“The mission of the Heard Museum is to be the world’s preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes.”
We have a comprehensive educational program that includes a variety of lectures, classes and events for both Guild and Museum members and the general public to support the Heard’s mission.
Monthly Guild Meetings
The Guild holds monthly meetings September through April on the third Wednesday. Start time is 10 a.m. in the Steele Auditorium.
The monthly agenda includes a short business meeting followed by an exciting presentation on American Indian art, history or culture. Speakers include artists, tribal leaders, historians and academic experts.
Heard Museum Guild NEW 2025 Short Course…
Home: Native Peoples in the Southwest
Come meet the indigenous people who have lived in the Southwest for thousands of years and those who are thriving today! This 3-part course will include overviews of the land, culture, art and history of the ancestral people as well as the current federally recognized tribes and pueblos in Arizona and New Mexico. Following each classroom presentation, a Heard Museum guide will take you on an optional 30-minute tour of related exhibits and sculptures in the Museum. Whether you have lived in the Phoenix area for years or are new to the Southwest, this is your opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Native Americans who call the Southwest HOME.
Open to Museum members and the public.
Thursdays: January 30, February 6, and February 13, 2025
9:30 AM: Sign In/Coffee
10:00 AM to Noon: Presentation
12-12:30 PM: Tour in Museum (optional)
Location: Monte Vista Room, Heard Museum
Instructors/Course Content
January 30: Kathie McIsaac, Instructor; Jerry Cowdrey, Tour Guide
History of the Indigenous peoples of Arizona and their unique connections to – and loss of – their land.
February 6: Cozette Matthews, Instructor; Jeff Ross, Tour Guide
History of the peoples and culture of New Mexico, including migration patterns and impact of the Spanish.
February 13: Linda Hefter, Instructor & Tour Guide
History of the Indian Boarding Schools in America and their impact on the Native American Fine Arts Movement.
Short Course Fee:
$40.00 for the entire Course: Purchase here
Pre-Registration & Payment are required by Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 5 PM AZ time.
Registration is limited to 65 attendees.
Questions? Contact Co-Chairs at: NPSWShortCourse@heardguild.org
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