Mark your calendars now 12th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market July 11 & 12, 2009 Saturday: 9-5 Sunday: 9-4 Admission: $5 per person Children free Admittance free with new memberships No pets, please!

Major Sponsor: Talking Rock A master planned community

Awards Sponsor: Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos

Official Market Hotel: Prescott Resort

Kish-Ani Catering will again be preparing a crowd favorite, fry bread

Join in celebrating the 12th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market (PIAM) to be held on the tree-shaded grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum on July 11th and 12th. The Museum’s flower-lined walkways and commemorative rose garden provide an inviting backdrop for the impressive display of Indian art.

The market features both traditional and contemporary works of art, including distinctive jewelry, exquisite ceramics, hand-woven baskets and blankets. PIAM has grown in reputation and quality into one of the premier Indian Art Markets offered in the Southwest. An all-Indian artist jury chooses participants on the basis of quality in both traditional and contemporary styles.

Details on the 2009 version of PIAM will be presented here when they become available.

The 2008 PIAM Featured Artist was Keith W. Smith,, a Navajo from Tuba City, Arizona. Keith’s painting of a Yei—bi—chai singer was created especially for the 2008 Market.

Visit with the artists in their booths and learn of the techniques and processes involved in creating their work. Stroll among demonstrators of American Indian weaving, Katsina carving and silversmithing. Observe the making of pottery, pipes, baskets, and moccasins. Entertainment is provided throughout the weekend in the outdoor amphitheater by Native American dancers, singers, and musicians. A popular highlight is the mouthwatering Navajo Fry Bread.

Questions? Contact:
Sandy Lynch, Market Manager
928/445-3122 x28
sandy@sharlot.org