Museum of Northern Arizona — Get in on the action, and the auction

Message from Mary –

Many of you have been in touch with me to say how much you enjoy the information you get in these newsletters. Thanks for those messages – the staff and I always appreciate hearing from you. We are all now focused on our fundraising Gala To Go on August 29th. We’ve had to completely reimagine this event and it’s shaping up to be an amazing experience. Going online means all aspects of MNA will be represented in the program, showcasing the wonderful range of art, science, and culture of our region. Ticket holders will be able to enjoy this program online from anywhere and will also be able to bid on an array of fun experiences and fine art, including a Gunnar Widforss watercolor, a print by Gustave Baumann, and an intricate rug by Jackson Dean. In addition to a great showcase, this is an important fundraiser for MNA. I encourage you to support MNA by purchasing a ticket to the Gala To Go, and inviting family and friends to join you from wherever they are. We’ve all missed so much this year.

You don’t want to miss this!

Mary Kershaw

Executive Director & CEO

Museum of Northern Arizona

How to visit the museum

Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, Last entry 2 pm

Closed Monday-Wednesday

Advance ticketing allows us to limit and control the flow of people through the galleries, keeping the experience safe for all. Wear a mask and bring your own water bottle when you come. Members and kids still get in for free, but do need a ticket. Watch this video to see what you can expect when you visit.

August 29, 10 am – 6 pm

Support MNA and enjoy a festive and informative day during the Gala To Go. Bid on fine art and fun experiences. Because the event is online, you can participate from wherever you are, and encourage friends and family to as well. Tickets are available in several levels, from $50 Online Only tickets to $300 Full Access tickets.

Art demonstration with Chelsea Kavanagh

Facebook Live on August 20, 3 pm

This livestream event will showcase Flagstaff artist Chelsea Kavanagh as she demonstrates and talks about her art process. Chelsea creates landscapes on wood, using paint and meticulously drawn geometric lines. If you miss the program live, a video will remain available on the MNA Facebook page.

Garden and plant talks

Tuesdays via Facebook Live

Each Tuesday MNA plant and garden experts share knowledge as a Facebook Livestream. Find some past presentations on the MNA Facebook page or on the MNA YouTube channel.

Join us live for these upcoming topics:

August 25 at 12 pm Landscaping for Biodiversity

September 1 at 12 pm Seed Collecting

Grand Canyon Art in the MNA Collection

Facebook Live on September 14, 3 pm

The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Fine Art Collection has an outstanding selection of artwork depicting Grand Canyon that includes some of the earliest paintings made of the iconic landscape. During this online presentation, Fine Art Curator Alan Petersen will share canyon images, and put them into context.

Missed a program? It might be online.

If you miss a live program, you can probably watch the video later. Most MNA programs can be found afterward in the video section of the MNA Facebook page, and some are also available on the MNA YouTube channel. Here are links to recent videos:

Family Fridays: Water

Fridays at 2:30 pm via Facebook Live

MNA educator Mari Soliday presents a short education program each Friday. Past programs can be found in the video section of the MNA Facebook page under the playlist Family Fridays and STEAM Saturdays.

August 21 – Where does water go?

August 28 – Dirt Movers

The Force Is With Our People

Extended through October 25, 2020

Come experience this exhibition featuring work by more than 20 contemporary Native artists who were influenced by Star Wars. Meet HOPI-R2 and watch a documentary about the making of Navajo Star Wars. Advance tickets are required to visit the museum exhibits, which will be open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Or watch the Virtual Tour of the exhibition, hosted by the Orpheum Theater as part of their virtual summer camp:

May 3-6, 2021

Experience the beauty and magnificence of the Grand Canyon with seasoned professional guides/educators Helen Ranney and Lisa Kearsley. Each day we will hike a different trail (6 miles round trip or less) returning to a comfortable hotel in the evening. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.

May 19-22, 2021

Join musicians Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin for a musical river trip. During the day, float through the magnificent Goosenecks and hike in side canyons. Spend the evenings beneath the stars enjoying music by two premiere western songwriters while reflecting on the day’s journey. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.

September 15-18, 2021

Join MNA guides and Grand Canyon experts Helen Ranney and Lisa Kearsley for an in-depth exploration of the North Rim. Trek through the forest on the Cape Final and Widforss trails, traverse a section of the Arizona Trail and hike part of the North Kaibab trail for unparalleled panoramic viewpoints. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.

Browse the bookstore

The online bookstore keeps adding new collections of older publications, including a selection of Research Publications and Plateau Quarterly. These hard-to-find publications recount original research done at MNA, all as fascinating today as it was when it was first published. Find gems like the Breeding Birds of the San Francisco Mountains or Monitoring the Effects of Recreational Use on Colorado River Beaches from 1986. These and more are available online and can be shipped or picked up curbside.