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Now through April 30, 2012
Docent-led Tours through Paths of Life
Thursdays at 2 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Free with general admission. More about docent-led tours.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Arnold and Doris Roland Distinguished Speaker Series presents Threads through Time: The Art and History of the Navajo People, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, ASM east gallery
ASM members and members of the Tucson community are invited to enjoy this talk by Jackson Clark, third generation trader and owner of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colorado. With a remarkable depth of knowledge based on 40 years of interaction, Clark relates his and his family’s encounters trading with the Navajo people. Humor, respect, and great appreciation punctuate Clark’s very personal stories, as he uses examples of specific weavings as mileposts along the shared journey. Clark also shows how traders have affected Navajo arts through time, and how world commerce now affects them, pointing out that, “Weavings, more than anything else, have defined the Navajos’ ability to change and prosper under very difficult circumstances.” Reception follows lecture. Kindly RSVP to
Darlene Lizarraga via email or at 520-626-8381.
The Arnold and Doris Roland Distinguished Speaker Series is made possible by the generosity of Arnold and Doris Roland. Lecture and reception hosted and presented by the Friends of the ASM Collections.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Southwest Indian Art Fair's Juried Competition Awards Reception, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Exclusively for ASM members, SWIAF artists, and SWIAF sponsors.
Marvel at the award-winning pieces, view the entire slate of
the competition’s entrants, and meet the artists.
RSVP to Darlene Lizarraga by email or at 520-626-8381.
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February 18 and 19, 2012
19th Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair
Southern Arizona's Premier Indian Art Show and Market! Join us for a wonderful weekend of culture, art, performance, and food on Arizona State Museum's front lawn, rain or shine. Meet 200+ Native artists, many of them award winning. Talk with them about their work and learn about the cultural significance that informs, inspires, and imbues their work. Top-quality, handmade art includes pottery, Hopi katsina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and much more. Artist demonstrations, Native food, music and dance performances, auctions, and book signings round out the two-day celebration.
ASM members admitted one hour early on Saturday for best selection.
More about the 2012 Southwest Indian Art Fair
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Coffee with the Curators, 3:00–3:45 p.m., Free, ASM lobby
Join us for a cup of coffee and informal conversation with
Jannelle Weakly, ASM photo collections curator, who shares some of her favorite highlights from the museum’s extensive photographic collections.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and freshly brewed coffee donated by Paradise Bakery and Cafe.
More conversations coming Apr 4, and May 2.
Wednesday, March 7 or Thursday, March 8, 2012
Special tour of the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center, 1–4 p.m.
Friends of the ASM Collections are invited to this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center (WACC) in Tucson. You have two opportunities to enjoy this field trip experience! WACC is a conservation and curatorial facility and the repository for objects recovered from within the boundaries of the Southwest's national parks and monuments. The collections include archeological objects, related field records, historic objects, photographs, and natural history and animal specimens. Space is limited to 30 each day. Be prepared for lots of standing. RSVP to Darlene Lizarraga via email or at 520-626-8381. Drive yourself to WACC facility at 255 N. Commerce Loop, 85745 (west of I-10 between St. Mary’s and Congress).
Not a member of the Friends? Join today so that you can enjoy this experience!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Coffee with the Curators, 3:00–3:45 p.m., Free, ASM lobby
Join us for a cup of coffee and informal conversation! Diana Pardue, curator of collections at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, talks about research conducted by herself and Norman Sandfield for the book “Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage to Contemporary Artistry.”
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and freshly brewed coffee donated by Paradise Bakery and Cafe.
Final conversation of the season on May 2.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Coffee with the Curators, 3:00–3:45 p.m., Free, ASM lobby
Join us for a cup of coffee and informal conversation with Gayle Castañeda, of the
Castañeda Museum of Ethnic
Costume, who shares examples of
Mexican indigenous women’s
garments (huipiles,
quechquemitls, blouses)
while discussing materials
used, designs, and European
influences among the many
different culture groups of
the country.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and freshly brewed coffee donated by Paradise Bakery and Cafe.
June 6–17, 2012
Tucson, Tula, & Tlaxcala Learning Expedition
Discover the roots of American Southwest cultures by exploring and comparing those of central Mexico from the pre-Columbian to the present day. See details of this travel experience on our Travel Tours page.
July 23–27, 2012
Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults (booked, wait listing)
Experience first-hand how and what archaeologists learn about Arizona’s ancient cultures. Enjoy indoor, summer archaeology as part of an ASM research team.
See program details here.
September 29–October 6, 2012
Four Corners Learning Expedition (booked)
Travel with museum archaeologists and explore the culture and beauty of the incomparable Four Corners region for 7 1/2 days.
See details of this travel experience on our Travel Tours page.
October 24-28, 2012
The Hohokam World Learning Expedition
ASM archaeologists Paul and Suzanne Fish take you on an in-depth and expertly guided tour of Hohokam sites in southern Arizona. See details of this travel experience on our Travel Tours page.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Missions, Presidios and Land Grants Learning Expedition
Highlights of this day trip include visits to the Spanish mission at Tumacácori, the mission ruins at Guevavi and Calabasas; the Tubac (or Tucson) Presidio, and the Canoa Land Grant.
See details of this travel experience on our Travel Tours page.
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