Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, Moondance 2025 raised $1.2 million in support of Heard Museum exhibitions, programs, and operations.

From our inspiring honorees — the lapidary artist Jesse Monongye (1952-2024, Hopi/Navajo) and Heard trustee Sharron Lewis — to the one-night-only exhibition Opal Moons & Lapis Skies and a stunning jewelry auction, it was truly a celebration to remember. We are deeply grateful for the remarkable contributions of our Moondance Committee, led by Chair Matthew Boland, whose vision and creativity transformed this year’s event as never before.

For more information about Moondance, please contact Judi Goldfader at [email protected] or 602-251-0245.

CHAIR

Matthew Boland

COMMITTEE

Rebecca Ailes-Fine

Milena & Tony Astorga

Nadine Basha

Arlene Ben-Horin

Jeri & Michael Ben-Horin

Joy & Howard Berlin

Tara & John Coggins

Libby & Joel Cohen

Erika & Russell Dickey

Marilyn Harris

Lisa Shover Kackley
& Jerry Kackley

Sharron Lewis

Kristen Lund

Mary Ellen McKee

Beth McRae

Jean & Jim Meenaghan

Janet & John Melamed

Harry Papp

Jill & Wick Pilcher

Merle & Steve Rosskam

Carol & Randy Schilling

Zang Toi

Margo & Frank Walter

HONOREES

Sharron Lewis
Heard Museum Trustee

Jesse Monongye
(1952-2024, Hopi/Navajo)

YOUR IMPACT

Your support of Moondance makes it possible for the Heard Museum to advance our mission of connecting Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.

Serving 140,000 Visitors
For 95 years, the Heard Museum has been one of Phoenix’s anchor cultural organizations — an icon for residents and tourists alike.

Creative Aging Workshops
Workshops, MakerSpace days and programs for adults 55+ designed to help participants develop their artistic abilities with expert instructors.

Sustaining Cultural Knowledge
Ongoing Master Artist Workshops help to sustain knowledge of traditional arts across generations.

Economic Impact
The Heard’s annual economic impact across Indian Country exceeds $46 million, highlighting our pivotal role in supporting the livelihoods of Indigenous artists.

Youth & Family Initiatives
Family-friendly spaces like the Heardlings Family Activity Room bring exhibitions and collections to life for young visitors.

Free School Tours
Guided tours and hands-on activities are provided to school groups without charging admissions fees. More than half of the tours are provided to Title I schools.

Enlivening Downtown
Our 8-acre campus in Downtown Phoenix serves as a refuge and source of inspiration in the middle of the nation’s fifth largest city.

Artist Fund
Gala proceeds help to offset the $2 million+ that the Heard invests annually in artists and cultural partners through program fees, shop acquisitions, and more.

The Heard Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, tax ID # 86-0107517. Please note: Donors who make gifts to Moondance through private foundations and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are ineligible to receive tangible benefits, including tickets to Moondance.