Community Calendar

Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition by Texas- based artist and Grand Canyon Artist in Residence Mark Chen.

His photographs unite the cosmos and Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience through projected celestial images. Performing & Fine Arts (#37) Second Floor, Room 216 Group visits welcome!

Reception:

Thursday | October 8, 2026

5 – 7 PM

This exhibition celebrates drawing as a shared practice rooted in collaboration, and creative exchange. Artists affiliated with the Hozhoni Foundation, a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, worked alongside invited artists to create the drawings presented here, responding to one another’s ideas, marks, and approaches.

Throughout the exhibit, a rotating selection of curated student projects inspired by these works will extend the dialogue through observation, interpretation, and response.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

Reception:

Thursday | October 8, 2026

5 – 7 PM

This exhibition celebrates drawing as a shared practice rooted in collaboration, and creative exchange. Artists affiliated with the Hozhoni Foundation, a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, worked alongside invited artists to create the drawings presented here, responding to one another’s ideas, marks, and approaches.

Throughout the exhibit, a rotating selection of curated student projects inspired by these works will extend the dialogue through observation, interpretation, and response.

First Pick Friday (Ticketed Event)

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Friday, November 13th, 2026

$25 at the door.

Ticket holders will have access to see and purchase the work of 15 amazing potters prior to the general public. Complimentary signature DA Ranch Wine is provided by VVPF and DA Ranch, food trucks & beer by Verde Brewing Company will be available, and live entertainment with Ryan David Orr.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

Verde Valley Pottery Festival: Friday, November 13, 2026, 4–6 pm (First Pick Friday, $25 admission); Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am–5 pm & Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 am–3 pm. Now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival returns to D.A.Ranch Vineyards to celebrate and expand appreciation for contemporary studio ceramics. Enjoy a full weekend of pottery shopping from Arizona artists, captivating live wheel-throwing and surface design demonstrations, hands-on family clay activities, local food, live music, and estate-grown wine. Free admission Saturday & Sunday; free parking. D.A.Ranch Vineyards, 1900 Dancing Apache Rd, Cornville, AZ.

Verde Valley Pottery Festival: Friday, November 13, 2026, 4–6 pm (First Pick Friday, $25 admission); Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am–5 pm & Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 am–3 pm. Now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival returns to D.A.Ranch Vineyards to celebrate and expand appreciation for contemporary studio ceramics. Enjoy a full weekend of pottery shopping from Arizona artists, captivating live wheel-throwing and surface design demonstrations, hands-on family clay activities, local food, live music, and estate-grown wine. Free admission Saturday & Sunday; free parking. D.A.Ranch Vineyards, 1900 Dancing Apache Rd, Cornville, AZ.

Fort Whipple and Fort Verde played vital roles in protecting settlers and shaping Arizona’s military legacy. This program honors the soldiers who served throughout Arizona’s history and celebrates the heroes of today. Visitors will explore artifacts, hear stories of military life, and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that safeguarded Prescott’s history. Visitors will have the chance to write letters for Veterans or share their own military stories.

Artist, musician and educator, Ed Kabotie will share stories and artwork from his father, Michael Kabotie, who was a founding member of the Artist Hopid Collective. This talk compliments our exhibit Artist Hopid Unveiled which explores the bold vision of Artist Hopid, a groundbreaking collective formed in 1973 by Hopi artists Michael Kabotie, Delbridge Honanie, Terrance Talaswaima, Neil David Sr., and Milland Lomakema.

This talk is free for MNA members and free with regular museum admission.

The Museum of Northern Arizona extends its gratitude to the Terra Foundation for American Art for support of the Artist Hopid Unveiled exhibition.