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Virtual Art Talk: Comedian, Writer, and Director Joey Clift

July 16, 2025
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom
Virtual Event

Hear from Comedian, Writer, and Director Joey Clift — and watch a special online screening of his new animated short film, POW!

The multi-talented artist Joey Clift joins us for a special Virtual Art Talk featuring a special screening of POW!, an animated short film that shows us what happens when your game console dies at the Intertribal Pow Wow.

Register for our lunchtime talk moderated by Heard Museum Chief Programming & Engagement Officer Patty Talahongva (Hopi) and follow along as we learn about his inspiration, creative process, and his approach to discussing tough topics through the use of humor.

Featured image courtesy of Robyn Von Swank.


About the Artist

Joey Clift (Cowlitz) has written for many shows and projects including Spirit Rangers on Netflix, New Looney Tunes on Cartoon Network and Molly of Denali on PBS. He also wrote and directed Gone Native, a Comedy Central digital series about the racial microaggressions Native American people often deal with. His award-winning short films have screened everywhere from Just For Laughs to The Smithsonian Museum. Check out the trailer of Clift’s new animated short film, POW!

Our sponsors

Major Sponsors

  • Arizona Commission on the Arts logo.
  • Logo for the Arts and Culture, City of Phoenix.
  • Drs. Kathleen L. and William G. Howard