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April 2020
POSTPONED – Friends Lecture: Orlando Dugi (Diné), Fashion Designer
Image courtesy of Orlando Dugi. Orlando Dugi (Diné), Fashion Designer • Doors open at 2:00 PM, Lecture at 2:30 PM. Lecture: Walk in Beauty • Friends Members: Free; Public: $10 Suggested Donation (Pay at Door) Orlando Dugi is a Santa Fe based fashion house, designing timeless yet modern elegance for the chic woman. Luxurious fabrics, textures, embellishments, and extravagance, inspired by and handcrafted from tradition rooted in Diné heritage. He meticulously threads the past with the present. Dugi draws…
Find out more »POSTPONED – Friends Book Club: Medicine Women: The Story of the First Native American Nursing School
Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum for a discussion about Medicine Women: The Story of the First Native American Nursing School by Jim Kristofic. Discussion leader: Author, Jim Kristofic
Find out more »POSTPONED – Curator’s Circle:Norman Akers & Tom Farris
Please join us for a series of informal artist salons called the Curator’s Circle held during the noon hour at the Wheelwright Museum Library. Exhibition artists will discuss their practice and respective work in Wheelwright Museum exhibitions, Laughter and Resilience: Humor in Native American Art and Conversations: Artworks in Dialogue | The Dan Eugene Prall Collection which are currently on display. A docent tour of exhibitions will follow at 1:30pm for those interested. This event is open and free to…
Find out more »CANCELED – Friends Studio Tour: Santo Domingo Pueblo
Join the Friends of the Wheelwright for studio tours in Santo Domingo Pueblo! Studio Visits: Rey & Farrell Pacheco, Jewelers Martine Lovato, Jeweler Thomas Tenorio, Potter DETAILS Friends Members: $50 | Public (Non Friends Members): $60 Lunch Provided PROFILES Courtesy if SWAIA. Farrell & Rey Pacheco My name is Farrell Pacheco and I am from the Pueblo of Santo Domingo. Born and raised through the strength of the women, the knowledge of the elders, and the courage of the men…
Find out more »May 2020
Curator’s Circle: Cara Romero & Diego Romero
Please join us for a series of informal artist salons called the Curator’s Circle held during the noon hour at the Wheelwright Museum Library. Exhibition artists will discuss their practice and respective work in Wheelwright Museum exhibitions, Laughter and Resilience: Humor in Native American Art and Conversations: Artworks in Dialogue | The Dan Eugene Prall Collection which are currently on display. A docent tour of exhibitions will follow at 1:30pm for those interested. This event is open and free to…
Find out more »CANCELED – Friends Studio Tour: Laguna Pueblo
Join the Friends of the Wheelwright for studio tours in Laguna Pueblo! Studio visits: Christopher Pruitt, Jeweler Pat Pruitt, Metalsmith DETAILS Friends Members: $ 30 | Public (Non Friends Members): $ 40 Carpool available. Will be arranged in May 2020. Lunch as a group (optional) at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque after the tours. PROFILES Courtesy of Chris Pruitt. Christopher Pruitt (http://chrispruittjewelry.com/) Chris Pruitt was raised in Laguna Pueblo and continues to live in the village of Paguate.…
Find out more »June 2020
Friends Spring Fling 2020
FRIENDS MEMBERS This is the annual meeting and fundraiser for Friends of the Wheelwright Museum. The annual Spring Fling will take place at the studio of Duane Maktima in Pecos, NM. DETAILS Friends Members: $50 Reservations not available for Non Friends Members. AGENDA Tour/Demonstration, Lunch, Annual Meeting, Shop! Lunch included with fee. More details to come. PROFILE Duane Maktima (https://www.duanemaktima.com/) Duane Maktima is a Hopi/Laguna jewelry designer. Maktima's work can be found in many museum gift shops and…
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