 years of age
New and returning artists for 2018
We welcome you to learn more about our Indian Market application process for 2018.
New artists are required to provide Tribal documentation example of work (3) and a brief biography highlighting accomplishments and awards in the application process.
Friday, Dec 7th Gathering
Meet fellow participating artists and enjoy a volunteer potluck. Youth dancing and activities are part of the event.
Sponsorship & Ad Specifications
Is your company interested in sponsoring the Indian Market? We have several contribution levels. Please consider this educational event as an opportunity to give back to the community. Last year’s attendance in 2017 was 70% higher than in 2016 due to enhanced marketing efforts.
CLAIM YOUR BRANDING OPPORTUNITY TODAY!
Sponsorship deadline is October 15, 2018
Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary acknowledges the generous contributions of our Annual Indian Market Sponsors:
New & Notable
Informative Lectures
The Auxiliary invites Scholars, Artists and Authors to share in an informative discussion on history, culture & more
Navajo Rug Auction
Join us the 1st Saturday in November for the Annual Navajo Rug & American Indian Art Auction open to the public
Annual Indian Market
Walk along the museum trail and see artists display their crafts including pottery, jewelry, & traditional carvings.
Become a Volunteer
As a volunteer you play an essential role in PGMA’s mission of interpretation, research & preservation.
