Cultural Demonstrations

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.

Cultural Demonstration
March 2025
Subject to change without notice

Feb. 28-March 2 Tonita Bahe, Diné (Navajo) jeweler.

3-5 Tatianna Darmer and Mae Horseman, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

6 Mary Begay, Diné (Navajo), beader and jeweler.

7-9 Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader.

8-9 Alice Hawthorn and daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers.

10-12 Evelyn Begay and daughter Veronica, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

13-15 Rosabelle Shepherd with daughter Arielle Tsinigine, Diné (Navajo) silversmiths, beaders, and artists.

16-18 Eleanor Yazzie, Diné (Navajo) beader and jeweler.

19-21 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

22-23 Jane Benally and daughter LeeAnn Goatson, Diné (Navajo) beading both by stringing and on a loom.

23-24 Phyllis Coonsis, Zuni, silversmithing and multicolor cluster jewelry.

25-27 Todd Westika, Zuni carver.

28-30 Maxentia Huskon, Diné (Navajo), beadwork, pottery, and dreamcatchers.

31 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather.

Cultural Demonstration April 2025
Subject to change without notice
1-3 Tatianna Darmer and Mae Horseman, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

4-6 Maxentia Huskon, Diné (Navajo), beadwork, pottery, and dreamcatchers and Tonita Bahe, Diné (Navajo) jeweler.

8-10 Eleanor Yazzie, Diné (Navajo) beader and jeweler.

10-12 Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader.

14-16 Rosabelle Shepherd with daughter Arielle Tsinigine, Diné (Navajo) silversmiths, beaders, and artists.

17-19 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather.

20-22 Evelyn Begay and daughter Veronica, Diné (Navajo) beaders and jewelers.

22-23 Phyllis Coonsis, Zuni, silversmithing and multicolor cluster jewelry.

23-25 Todd Westika, Zuni carver.

26-27 Alice Hawthorn and daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers.

28-30 Cecilia Begay, Diné (Navajo) beader and jeweler.