Cultural Demonstrations

Cultural Demonstrators at Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark.

NPS

Petrified Forest National Park has over thirty affiliated Tribes throughout the West. The Cultural Demonstration program at Petrified Forest National Park provides local artisans with the opportunity to share their cultural and historical connections to the region with park visitors. In providing the space for awareness and appreciation of the region's rich history and diverse cultures, the program is committed to dismantling the notion that certain stories and traditions are of the past and nothing more. Today, there is still an abundance of culture, tradition, and connections in the Petrified Forest region. We strive to provide a unique experience for park visitors.

At that time demonstrations take place between 10 am and 3 pm at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Depending on the demonstration there may be items for sale. The demonstration shared by our artists is the main event.

 

April and May 2026 Cultural Demonstrations
(schedule subject to change without notice)

April 24, 25, 26th - Cecelia Begay Jewlery Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Beader

April 27, 28 - Virginia Tulley Jewlery Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Beader

April 29 - Tatianna Darmer Jewlery Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Beader

April 30, May 1st, 2nd - Veronica Yazzie with mother Evelyn Yazzie. Jewlery Maker/Diné (Navajo) Beaders

May 3, 4, 5th - Gloria Bizardi Jewlery Maker/Diné (Navajo) Beader

May 7, 8, 9th - Jacob & Lucille Smith Textiles, Diné (Navajo) Silversmith, Storyteller

May 10 - Jane Benally Jewelry Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Beader

May 13, 14, 15th - Veronica Yazzie with Mother Evelyn Yazzie Jewelry Maker/Diné (Navajo) Beaders

May 16 & 17th - Jane Benally Jewelry Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Beader

May 19th - Rebecca & Ames Hasken Jewelry Maker / Diné (Navajo) Silversmith

May 20, 21, 22 - Virginia Tulley Jewelry Maker/ Diné (Navajo)Beader

May 23, 24, 25 - Tatianna Darmer Jewelry Maker/Diné (Navajo) Beader

May 26 & 27 - Rebecca & Ames Hasken Jewelry Maker/ Diné (Navajo) Silversmith

May 30 & May 31 - Angeline Murphy Jewelry Maker/ Weaver, Silversmith, Beader,