Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival - THIS WEEKEND

Just the other day we blogged about the Zuni Arts & Culture Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona this weekend.Now we want anyone who is closer to Santa Fe than to Flagstaff to know about the Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture on Museum Hill.This show is a treasure in itself, displaying work by some of Native America's most popular and respected Indian artisans. The list of those scheduled to appear boggles the expectations.A short list of those we know and represent includes:Caroline Carpio, Isleta potter and bronzecasterRandall Chitto, Choctaw potter and bronzecasterPreston & Deborah Duwyenie, Hopi and Santa Clara pottersMichael Kanteena, Laguna potterPam Lujan-Hauer, Taos potterSamuel Manymules, Navajo Dine potter)Pahponee, Kickapoo/Potawatami potterWayne Snowbird, Santa Clara potterTommy Jackson, Navajo Dine jewelrymakerMarvin Slim, Navajo Dine jewelrymakerJayne Quam, Navajo Dine carverKateri Sanchez Quandelacy, Zuni carverTalia Quandelacy, Laguna/Zuni carverIra Lujan, Taos glassblowerThere are many others. Links indicated with the individual names will take you to examples of the artists' works on our web sites.This show will benefit Santa Fe's Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Hours are Friday night at 6 pm with a special pre-sale gala. Saturday from 9 am for those with Early Bird tickets, from 10 am to 4 pm for general admission. Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm with free admission.For more information, visit the Native Treasures web site by clicking here.

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