Message from Mary –
Thanks to all of you who supported us through the Gala To Go this year. It was a very different event from previous years, but a joyful and fun day. We were delighted to welcome supporters and some of our volunteers back to the museum to share in the special program. In a normal year, the funds raised at MNA’s Gala are crucial to our success. This year the funds are essential to keep us going. You may have seen in the news that museums across the country – and around the world – are struggling financially during this pandemic. As many as 12,000 US museums may not survive, according to a report by the American Alliance of Museums.
I’m confident the Museum of Northern Arizona will not only survive, but thrive, because I’m confident you will help us through. This museum was started by the community in 1928, and with the support of the community we will flourish well past our 100th year. If you missed the Gala, there are still many ways you can support MNA. You can renew or upgrade your membership, make purchases at the museum shops, or donate to MNA directly, by clicking on the links below. Your support helps us to continue to serve our communities and to deliver the range of programs you can see below. Thanks so much for your support of MNA.
Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
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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.
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Garden and plant talks
Tuesdays at noon via Facebook
Join us for these upcoming topics:
Sept. 15 at noon- Seed Collecting
Sept. 17 at 11:30 – Herbarium
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Sept. 10, 15 & 17, from 7 am to 10 am
Willow Moon Nursery generously provided several hundred young plants to be sold to help build a permanent fence around the Michael Moore Native Medicinal Garden. This plant stand will be open at the garden outside the admin building during the volunteer work hours, from 7 am to 10 am Tuesday and Thursday. Please wear a mask, practice social distancing, and bring cash.
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COVID on the Rez
Facebook Live on Sept. 9, 10 am
Join emergency medical Dr. Kenneth Bernard, who works in Tuba City, and Rose Toehe, Flagstaff coordinator for Indigenous initiatives for a discussion of what is being done to combat the Coronavirus on the Hopi and Navajo Nations and how you can support those effected by COVID-19. If you miss the program live, a video will remain available on the MNA Facebook page.
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Art demonstration with Kyle Yazzie
Facebook Live on Sept. 9, 1 pm
This livestream event will showcase the young Diné artist Kyle Yazzie as he demonstrates and talks about his art. Though only 14 years old, Kyle has already been creating and showing his art for many years. He is inspired by old black-and-white photos from the Dine’ Nation and stories his family shares with him. If you miss the program live, a video will remain available on the MNA Facebook page.
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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.
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Public meeting about cell tower
Saturday Sept. 26, at 3 pm
The Museum of Northern Arizona is considering entering into an agreement to allow a cell phone tower to be built on museum land. The tower would improve Wifi and cell service for the museum and neighborhood. Details will be posted soon at musnaz.org. This public meeting will be outdoors on the site to allow for social distancing, and simultaneously via Zoom. To attend via Zoom, email khutchison@musnaz.org.
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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:
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Virtual STEAM Saturday: Wild plants
Saturday Sept. 11 at 2:00 pm via Facebook Live
MNA educator Meg Kabotie leads an ethnobotanical walk on the Rio de Flag Nature Trail. Watch online to learn about the plants, then take a family field trip to walk the trail on your own and find the plants Meg pointed out. All activities are being held as virtual events to promote social distancing. Past programs can be found in the video section of the MNA Facebook page under the playlist Family Fridays and STEAM Saturdays.
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Family Fridays: Lightning
First & Third Fridays at 2:30 pm via Facebook Live
Sept. 18 – Lightning: Super Power from the Sky
Oct. 2 – Light & Color
Oct 16 – Day of the Dead activities
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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:
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Extended through January 10, 2021
This exhibition features paintings, photographs, and pottery by six women artists from 1900 to 1940. We’ve shared these art pieces on the MNA Facebook page and now you can watch an online tour with Alan Petersen, but seeing the art in person is so much better. With our new advance ticketing system, you can reserve your time to visit the museum and experience this art as it was meant to be seen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step right up
Hopi artist Steven Mutz handcrafts beautiful and functional art for the home, including wooden stoolsand key racks decorated with colorful Hopi designs. Every purchase supports the museum and the artist. These and more are available online and can be shipped or picked up curbside.
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Modern art with a long history
This “Maiden Singers” lithograph is number 83 of only 125 hand pulled in 1979 by the famed Hopi-Tewa artist Dan Namingha. In the abstracted style he’s known for, Namingha depicts two Hopi women in the maiden whorl hair style and wearing red blankets. Printed in seven colors, the 30″ x 38″ lithograph is framed and matted. A rare piece in great condition. Every purchase supports the museum and the artist. These and more are available online and can be shipped or picked up curbside.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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