Message from Mary – Happy New Year! As we begin a new year and a new decade, our thoughts often turn to new beginnings and to New Year resolutions. These resolutions are often around improving our health and happiness. Growing research over the past few years indicates that visiting museums can play a significant role in improving lifelong health and well-being. As you can see from the information below, all of us at MNA are working to create an enjoyable and inspiring experience for you. As this new year dawns, I encourage you to have a look at what is on offer and treat yourself, your family and friends to an exhibition, a talk, a trip or even a special gift from the shop. From all of us at MNA to you and yours, a very Happy 2020. Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
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2020 Key Dates
Mark your new calendar now so you don’t miss these big events at MNA:
Spring Break Camp, March 16- 20
Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture, May 23 & 24
Gala Event, June 13
Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture, July 4 & 5
Navajo Rug Auction, July 18
Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture, August 8 & 9
Celebraciones de la Gente, Oct. 29 & 30
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From Out of the Rock: Three Super Dinosaurs
Jan. 13, 7 pm
Dr. David Gillette, Colbert Chair of Paleontology at the Museum of Northern Arizona, will discuss what paleontologists have learned from three “super dinosaur fossils” unearthed in this region. Tickets available at https://sedonafilmfestival.com/ or by calling 928-282-1177. General admission is $10.
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Blue Corn Girls: A Tewa Story
Jan. 20, 2 pm
Winter, with its long nights and cold days, is the traditional time for storytelling among Puebloan cultures. Long forms of stories are usually not told outside of the cold season. Join MNA artist-in-residence Ed Kabotie on a winter holiday for an afternoon of music, art, and storytelling in the spirit of his Tewa heritage.
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Loud & Proud: Indigenous Identity and Heavy Metal Music
Jan. 26, 2 pm
Singer/songwriter Sage Bond and MNA Anthropology Collections Manager Tony Thibodeau explore the impact of heavy metal music on contemporary Indigenous identity. Sage’s songs are inspired by her experiences growing up and living on the Navajo reservation. Tony brings an academic perspective.
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STEAM Second Saturday: Mad Scientist
Jan. 11, 2 pm
Join MNA for fun, hands-on science activities. Meg Kabotie leads kids through a series of cool chemical reactions and other science activities. Kids get to create and bring home slime. The STEAM Second Saturday is included with museum admission and open to kids of all ages.
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Open through Febuary 15
The eminent landscape painter Tony Foster is well-known for embarking on long journeys to paint incredible scenes in watercolor. For this series he went even farther, from the world’s vastest canyon to the world’s tallest mountain. The journey juxtaposes the greatest of all wild landscapes—the Grand Canyon (USA) and Mount Everest (Nepal and Tibet).
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The Force Is With Our People
Extended through March 25
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, an art lover, or interested in Native cultures, this exhibition has something to engage everyone. This exhibition features work by more than 20 contemporary Native artists who were influenced by Star Wars and explores the reasons Star Wars resonates with them. It includes fine art, jewelry, pottery and a full-size robot. Learn more here. Teachers can email the tour coordinator about special school group visits.
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February 29, 2020 and March 6, 2020
Now there are two opportunities to take this day trip. Also known as Chocolate Falls, this dramatic waterfall is 15 feet taller than Niagara Falls. Late February and early March provides a reasonable chance of seeing this waterfall at its most spectacular. Trip highlights include the exploration of the lava flows that created the falls and an opportunity to hike down to the base. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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April 23, 2020
The West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon contains one of our rare Arizona streams that flow year-round. As such, it is an excellent location to explore riparian ecosystems, landscape evolution, and the role of groundwater on the Colorado Plateau. This trip is also timed for the warbler migration, so it is a great opportunity for birdwatching.Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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May 2, 2020
Slate Mountain is a small, extinct volcanic dome. The 5- mile trail to the top spirals around the mountain, providing views of the San Francisco Peaks Volcanic Field as it progresses through three of our four forest life zones. In early May we may see wildflowers at the base of the mountain. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Explore the Grand Canyon
Sign up for one of these multi-day trips to hike or raft the Grand Canyon with expert guides. An unforgettable adventure in the Canyon makes a memorable gift. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Adventures of an extraordinary woman
When Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton came to Northern Arizona 110 years ago, she didn’t plan to start a museum. She just loved the landscape, the people, and the freedom she found to roam and paint in the outdoors. Born to wealth and privilege, Mary-Russell used her advantages to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Native arts and cultures through the Museum of Northern Arizona. Be inspired by her fascinating story in this biography, One Woman’s West, and many others in the bookshop or online.
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Begin the decade in warmth and comfort
A new year is a time to refocus on accomplishing our dreams. Start out by bringing inspiration to your dreamspace in the form of this beautiful, limited-edition Pendleton blanket. The woven wool blanket features the Sunset Crater katsina doll carved by reknowned Hopi artist Jimmy K., along with symbols of growth, rebirth and hope. The blanket ships well and is available in person or online.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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