Indian Fair & Market: Be There
The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market is one of the largest and most pretigious events in the United States. This year will bring together more than 650 outstanding American Indian artists from around the nation to show and sell their work.
On Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, 2009, the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market will, for the 51st consecutive year, be celebrated on the Heard Museum campus on Central Avenue.
With Phoenix Light Rail completed and in operation as of December 27, the Heard Museum is a scheduled station and stop, making access to the most exciting and oldest Indian Market in Arizona easily accessible for all.
Look for many new and exciting changes at the 2009 Market. If you have never experienced the Heard Guild Indian Fair & Market, you must try it in 2009. If you have been there before, come and be prepared to experience the perfect blending of art, entertainment and education for people of all ages.
2009 honored Market artist has been announced. Nora Naranjo-Morse, Santa Clara Pueblo will be honored for her incredible talent as a sculptor, author, and film maker. She has a career that has spanned over 30 years. Come to Market and meet and greet her!
There will be new and exciting musical entertainment from all parts of the country, from East to West who will perform in our amphitheater as well as Indian storytelling and a chance to talk to some of the dancers up close and personal.
Food will range from American Indian specialties to gelato and hot pretzels. The traditional fry bread and Hopi pikki bread will be on hand as well.
A special new area is being planned to introduce our visitors to the beautiful Hopi mesas, and the art and culture of the Hopi people. If you have never been up to Hopi, this is your chance to meet and speak with Hopi people who would love to share their art and culture with all visitors.
There is so much to see and experience with a visit to Indian Fair & Market…
Don’t miss this chance to spend the first weekend in March, 2009 in beautiful, sunny, warm Phoenix Arizona, the Valley of the Sun. Make your reservations now and watch our web site for more information. After the 1st of January you will be able to purchase prefair tickets to make attending the largest and best market in Arizona easy.