APACHE JUNCTION — Superstition Mountain Museum will host an event celebrating Native American culture and art from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29.
The two-day Native American Arts Festival will include two stages featuring dance, storytellers and artisans showcasing unique creations and musicians playing Native American flute and acoustic guitar.
Featured performers are:
Yellow Bird Apache Hoop Dancers, who will perform both days. Tony Duncan, of Yellow Bird Dancers, is the 2021 World Hoop Champion.
Violet and Ken Duncan of Yellow Bird Productions.
Other traditional and contemporary tribal-registered Native American artisans will be at the festival, showcasing their work in a Master Craftsman space. They will visit with attendees and provide insights associated with their art.
Special guests from the various 21 tribes of Arizona include tribal royalty and Native American color guards.
“This event is a family-friendly and educational event offering tremendous photographic and shopping opportunities,” a press release from event organizers said.
Admission fee is $10 per person with kids under 10 admitted free.
The 2023 Native American Arts Festival is funded by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and contributions from Bashas’ to the hospitality tent, according to the press release.
The Superstition Mountain Museum, a nonprofit facility organized and run by the Superstition Mountain Historical Society, is located at 4087 E. Apache Trail.
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