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.

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.

 

December 2024 Cultural Demonstrations
(schedule subject to change without notice)

1 Tonita Bahe and Rosabelle Shepherd with daughter Arielle Tsinigine, Diné (Navajo) silversmiths, beaders, and artists.

2 Rosabelle Shepherd with daughter Arielle Tsinigine, Diné (Navajo) silversmiths, beaders, and artists.

3-5 Dee Jackson, Diné (Navajo)/Yavapai Apache beader/jeweler and LeeAnn Goatson, Diné (Navajo) beading both by stringing and on a loom.

6-8 Evelyn Begay and daughter Veronica, and Eleanor Yazzie, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

9-13 Tatianna Darmer, Diné (Navajo) beader and jeweler.

14-16 Mary Begay, Diné (Navajo), beader and jeweler and Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader.

17-19 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather.

17 Also LeeAnn Goatson, Diné (Navajo) beading both by stringing and on a loom.

18-20 Also Ginnie Batala, Diné (Navajo) jeweler, beader, and artist.

20-22 Maxentia Huskon, Diné (Navajo), beadwork, pottery, and dreamcatchers.

21-22 Also Alice Hawthorn and daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers.

23-24 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.25 Closed

26-28 Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry, and Phyllis Coonsis, Zuni, silversmithing and multicolor cluster jewelry.

29-31 Tonita Bahe, Diné (Navajo) jeweler.