Support the exhibition Awa Tsireh: A Pueblo Painter and Metalsmith by adopting one of the “animals” featured in the exhibition. Awa Tsireh’s depictions of animals exude charm and whimsy, and for the run of the exhibition, one of these critters can be yours! We promise a carefree experience as curator Diana Pardue will take care of your adopted pet in its new home at the Heard. We just ask that you come and visit your furbaby often, and bring friends and family, too.
There is only one Mythical Bird up for adoption! With your adoption, you will:
There are only two horses up for adoption at this level! With your adoption, you will:
There are only six critters up for adoption at this level (two skunks, two deer and two rabbits)! With your adoption, you will:
There are only 14 birds up for adoption (seven thunderbirds, four roadrunners, one owl, pair of parrots, and one quail)! With your adoption, you will:
Mythical Bird adopted by The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation
Quail adopted by Christy Vezolles
Owl adopted by Pat and Kim Messier
Parrots adopted by Judith and Stanley Getch
Roadrunner adopted by Norma Jean Coulter
Roadrunner adopted by Dino J. and Elizabeth Murfee DeConcini
Thunderbird adopted by Joyce Niederman in honor of Norman L. Sandfield
Thunderbird adopted by Linda and Peter Birnbaum in honor of Norman and the rest of the wonderful Sandfield Family
For more information about adopting an animal call 602.251.0245
September 14, 2017 – January 24, 2018
Thursday – Wednesday
Event Category:
Special Event
Artwork detail:
Awa Tsireh (Alfonso Roybal), San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1898-1955. Mythical Bird, c. 1940, watercolor. Private Collection