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The Mission of the Smoki Museum is to instill an understanding and respect for indigenous cultures of the Southwest
Designed to resemble an Indian pueblo, the Smoki Museum was built in 1935. Click here to learn more about the Museum and its history.
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Handicap Parking & Accessibility is available behind the Museum. Turn off Gurley into the Grace Sparks Activity Center’s parking area. Continue through that parking area to the back of the Museum.
MUSEUM HOURS
Mondays to Saturdays:10 AM-4 PM
Sundays: 1 PM to 4 PM
Open Labor Day, 10 AM to 4 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas
December 31 & Easter
10 AM to 1 PM only Dec. 24th
Closed Jan. 1 to 13th, 2012 for Annual Cleaning and Repair
If weather restricts travel, call the Museum to see if it is open.
Click on the image below for the Arizona Commission on the Arts to learn how that agency supports arts programs including those provided by the Smoki Museum.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
JANUARY 14 -
APRIL 28, 2012
Cultural Connections:
Cowboys & Indians in Sculpture
Artists:
Bill Nebeker, CA
An Example:
Kwahadi Comanche -
He Who Fights
14” x 16"W x 8"D Bronze
Doug Hyde, Nez Perce:
An Example:
The Gift 21" x 24" x 14" Marble
An Opening Reception for Cultural Connections was held on January 14, 2012. The following pictures are from that event:
Upcoming Events
March 10th, 1pm—In cooperation with the Yavapai Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society, the Museum presents Allen Dart: “Archaeology‘s Deep Time Perspective on Environment and Social Sustainability” This presentation looks at some of the archaeological evidence on environmental changes and how human cultures have adapted to those changes, and discusses the value of a beyond history perspective for modern society.
March 16 & 17th— Spring Indian Art and Navajo Rug Auction
NEW FORMAT!
200 pieces of traditional and contemporary Indian Art, and 300 Navajo weavings will be sold at extraordinary prices!
The Indian Art will be auctioned Friday 3/16, 5pm & Saturday 3/17,11AM
The Navajo Rugs will be auctioned Saturday 3/17, 1 pm
Call for more information regarding previews. Consignments at Ogg’s Hogan March 5th—March 10th, 10am to 2pm
April 14th and 15th—Mata Ortiz Show & Sale featuring Lucy Mora and Lorenso Bugarini. Starting at 10am on April 14th in the Smoki Pueblo, see how Mata Ortiz pottery is made: from clay work, to design, and even a firing in the afternoon! Pottery will be available for purchase in the Trading Post at incredibly low prices!
April 21st, 6pm—Wine Tasting This super fun event features the best parings of wine and food! $60 pp at the Wyndham Garden Hotel. Call for menu and event details.
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