Petrified Forest National Park has over thirty affiliated Tribes throughout the West. The Cultural Demonstration program at Petrified Forest National Park provides local artisans with the opportunity to share their cultural and historical connections to the region with park visitors. In providing the space for awareness and appreciation of the region's rich history and diverse cultures, the program is committed to dismantling the notion that certain stories and traditions are of the past and nothing more. Today, there is still an abundance of culture, tradition, and connections in the Petrified Forest region. We strive to provide a unique experience for park visitors. Demonstrations take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the Painted Desert Inn. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Depending on the demonstration there may be items for sale. The demonstration shared by our artists is the main event. If you are interested in applying to become a cultural demonstrator (i.e. not simply a vendor) at Petrified Forest National Park, please call (928) 524-6228 ext. 274.
June 2024 Cultural Demonstrations (schedule subject to change without notice) 1-2 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather 3-5 Rosabelle Shepherd and daughter Arielle Tsinigine and grandson Sage Goldtooth, Diné (Navajo) silversmiths, beaders, and artists 6-7 Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader 8-9 Alice Hawthorn and daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers 10-11 White Swann, Hopi jeweler 12 LeeAnn Goatson, Diné (Navajo) beading both by stringing and on a loom, and Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry 13-15 Evelyn Begay and daughter Veronica, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers 16 LeeAnn Goatson, Diné (Navajo) beading both by stringing and on a loom, and Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry 17-19 Cecilia Begay, Diné (Navajo) beader and jeweler 20-23 Max 21-23 Painted Desert Inn 100th Anniversary and Art Market (i.e. lots of different demonstrators). 22 Harvey Girls 24-25 Dee Jackson, Diné (Navajo)/Yavapai Apache beader/jeweler 26-30 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather |
Last updated: June 1, 2024