The Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott is part of a citywide accessibility program offering EnChroma glasses for visitors with color blindness. These special lenses help people distinguish colors more clearly, allowing them to experience Indigenous art, pottery, textiles, and exhibits with a new perspective. Learn how Prescott’s cultural institutions are working together to make museums more inclusive for everyone.

The Museum of Indigenous People will host the Mata Ortiz Pottery Show & Sale on May 2–3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors can meet featured artists, watch live pottery demonstrations and firings, and purchase finely crafted works rooted in centuries-old traditions from northern Chihuahua, Mexico. Select freshly fired pieces will be auctioned, offering a rare opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind contemporary pottery.

Severa Gutierrez-Tafoya of Santa Clara Pueblo was a master ceramic artist and matriarch of a renowned family of potters. Active for nearly 60 years, her work and firing techniques helped inspire the revival of polished blackware pottery. Though often overlooked during her lifetime, her artistry and influence continue through generations of Pueblo potters.

The “Rez Dogz” exhibit invited visitors to explore the cultural presence and symbolism of reservation dogs within Indigenous communities. Through photography and contemporary interpretation, the exhibition celebrated humor, resilience, and everyday life, offering a meaningful look at how storytelling and art reflect identity and community experience.

Hopi artist and Army veteran Filmer “Fil” Kewanyama blends ancestral tradition with contemporary expression to promote healing and peace. Drawing from Hopi ceremony and symbolism, his art reflects identity, resilience, and spiritual balance. After overcoming PTSD, he now shares creative healing with fellow veterans, using storytelling and visual expression to build connection and understanding.