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76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
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Summer is the time of ceremonial dances, growing corn, and monsoon rains to the Hopi people. And for the last 75 years, summer has also been the time that this hardworking and spiritual people come to Flagstaff to share their art and culture. This July 4 and 5, the Museum of Northern Arizona will open its doors for its 76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture, “the Oldest Hopi Art Show in the World.” The Museum comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Hopi people—evoking the very spirit of this Colorado Plateau culture. Explore Hopi beliefs and current issues with Heritage Insights talks. Enjoy meeting over 75 artists from the 12 Hopi villages, presenting centuries-old art traditions kept alive through contemporary innovations. And hear Casper and the 602 Band’s riveting Hopi reggae under the big tent. Museum Director Robert Breunig said, “This year’s Hopi Festival will honor the life and career of noted katsina doll carver Ernest Moore Jr. (1934–2008) with a display of his work. He came to carving late in life and his exceptionally fine work elevated him to a master artist level in a very short time. He was a recognized Hopi Festival artist for many years, including at last year’s event. His skillful eyes and hands will be missed in the art world, as well as the twinkle in his eye and his friendly nature.” New This Year According to Heritage Program Coordinator Anne Doyle, “We’re really excited about a new addition to the festival. Katsina doll carver and poet Ramson Lomatewama has worked at the Museum for many years as a demonstrator and educator. His more recent artistic interests have led him to glass blowing. This year he’ll be outside, demonstrating how he creates his glittering, glass blown spirit figures.” Also new this year will be a chance to meet author Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa. With seasoned American West history author Carolyn O’Bagy Davis, he has coauthored The Hopi People, part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. Koyiyumptewa is a member of the Badger/Butterfly Clan from Hotevilla on Third Mesa and has worked for the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office as the tribal archivist for the last eight years. Through a collection of remarkable photographs, the outside world will have a rare look into this unique culture. A book signing with Koyiyumptewa is scheduled on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the book is on sale in the Museum’s Bookstore. Heritage Insights Presentations The nuances of making Hopi basketry will be revealed by Ruby Chimerica and her daughter Anita Koruh, as they present an ongoing demonstration on weaving baskets, cradleboards, and rattles from sumac and rabbitbush. A dynamic artist in his own right, Ed Kabotie is grandson and son to two noted artists, Fred and Michael Kabotie. Ed Kabotie plays acoustic guitar and Native flute, while incorporating teachings about the Hopi language and its history into his music. He sings in Hopi, Tewa, and English in his trilingual compositions. Bob Rhodes and Dr. Robert Breunig will share their knowledge of Hopi basketry. Rhodes is director of Hopitutuqaiki, the Hopi School’s Summer Arts Program, and Breunig is the Museum’s director. Under the Big Tent Only on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Casper and the 602 Band will perform their high energy, Jamaican-inspired reggae combined with Native roots. Casper Loma-da-wa’s lyrics are filled with hope and power, telling stories of contemporary reservation life. “Reggae,” he says, “is the music of a struggling people—that’s what Jamaican music is. We, as Native people, have been struggling all these years.” The band has opened for reggae greats such as the Wailers, Culture, and Burning Spear. The Nuvatukya’ovi Sinom Dance Group will perform the Polhikmana or water maiden dance, and the koshari or clown dance to unite people and make them happy. They will also perform a Supai dance celebrating the Havasupai people. All of the dance troup’s regalia—the clothing, weaving, and tabletas or headdresses—is designed and handmade by the dancers, and all of the outfits have cloud designs for rain. Hopi Quilt Display Quilting was introduced to Hopi women over 100 years ago by Mennonite missionaries. Since then, Hopi quilters have incorporated cultural symbols and designs to make quilts that are uniquely their own. Today quilts are contemporary works of art and have become part of the Hopi matrilineal society, given at special occasions such as weddings and baby naming ceremonies. A number of quilts will be on display and available for sale at the festival. More Festival Activities In addition to the 75 booth artists, the Museum staff has made several trips to the Hopi Reservation to collect one-of-a-kind consignment items for sale from individual artists. The collecting trips have always been an important part of the Hopi festivals, allowing artists who produce only a few items per year, or who might not have transportation to Flagstaff, a chance to market their work. Hundreds of distinctive art pieces such as quilts, rattles, pottery, katsinas dolls, paintings, and baskets are for sale at this year’s festival. While enjoying entertainment under the big tent, take a taste of ages-old traditional Hopi foods—yeasted bread baked in an outside wood-fired bread oven, and piki, a ceremonial food made from blue corn. Alice Dashee, a potter and educator, will give presentations all day on both days about the role of corn in Hopi culture. About the Museum The Museum of Northern Arizona sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, three miles north of historic downtown Flagstaff on Highway 180. Festival admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors (65+), $5 students, $4 Native people, $4 children (7–17), and free to MNA members. Become a member today in time to attend the Hopi Festival Members’ Preview, Arts Award Ceremony, and Silent Auction on Friday evening, July 3, before the festival. For more information, go to musnaz.org or call 928-774-5213. |
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