Cultural Demonstrations

Cultural Demonstrators at Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark.

NPS

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.

At that time demonstrations take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. 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.

 

June 2026 Cultural Demonstrations
(schedule subject to change without notice)

June 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tonita Bahe – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 4th, 5th, & 6th Tatianna Darmer - Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 7th & 8th Ceceilia Begay – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 9th, 10th, & 11th Veronica & Evelyn – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 12th, 13th, & 14th DeAnne Walker – Diné/ Pottery Maker

June 15th Todd Westika – Zuni/ Carvings, Zuni Fetishes

June 16th, 17th, & 18th Gloria Bizardi – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 19th, 20th, & 21st Jacob & Lucille Smith – Diné/ Navajo Weaving, Silversmith, Storyteller

June 22nd Todd Westika – Zuni/ Carvings, Zuni Fetishes

June 23rd, 24th, & 25th Virginia Batala – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 26th & 27th Jane Benally – Diné/ Jewelry Navajo Beading

June 28th, 29th, & 30th Rebecca & Ames Hasken – Diné/ Navajo Silversmith