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.

 

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

DeAnne Walker Navajo/ Pottery & Silversmith August 1^st & 2^nd

Jacob & Lucille Smith Navajo/ Story teller, Rug weaving, & Silversmith August 5^th & August 31^st

Virginia Batala Navajo/ Beading August 6^th , 20^th , & 21^st

Tonita Bahe Navajo/ Beading & Silversmit August 7^th , 8^th , & 9^th

Rebecca & Ames Hasken Navajo/ Silversmith August 10^th , 11^th , & 12^th

Tatianna Darmer Navajo/ Beading August 13^th , 14^th , & 15^th

Veronica & Evelyn Yazzie Navajo/ Beading August 16^th , 17^th , & 18^th

Gloria Bizardi Navajo/ Beading August 19^th , 26^th , & 27^th

Cecelia Begay Navajo/ Beading August 22^nd & 28^th

Jane Benally Navajo/ Beading August 23^rd , 24^th & 25^th

Angeline Murphy Navajo/ Silversmith, Weaver, & Beader August 29^th & 30^th