Doug Hyde bronze at the Heard Museum.
Ongoing
Kay WalkingStick/Hudson River School
Organized by the New York Historical, this exhibition showcases landscape paintings by the renowned contemporary Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick in conversation with classic works from their collection of 19th-century Hudson River School paintings. This artistic dialogue spotlights how WalkingStick’s work connects to and diverges from the Hudson River School tradition. It also explores the agency of art in shaping humankind’s relationship to the land.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/kay-walkingstick/
Ongoing
October Art: The Collection of Delores Browne Abelson
This new exhibition celebrates ballerina, educator and arts advocate Delores Browne Abelson through the presentation of her remarkable collection of Native American art. The exhibition features artwork by her close friend and celebrated artist Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu/Portuguese/Native Hawaiian), as well as other contemporary Native artists whose work reflects Abelson’s lifelong passion for the arts.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/october-art/
Feb. 6, 2026-Mar. 7, 2027
Blue Bird
Curator Talk, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Blue Bird Flour is known for its use in frybread and tortilla recipes, and its logo has become a motif in Native popular culture. This exhibition, opening during First Friday, highlights how the iconic flour brand is interwoven with everyday life.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/blue-bird/
February 10 and 24, 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Watercolor & Land: Outdoor Art Making
Inspired by the exhibition Kay WalkingStick/Hudson River School, the Heard offers this outdoor art-making series. The museum invites guest to extend their visit outdoors with a creative watercolor experience inspired by the artworks inside. Take time to slow down, create and connect with the people you care about while enjoying the beautiful weather on the Heard Museum campus. This drop-in program welcomes all ages and all skill levels, with guidance and supplies provided.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/event/outdoor-art-feb26-i/
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Mario Martinez (Yaqui), Empty Universe, 2002, acrylic on paper. Heard Museum Collection, Heard Museum Purchase.
Ongoing
Paintings from the Heard Collection
Curated by Kay WalkingStick comes Paintings from the Heard Collection, featuring more than 30 artworks by Native American artists spanning multiple generations and offering a dynamic view of large-scale paintings by Native American artists through the decades.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/paintings-from-the-heard/
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March 5
Native Spirit ArtWalk
The Native Spirit ArtWalk is a Gold Palette special event, free to the public and located throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Downtown Scottsdale. Attendees will find celebratory exhibitions and programming, just in time for the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market.
Downtown Scottsdale
www.scottsdaleartsdistrict.com/artwalk/
Through March 8
Adorned with Memory: Jewelry from the Basha Family Collections of American Indian Art
This exhibition is about remarkable craftsmanship and a celebration of Eddie Basha’s legacy. Known for his lifelong dedication to Native art, Basha fostered relationships with many of the artists whose work will be on view. Adorned with Memory makes visible these bonds, showcasing not only extraordinary jewelry but also the collaboration, respect and shared experience that shape the collection. Each piece offers a glimpse into the innovative techniques and materials used by Native jewelers, from shimmering stones to intricate silverwork.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/adorned-with-memory
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Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
Best of Show Reception
Friday, March 6, 5-9 p.m.
Ticket Prices
Adults: $26
Seniors / Active Military: $21
Members: $21
Students, American Indians, Children (6-17): $10
Children (5 and under): Free
Best of Show Reception: $100 (Members: $75)
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-Only Opening: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heard Museum Shop Featured Artists
Dina Huntinghorse (Wichita)
Daniel Reeves (Navajo (Diné))
Raymond C. Nordwall (Pawnee/Ojibwe)
Gerry Quotskuyva (Hopi)
Janet Travis (Maricopa)
Tim Washburn (Navajo (Diné))
Carol Emarthle Douglas (Northern Arapaho)
Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602) 252-8840, www.heard.org
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March 19-22
Scottsdale Art Week
Scottsdale Art Week features Arizona-based collectors and beyond, and will have 124 booths in a massive warehouse style exhibition space. The high-end fair is a celebration of the Southwest, showcasing the histories and cultures of the Navajo, Apache and Hopi tribes who first occupied this land–including both historic and contemporary art, although contemporary takes center stage.
WestWorld of Scottsdale
www.scottsdaleartweek.com
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April 3, 4-8 p.m.
First Friday: An Evening of Art & Inspiration
Whether you’re looking for an inspiring night out, a cultural escape or a fun evening with family and friends, First Friday at the Heard Museum is the place to be. Books & More will also be open for guests to pick out a new read by an Indigenous author. Museum admission is free, the art is powerful, and the experience is unforgettable.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/event/first-friday-apr26/
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Apache basket, early 1900s, willow, martynia, 20 x 5¾ in. Gift of Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art.
Through March 8
Heart of the Community: Baskets from the Basha Family Collections of American Indian Art
This exhibition recognizes Eddie Basha’s dedication to the good of his community and his appreciation of American Indian communities and their art. Many of the baskets in the collection were woven in the early decades of the 20th century in Arizona. The art of Western Apache, Yavapai and Akimel O’odham weavers will be featured.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/heart-of-the-community/
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Opening April 10
Wisdom from the Future
Wisdom from the Future pairs today’s leading Indigenous artists’ artwork with personal reflections revealing powerful stories of inspiration, challenge and growth, along with insights into their artistic approach and creative processes. The exhibition features 25 of the most renowned Native artists, including: Preston Singletary (Tlingit), Tony Abeyta (Diné), Richard Zane Smith (Wyandot), Kay WalkingStick (Cherokee) and more.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/exhibition/wisdom-from-the-future/
April 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
24th Annual Katsina Doll Marketplace
This free event is the largest gathering of Hopi katsina carvers, bringing together renowned artists, collectors and enthusiasts inside the museum’s Steele Auditorium. Katsina dolls hold profound meaning in Hopi culture, representing spiritual messengers and embodying teachings, prayers and blessings. The Katsina Marketplace offers a unique opportunity to meet talented Hopi carvers, witness carving demonstrations and enjoy live music.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/event/katsina-doll-marketplace-2026/
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Hoop dancer competing at a past Heard Museum contest.
February 14-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
The 36th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest is an annual event that showcases more than 100 Indigenous dancers from diverse tribal backgrounds throughout North America, while displaying their masterful skills to thousands of community members, families and fans. Since the first World Championship hosted at the Heard Museum in 1991, this event has become a cornerstone for cultural preservation, spotlighting and continuing the profound history of hoop dancing within Indigenous communities.
Heard Museum
www.heard.org/event/world-championship-hoop-dance-contest/
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