GENUINE INDIAN ART FEATURED AT
PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM INDIAN MARKET

Since its inception in 1977, the 30-year-old Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market has brought together artists and buyers of Indian art.  For every handmade art item that was sold, there is a story that is deeply rooted into the traditions and customs of each artist’s Indian tribe. 

About 300 individual Native American artists representing 40 tribes from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oklahoma, Colorado and Montana will show, demonstrate and sell their creations to over 6,000 savvy buyers of Native American art.  The Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market is known for diverse and unique artistic treasures to include: jewelry, basketry, paintings, pottery, fetishes, weavings, carvings, sculptures, clothing, quilts and Kachina dolls. Prices range from $5 to $7,000.

“The public can meet the artists face-to-face and often times long term friendships are struck between the artist and buyer” says Market Director, Isaac Curley. 

Scheduled for December 13-14, 2008, the Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market is open from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday.  The location is South Mountain Park (1/2 mile south of Baseline Road on Central Avenue).  Admission is $8 for adults.  Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary Members and children 12 and under are free.

The market is produced by the auxiliary members of the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, a National Historic Landmark.  All proceeds are used to support the mission of the museum, as well as a scholarship program for Native American students enrolled in a fine arts program.

For further details on the Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, contact the museum at (602) 495-0901 or visit www.pgindianmarket.com.

For information on the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, a division of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, please contact 602-495-0901 or visit our website at www.pueblogrande.com.