Event
Cultural Demonstrations | Desert View Watchtower - South Rim | with Jerrilyn Yazzie - Diné (Navajo) Silversmith/Beader and Kyle Yazzie - Diné (Navajo) Painter
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.044100, -111.826161
Starting from the main Desert View parking area, a short .25 mile (.4 km) walk takes you past restrooms, the general store/market and the trading post. From there, take the paved footpath that will bring you to the base of the Watchtower. Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor, in the circular room with large picture windows.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
June 23, 2025 to June 24, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Demonstrations will take place inside Desert View Watchtower from 9 am - 4 pm.
Description
Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday and Tesesday — June 16 and 17, 2025
Jerrilyn Yazzie - Diné (Navajo) Silversmith and Beader
Kyle Yazzie - Diné (Navajo) Painter
Meet and talk with Jerrilyn and Kyle while they create and showcase their work in the Desert View Watchtower.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art.
- This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
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Reservation or Registration: No
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