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Museum of Northern Arizona — Winter events and exhibitions

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Message from Mary –  Glancing regularly at the glistening peaks is one of the perks of working at MNA, and not just the ones I can see out the window. Tony Foster’s paintings of Mt. Everest provide breathtaking views of much higher realms where few of us will ever venture. Armchair adventurers and art aficionados can come see the paintings and hear Tony’s tales of his three years traveling to paint in the Himalayas and Grand Canyon on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 am. I hope to see you there.
Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
Tony Foster in Conversation
Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 am
Hear Tony Foster talk about his adventures and artistic process in creating watercolors of the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest for the exhibition “Searching for a Bigger Subject.” Then join MNA Fine Arts Curator Alan Petersen in the gallery for further discussions and questions.
Prestige Goods of the Americas
Monday, Feb. 10, 3:30 pm
Join Jeffrey Lewis, founder of Trade Roots Collection and Living Museum, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona, for a presentation on the origins of these precious items in prehistoric times and their uses today. Tickets available at sedonafilmfestival.com or by calling 928-282-1177. General admission is $10.
Public Meeting: Conservation of MNA Land
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2:00 pm
Learn more about efforts to set aside 90 acres of MNA Land through permanent conservation easements. So far donors have been found to support the preservation of 36 acres, and the board members are actively seeking more conservation-minded donors for the remaining 54 acres. This public meeting will be held in the MNA Branigar-Chase Auditorium and is open to all.
STEAM Second Saturday: Fun with Fish
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 pm
Join USGS Fish Biologists for a hands-on look at native fish of the Colorado River and Northern Arizona. Live examples of some of these endangered species will be included as well as plenty of fish activities and crafts for the whole family. The STEAM Second Saturday is included with museum admission and open to kids of all ages.
Spring Break STEAM Camp
Monday-Friday, March 16-20
Registration starts February 10
This day camp for kids ages 5-12 runs during the FUSD spring break. From 9 am – 4 pm campers will be engaged in a variety of art & science projects, outdoor activities and field trips with educator Lorie Cavalli and guest artists. See details
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).
The Force Is With Our People
Extended through May 25
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, an art lover, or interested in Native cultures, this exhibition has something to engage everyone. The 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.
Thursday, 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.
Saturday, 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.
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.
Come out Singing
Fight Like a Woman is the newest CD from the Benally siblings band, Sihasin, and has garnered many awards, including 2019 Global Music Award Winner and 2019 Native American Music Award-winning Group of the Year/Best Rock Recording. Their hard-edged sound and driving rhythms give force to their message of hope for social and environmental justice. Listen here, then buy the CD at the MNA bookstoreto support both the musicians and the museum.
Find your fetish at the Museum Shop
Carefully carved Zuni fetishes, like this Shell Maiden Fetish carved by Steward Quandelacy, are charming miniature sculptures. They make lovely gifts and mementos, for oneself or someone you know. Are you a coyote, fox, bison, or quail? Maybe you know someone who loves horses, turtles or frogs. Find these and more in the store or online.
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