News Release

El Malpais National Monument Native American Art and Dance Event May 4-5, 2024

Date: April 22, 2024

Grants, NM- Come out and enjoy Native American Art and Dance on Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, 2024, at El Malpais National Monument! This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM.

This free event celebrates Native American artists from the surrounding area who will share their pottery, jewelry, weaving, sculpture, and more at this two-day event. Learn how these artists create their craft and how it connects with their culture. Many demonstrators will be selling their art, providing the opportunity to purchase directly from the artists.

The Pueblo Enchantment Dance group will perform several times throughout the day and artists will present talks. Don’t miss Acoma flute player, Limbert Martinez, as he plays traditional and original pieces throughout the day. Other things to do include museum exhibits, hike the half-mile trail, bring a picnic, and enjoy this fun event for the whole family!

Event Schedule:
SATURDAY, MAY 4
9:00  Doors Open
9:30-10:00      Pueblo Dancers
10:15-10:45    Mark Stevens, Jewelry
11:00-11:30    Karl Bautista, Painting
11:45-12:15    Pueblo Dancers
12:30-1:00      Evan and Kim Torres, Navajo/Acoma Beadwork
1:15-1:45        Jimmy Yawakia, Zuni Fetish Carving
2:00-2:30        Pueblo Dancers

SUNDAY, MAY 5
9:00                Doors Open
9:30-10:00      Pueblo Dancers
10:15-10:45    Robert Torres, Jewelry
11:00-11:30    Walter Torres, Sculpture
11:45-12:15    Pueblo Dancers
12:30-1:00 Gary Keene, Stories and Pastels and Pen/Ink Drawing         
1:15-1:45        Shannon Stevens, Photography
2:00-2:30        Pueblo Dancers

For more information, contact the El Malpais Visitor Center at 505-876-2783 or visit www.nps.gov/elma. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/elmalpaisnps.

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