He‘e Nalu: The Art and Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing explores the Indigenous origins of surfing through the presentation and interpretation of historic material made by notable cultural practitioners as well as new contemporary artwork and site-specific installations created by leading Indigenous Hawaiian artists. The stories and histories of surfing will be shared through a Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) perspective through the process of mo`olelo, the method of storytelling “how it came to be.” The exhibition is organized by guest curator Carolyn Kuali`i (Kānaka Maoli) and Heard Museum Assistant Curator Velma Kee Craig (Diné), with artwork by Kānaka Maoli artists Solomon Enos, Lehuauakea, Daniel Ikaika Ito, Pōhaku Kaho`ohanohano, Christopher Kahunahana, Stephen Hokulani Kupihea, Duke Aipa, Clifford Kapono, Ha`a Keaulana, Ian Kuali`i, Nicole Naone, RickSan Nicolas, Tom Pōhaku Stone, and Cory Kamehanaokalā Taum, and skateboard artwork by Rowan Harrison (Diné/Pueblo), James Johnson (Tlingit), Di’Orr Greenwood (Diné), Daryl Tom (Diné), Albert Sloan, Jr. (Diné), Missy Mahan (Tohono O’odham), and Kandis Quam (Zuni Pueblo/ Diné).
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Feb20
Performances & Demos
The Healing Power of Native Drumming
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Mar12
Signature Event
Indian Fair & Market
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Mar5
Virtual Art Talk
Virtual Art Talk – Best of Show Coverage: 2025 Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market
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Mar6
Lectures & Workshops
Curator Talk – The Third Dimension: Sculptural Stories in Stone and Bronze
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Mar11
Lectures & Workshops
Curator Talk – Adorned with Memory: Jewelry from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art
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Mar12
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Heardlings Art Cart: Jacla Necklace
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Mar15
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Family Workshop: Jewelry
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Mar18
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K-12 Educator Night: Boarding Schools
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Apr3
Special Event
Circles of Giving Exhibition Preview of Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View
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Apr4
First Friday
First Friday: Exhibition Opening: Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View
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Special Event
Members Exhibition Preview of Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View
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Katsina Doll Marketplace: A Gathering of Carvers
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Apr16
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Heardlings Art Cart: Sculpture
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Apr17
Lectures & Workshops
Curator Talk – Harry Fonseca: Transformations
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Apr24
Lectures & Workshops
Curator Talk – Majestic Figures: Contemporary Sculptures by Native American Artists
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Día del Niño: Escultura
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First Friday: Concert Series
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First Friday: PRIDE
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Free Family Summer Saturday
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First Friday: Concert Series
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Feb1415
Signature Event
World Championship Hoop Dance Contest