“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 2023 Short Course…
Home: Native Peoples in the Southwest
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays October 19, October 26 and November 2, 2023
Location: Monte Vista Room, Heard Museum
Instructor: Linda Hefter, Heard Museum Senior Docent
Facilitator: Jackie Stubbs
Short Course Fee: $45
Click here to pay for the course.
Come meet the peoples who have lived and thrived in the Southwest from Prehistoric to Current times. The three-part course will include an exciting overview of the land, culture, art and history of both the ancient peoples of the Southwest and the federally recognized tribes and pueblos who call Arizona and New Mexico home today.
Session Three on November 2 will also include an introduction to the American Indian Fine Art Movement.
Each of the three sessions will conclude with a 30- to 40-minute tour of the Heard Museum exhibits and sculpture. Whether you have lived in the desert for years or are new to the Southwest, don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of this special place we all call Home.
For more information and to register email Jackie Stubbs at jackiecstubbs@sbcglobal.net. Or click here to pay for the course.
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