SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

An Evening of Art & Impact

Join us under the stars to honor Heard Museum Trustee Sharron Lewis and pay tribute to the late visionary artist Jesse Monongye (Navajo/Hopi) with an exclusive one-night only exhibition of his groundbreaking jewelry.

For more information about Moondance, please contact Judi Goldfader at jgoldfader@heard.org or 602-251-0245.

CHAIR

Matthew Boland

COMMITTEE

Rebecca Ailes-Fine

Milena & Tony Astorga

Nadine Basha

Arlene Ben-Horin

Jeri & Michael Ben-Horin

Joy & Howard Berlin

Tara & John Coggins

Libby & Joel Cohen

Erika & Russell Dickey

Marilyn Harris

Lisa Shover Kackley
& Jerry Kackley

Sharron Lewis

Kristen Lund

Mary Ellen McKee

Beth McRae

Jean & Jim Meenaghan

Janet & John Melamed

Harry Papp

Jill & Wick Pilcher

Merle & Steve Rosskam

Carol & Randy Schilling

Zang Toi

Margo & Frank Walter

HONOREES

Sharron Lewis
Heard Museum Trustee

Jesse Monongye
(1952-2024, Hopi/Navajo)

Opal Moons and Lapis Skies

ONE NIGHT ONLY EXHIBITION

Opal Moons and Lapis Skies

A Visionary Remembered

For one night only, Opal Moons and Lapis Skies will transform the Heard Museum’s Kitchell Gallery into a luminous tribute to Jesse Monongye (1952-2024), the beloved Hopi/Navajo lapidary artist.

This exclusive exhibition will feature artworks by the artist from the Heard’s collection alongside rarely seen masterworks from private collections. Monongye’s celestial inlays, intricate lapidary work, and iconic use of opal, lapis, and turquoise will dazzle in this once-in-a-lifetime experience — only at the Heard Museum.

Jesse Monongye (1952-2024, Navajo/Hopi), Necklace and Pendant, 1990s. Opal, lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, jet, dolomite, 14k gold. Heard Museum Collection. Gift of the estate of James Widener Ray, 4463-2. Photograph by Craig Smith.

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$25,000
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Opal Moons and Lapis Skies

$10,000
Artist Honoree Hospitality
Dinner Band
Dinner Service
Dinner Wine
Cocktail Reception
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Presentation Stage

$5,000
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Cultural Performances
Dance Floor
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Honoree Video for Jesse Monongye
Honoree Video for Sharon Lewis
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$2,500
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YOUR IMPACT

Your support of Moondance makes it possible for the Heard Museum to advance our mission of connecting Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.

Serving 140,000 Visitors
For 95 years, the Heard Museum has been one of Phoenix’s anchor cultural organizations — an icon for residents and tourists alike.

Creative Aging Workshops
Workshops, MakerSpace days and programs for adults 55+ designed to help participants develop their artistic abilities with expert instructors.

Sustaining Cultural Knowledge
Ongoing Master Artist Workshops help to sustain knowledge of traditional arts across generations.

Economic Impact
The Heard’s annual economic impact across Indian Country exceeds $46 million, highlighting our pivotal role in supporting the livelihoods of Indigenous artists.

Youth & Family Initiatives
Family-friendly spaces like the Heardlings Family Activity Room bring exhibitions and collections to life for young visitors.

Free School Tours
Guided tours and hands-on activities are provided to school groups without charging admissions fees. More than half of the tours are provided to Title I schools.

Enlivening Downtown
Our 8-acre campus in Downtown Phoenix serves as a refuge and source of inspiration in the middle of the nation’s fifth largest city.

Artist Fund
Gala proceeds help to offset the $2 million+ that the Heard invests annually in artists and cultural partners through program fees, shop acquisitions, and more.

The Heard Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, tax ID # 86-0107517. Please note: Donors who make gifts to Moondance through private foundations and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are ineligible to receive tangible benefits, including tickets to Moondance.