The Oldest Hopi Art Show in the World – Flagstaff, Arizona
The festivals of the Colorado Plateau region highlighting the region’s cultures and encourage communication and ideas between visitors, educators and artists. These celebrations of music, art, performances and Heritage Insights help to give everyone a better understanding of the past and present. It is a blend of ancient and modern cultural presentations, performances and activities to give the visitor a greater insight in the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and Hispanic cultures that live on the Colorado Plateau and the Four Corners regions of the state.
There is an annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture where the A:shiwi people share the Zuni language, lifeways and traditional dance ad flute playing. The creation of weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers, and painters. You will have a chance to see the creation of the traditional Zuni pottery. This festival is usually held in May so check the actual date with the a quick email to aamhc_museum@yahoo.com. Although the museum is in New Mexico they will have the necessary information on the festival in Flagstaff.
The Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture that is a tradition of Hopi families. Many of those participating assisted their parents at the Hopi festival in years past. There are more than 55 booths which brim with fine arts and crafts including things from carvers, painters, jewelers, potters, quilters, and basket and textile weavers. There are cultural presentations with storytelling, music and dancing. You can taste the Hopi bread or piki baked in the outside ovens or watch the creation of beautiful pottery being shaped, painted and traditionally fired. Are you interested in natural medicines? Then take the walk along the Rio de Flag Nature Trail with a Hopi medicine woman and learn about the medicines, culture and values of the Hopi.
The Hopi are descendants of the ancient Puebloan people whose history goes back for thousands of years in the Four Corners region. The Hopi villages are located on mesas in northeastern Arizona. The Hopi are dry land farmers who specialize in the cultivation of corn, beans, and squash. Have you ever seen Hopi blue corn? It is adapted to the arid climate and plays an integral part of the Hopi ceremonial life. To find out exact dates contact Anne Doyle at 928-774-5213 ext 217 or email info@mna.az.us
The Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture offers the opportunity to experience the Navajo Nation with the authentic presentations of the Navajo "Beauty Way" philosophy of living in harmony. There will be more than 55 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from any clans to share their skills and knowledge with you. See the rug weavers working on traditional upright looms and the meaning of the intricate rug designs. The hoop and traditional dancing along with the music, both ancient and modern. See the beautifully designed Navajo jewelry, painting, beading, and pottery techniques. Explore the tribe’s intricate language and learn about ancient legends and traditions. To get the dates for this festival contact Anne Doyle at 928-774-5213 ext 217 or email: info@mna.az.us for information.
All of these festivals and more are part of the MNA’s Heritage Programs and designed for your entertainment and education.
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