Past Events

Due to unforeseen events, today's lecture has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding. Lonnie Vigil (Nambé) Lecture: Artist Talk | Friends members: Free; Public: $10 Suggested Donation (Pay at Door) Lonnie Vigil is a name synonymous with micaceous pottery. During his time at the School of American Research he refined his technique of making and firing micaceous pottery. He creates vessels from micaceous clay from near his home in Nambe Pueblo. Lonnie has won "Best of Show" at Santa Fe…

Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum for a discussion about The Woman Who Owned the Shadow by Paula Gunn Allen.   Mary Wheelwright Library Discussion Leader: Flicka

Douglas Preston, Author • Doors Open at 2:00 PM, Lecture at 2:30 PM Lecture: Talking to the Ground | Friends Members: Free; Public: $10 Suggested Donation (Pay at Door) An account of the author’s 400 mile horseback journey through the deserts in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. With his wife and daughter, Preston retraced the route of a Navajo deity, the Slayer of Alien Gods, on his quest to restore beauty and balance to the Earth. More than a travelogue,…

Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum for a discussion with Anne Hillerman and her book, The Tale Teller.   Note: Anne Hillerman will be present for this event.   Discussion starts at 1:30 PM in the Mary Wheelwright Library Discussion leader: Author Anne Hillerman

Ishkoten Dougi (Navajo) • Doors Open at 2:00 PM, Lecture at 2:30 PM Lecture: Artist Talk | Friends Members: Free; Public: $10 Suggested Donation (Pay at Door) Ishkoten Dougi was born in Tuba City, Arizona to his father, a Navajo/Hopi/Zuni/Ute, and his Jicarilla Apache mother. He is a mixed medium artist who works in painting, stone sculpture, poetry, graphic design, and has been cast as a background actor/stand in. Dougi attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in 1996 with…

Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum for a discussion about The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.   Discussion leader: Cindy

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…

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

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…

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.…

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…