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Hopi artist Kurt Ovah returns to the Museum of Indigenous People. Meet the artist, explore his detailed kachina dolls, and purchase work directly from him.

Powwows are living Native gatherings shaped by generations of song, dance and cultural exchange. Learn about their history and how visitors can attend respectfully without treating participants or their traditions as attractions.

Diné painter and botanist Tracy Tohannie brings horses, family life, and northern Arizona landscapes to life through vivid color, expressive lines, and the teaching of Beauty Way.

Indigenous art is more than just beautiful objects - it is a living expression of culture, history, and identity. When you explore Indigenous art, you connect with stories that have been passed down through generations, rooted deeply in the landscapes and traditions of the Southwest. Prescott, Arizona, is a unique place where these traditions continue to thrive, offering a rich experience of Native American heritage through artifacts, contemporary artworks, and community even

Hopi/Tewa potters Dot and Emerson Ami demonstrating traditional pottery techniques at the Museum of Indigenous People. Live pottery firing demonstration by Native artists using traditional methods.

Eudora Montoya of Santa Ana Pueblo played a vital role in reviving one of the rarest traditions in Pueblo pottery. At a time when Santa Ana pottery had nearly disappeared, she preserved its methods, taught others, and helped ensure the art form would survive. Her work stands as a powerful reminder that cultural knowledge depends on those willing to protect it and pass it on.

Join the Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott and help preserve Native American culture while gaining access to a vibrant community of learning and discovery. Members enjoy free admission, discounts at the Trading Post gift shop, access to the museum’s research library, and invitations to classes, lectures, and cultural programs led by Indigenous artists, historians, and elders. By becoming a member, you support the preservation of Indigenous art, traditions, and stories f

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.

Angel Starr is an Omaha and Odawa artist and an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Through Fox Way Designs, she creates ribbon clothing and jewelry from beads, bone, porcupine quills, and birch bark, bringing family history, community, and Native creativity into everyday life.