41st Annual Indian Market
Saturday, December 9 – Sunday, December 10, 2017
9:00am – 4:00pm
Ticket purchase available at the gates:
General Admission: $10
Museum Members with ID, American Indians with tribal ID, active duty and retired service members: $5
Children 12 and under: Free admission when accompanied by an adult.
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 provides fun and Native American history in one convenient location
Complimentary parking available with easy access from downtown Phoenix with the light rail stop close by
Shop over 100 artist booths featuring fine and contemporary art including pottery, jewelry, rock art and basketry
A variety of foods 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 proceeds benefit the PGMA
Activities & Entertainment
Returning this year, the Ki:him area, which invites the public to get to know the artists and their process in a more intimate setting, will have 18 demonstrators with a majority of them having hands-on activities. Visitors will be invited to participate in activities such as archery, spear throwing using atlatls, community painting, beading, petroglyph making, corn grinding, and gourd painting. Tony Duncan, five-time world hoop dancing champion will be teaching visitors of all ages how to hoop dance while Violet Duncan, former Miss Indian World and author, will be doing storytelling.
Set amongst the historic beauty of the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, this Indian Market offers a unique experience. Guests will shop over 100 booths of authentic American Indian fine art and collectibles along an interpretive trail, taking them by the ancient platform mound, ballcourt, and replica Hohokam dwellings. This 2-day event also offers activities for children and adults, including exceptional music, dance performances, food truck cuisine, and everyone’s favorite, Indian fry bread.
Entertainment on the main stage this year will include Tony Duncan, Indigenous Enterprise, and many other performances of song and dance. The Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 of Sacaton will post and retire colors at the Indian Market.
New this year, on Friday, December 8th, the public is invited to participate in a Welcoming & Market Kick-Off Event for the artists and their families to be held in the Community Room Building at Pueblo Grande from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet their favorite artists and celebrate with them.
Featured Entertainment:
Indigenous Enterprises Facebook
Ki:him Activities:
Pottery, shell necklaces, native food & seeds, printing, agave fiber weaving, breadwork, arrowhead knapping and atlatl, rock art, hoop dancing, storytelling, weaving, mask carving, gourd painting, piki bread making, corn grinding.
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We are proud the feature the work of Carol Lujan as our Featured Artist for 2017
New and returning artists for 2017
We welcome you to learn more about our Indian Market application process for 2017.
2017 Indian Market Online Application
New artists are required to provide Tribal documentation, examples of work (3) and a brief biography highlighting accomplishments and awards.
New this year, on Friday, December 8th, the public is invited to participate in a Welcoming & Market Kick-Off Event for the artists and their families to be held in the Community Room Building at Pueblo Grande from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet their favorite artists and celebrate with them.
New & Notable
Navajo Rug Auction
Join us for our 11th Annual Navajo Rug & American Indian Art Auction that is opened to the public.
41st Annual Indian Market
Walk along the museum trail and see artists display their crafts including pottery, jewelry, & traditional carvings.
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