Stories Stories Stories Stories Categories All Categories Behind the Scenes Collection Exhibitions Events History Community Interviews Virtual Art Talks 95 Years of Collecting at the Heard Museum Discover how the Heard Museum collection has been transformed over the years, from the initial works collected by Dwight and Maie Heard, to today’s innovative works purchased during the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market. Member Spotlight: Lee & Kris Peterson Kim Alexis Adversario, Associate Director of Membership & Circles of Giving, interviews Lee & Kris Peterson about their experience as Heard Museum members for 40+ years, and what most excites them about the Heard’s future. Past, Present, and Future: A Family’s Reunion with Works of Silver Made by Ch’ahii and Eva Chi Begay Hear from Curator Velma Kee Craig as she shares insights on two Diné artists reuniting with artworks by their family members in the Heard Museum Collection. Rebecca Lucario on the Artistry Behind Her 2025 Best of Show Award Hear pottery artist Rebecca Lucario (Acoma Pueblo) joined by Chief Curator Diana Pardue discuss the 2025 Best of Show Competition and the artistry behind Lucario’s award-winning artwork. Remembering Jerry Jacka with Jeff Kida & Robert Stieve Join Arizona Highways Magazine Editor Robert Stieve and Photo Editor Jeff Kida as they reflect on the life of Photographer Jerry Jacka, their friendship with him, and the storytelling magic of a Jacka photo. Behind the Scenes of The Museum Shop with The American Art Collective Podcast In podcast episode (#314) from The American Art Collective, hear from Kelly Gould (Director of Retail) and John Bulla (Deputy Director & COO) about the recent Museum Shop renovation. Circle of Life: Hoop Dance at the Heard Museum Discover the art of Hoop Dance in this short documentary film featuring the perspectives of experienced competitors and longtime contest Master of Ceremonies Dennis Bowen Sr. (Seneca). Moccasin Making & Beadwork Workshop Take a glimpse into the Heard Museum’s recent Moccasin Making & Beadwork Workshop led by artist and Crystal Bridges Museum Curator of Indigenous art, Jordan Poorman Cocker (Kiowa/Kingdom of Tonga). Heard Museum Raises Conserved Friendship Totem The Heard Museum shares the newly restored Friendship Totem, a 49-year-old monumental carving by artist Norman Tait (Nisga’a) — now on display in the museum’s Hearst Foundations Children’s Courtyard. 1 2 3 … 6 next