A Hopi Potter Extraordinaire: Nampeyo and her Legacy with Guest Speaker Diane Dittemore
This July, the Heard Museum Guild Summer Speaker Series welcomes special guest Diane Dittemore, Associate Curator Emerita at the Arizona State Museum. Join us as we take a deep dive into the artistic legacy of Hopi-Tewa potter Nampeyo (1859-1942).
This meeting is open to all, whether you’re a Guild member or simply curious.
The Potter, 1906. Folio photogravure plate. Edward S. Curtis: Portfolio of photographs by Edward S. Curtis, 1907-1930.
Nampeyo Making Pottery, 1910. Black and white photographic print. Fred Harvey Company Photograph Collection.
Featured image: Nampeyo (Tewa-Hopi), Water Jar, 1910. Clay, coil, scrape, polychrome. Fred Harvey Fine Arts Collection at the Heard Museum.
Why Attend?
Even if you aren’t a Guild member yet, this is the perfect opportunity to experience what the Heard Museum Guild is all about! Meet inspiring people, discover how the Guild supports the museum, and explore ways to get involved. For more information about the Guild, click here.