Heard Museum Happenings

A Summer Solstice Film Screening

When:Tuesday, June 21
Time:6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Steele Auditorium

The Heard Museum’s iconic downtown Phoenix campus will host Gila River Broadcasting Corporations first feature documentary, “She Still Walks Among Us,” written and directed by Marrisa Hiosik-Johnson (Salt River) and co-directed by Cordell Parker (Gila River Broadcasting Corporation).

The Heard Museum, in partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and in honor of the late tribal member and retired firefighter Royce Manuel (Akimel Aw-thum), presents this important film exploring the art of constructing a Kia-ha, or “Burden Basket.” The “Burden Basket” was once a very practical – yet spiritual – basket woven by men and carried by women to transport everyday materials, food, and goods for trade.

Catch the premiere also on over-the-air Channel 29.1 within the Gila River Indian Community.
Film followed by a panel discussion featuring: Director, Marissa Hiosik-Johnson, student, and burden basket maker – Matthew Yatsayte, and Jacob Butler, Chair of the board for Native Seed Search based in Tucson. You won’t want to miss this fascinating exploration of a Southwest Indigenous tradition.

Free Family Summer Saturdays: Meet Hopi R2D2

When:Saturday, June 25
Time:10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location:
Heard Museum Campus

That translates to: Our first Free Family Summer Saturday of 2022 is out of this world (in a galaxy far, far away)! Hopi artist Duane Koyawena and engineer Joe Mastrioanni present their creation: Hopi R2D2. You will have the opportunity to meet Hopi R2D2, take photos, enjoy the museum, and participate in themed art activities. Star Wars-themed costumes are encouraged! At 11 am and 2 pm, Duane and Joe will present on their process for creating the first ever Indigenous droid, including the engineering process, how Duane brings traditionally Hopi art and culture to the futuristic creation, and why Star Wars resonates so deeply in their community.

Bloop, whistle, beep bop whir. Bleep! (Museum and activities will be open and free of charge to everyone from 10 am – 4 pm. See you there!)

First Friday in July: Chill Out at the Heard

Jonah Littlesunday (Navajo)

Escape the summer heat, release the stresses of the week, and enter this first weekend in July relaxed and inspired! On Friday, July 1, we invite you to enjoy the Heard Museum, where it is always 72 degrees, for FREE. Unwind in the museum with the meditative sounds of Navajo flutist, Jonah Littlesunday, and take our guided “Mindful Gallery Stroll” to experience the collection in a new way.

Free admission from 4 to 8 p.m. Coffee Cantina and Books & More open from 5 to 7 p.m.