On Friday, February 7, 2025, join us for the opening of Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka. In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the nation. Storyteller highlights Jacka’s renowned photography featured in Arizona Highways magazine and his portraits of iconic American Indian artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection.
The Billie Jane Baguley Library & Archives will be open late for this one-of-a-kind evening, allowing you to immerse yourself in an additional twenty of Jacka’s captivating works.
Grab your Arizona Highways Road Trip Map to make sure you see all the sights as you roll through the museum. Get your map stamped at each stop for an exclusive incentive!*
*While supplies last.
Schedule of Events:
David M. Roche, Heard Museum Dickey Family Director & CEO
Opening remarks from Heard Museum Dickey Family Director & CEO, David M. Roche and special guests including Robert Stieve of Arizona Highways
5:30 p.m. | Crossroads Gallery
Setting the stage for a remarkable evening, listen to a warm welcome and introduction from the Heard Museum’s Dickey Family Director & CEO, David M. Roche. Plus, hear from special guests including Robert Stieve, Editor at Arizona Highways magazine and friend of Jerry Jacka.
Gertrude “Gertie” Lopez. Photo credit: Meckler
Accordion performance by Gertrude Lopez (Tohono O’odham) of Gertie and the T.O. Boyz
6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. | Crossroads Gallery
Experience the soulful sounds of musician Gertrude “Gertie” Lopez (Tohono O’odham) of Gertie and the T.O. Boyz as she takes the stage for a unique accordion performance, weaving melodies and rhythms through an extraordinary tribute to her heritage.
Robert Stieve (left) and Jeff Kida (right)
Arizona Highways Fireside Chat featuring friends of Jerry Jacka; Robert Stieve (Editor) and Jeff Kida (Photo Editor) of Arizona Highways magazine, plus Richard Jackson (Photographic Printmaker)
6:30 p.m. | Monte Vista Room
Join the Heard Museum with special guests Robert Stieve and Jeff Kida of Arizona Highways magazine, accompanied by photographic printmaker and Vice President of Hance Partners, Richard Jackson, for a fireside chat where they will fill the room with captivating storytelling and memories of their friendship with Jerry Jacka.
Rick Burress
7 Rules of Photography Everyone Should Know Photo Composition Workshop with Rick Burress, Apple Certified Consultant
7:30 p.m. | Monte Vista Room
All photography experience levels welcome! Get insights and learn from expert Rick Burress, one of the leading consultants in design, photography, and Adobe Suite instruction.
8×10 Large Format Wooden Camera
Film Developing Demonstration and Vintage Camera Display with Wilson Camera
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. | South Courtyard
Join Wilson Camera in the South Courtyard as they take curious minds through the complete film development process. See their unique display of vintage cameras from the 1970s and 1980s, including a special 1918 Eastman View 8×10 Wooden Camera!
Paper Olympus camera
Take Home Your Own Paper Camera Keepsake*
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Berlin Mezzanine
Take home your own Olympus or Polaroid camera…made out of paper! This is a fun activity & keepsake for your whole group to enjoy together.
*While supplies last.
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