Behind the Scenes Archives

Heard Museum Raises Conserved Friendship Totem

The Heard Museum shares the newly restored Friendship Totem, a 49-year-old monumental carving created by artist Norman Tait (Nisga’a). The Friendship Totem is now on display in the museum’s Hearst Foundation’s Children’s Courtyard.

Jicarilla Basket Workshop

The Heard Museum traveled to Dulce, New Mexico, for a basket workshop with Jicarilla Apache artists and youth.

A group of men and women in formal attire pose for a photo at an event. One woman holds a drink, and another a clutch. People and greenery are visible in the background.

Sandra Day O’Connor: Decades of Support and Guidance for the Heard Museum

Remembering former Board of Trustees President Sandra Day O’Connor

Two people sit at a table with various art supplies in a well-lit room. They are smiling and appear to be involved in an art-related activity. Boxes and materials are spread out on the table in front of them.

The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship at the Heard Museum

Reflecting on the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship.

A group of people standing in a room with a totem pole.

The Friendship Totem

Nisga’a artist Norman Tait’s “Friendship Totem” will be restored and reinstalled on the Heard Museum campus.

Saguaro cactus in the desert under a blue sky.

Creating a Land Acknowledgement

Learn about the creation of the Heard Museum Land Acknowledgement Statement and its significance.

The Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives

Learn the fascinating history behind the library and archives at the Heard Museum.

Two women wearing masks and gloves are cleaning a pictorial textile.

In Conversation with Roshii Montano and Ninabah Winton

The Andrew W. Mellon Fellows and co-curators discuss the exhibition process, textile workshops and themes of healing in this reflective conversation.

A black and white photo of three women talking at a jewelry case in a store where the walls are lined with necklaces and figurines.

A Very Good Idea: The Heard Museum Shop and Bookstore

Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of the Heard Museum Shop and its legacy.

A two story gallery with paintings on the walls and a wooden floor.

Reflecting on All at Once: The Gift of Navajo Weaving

The exhibition’s curators reflect on their experiences putting together this presentation of 46 exquisite textiles from contemporary Navajo weavers.

A group of Native American people with hoops standing in a circle outside of the Heard Museum.

Celebrating 30 Years of Hoop Dance

Master of ceremonies Dennis Bowen Jr. (Seneca) reflects on the popular annual contest.

A black and white photo of a building with palm trees.

Maie Bartlett Heard: Beginning a Museum and Guiding the Early Years

Discover the story behind the creation of the Heard Museum.