FY24 ANNUAL REPORT
Leading the Way FY24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS John Coggins, Chair Karen Abraham, Vice Chair Ginger Sykes Torres, Secretary Scott Montgomery, Treasurer David M. Roche, Dickey Family Director and CEO
ADMINISTRATIVE David M. Roche, Dickey Family Director and CEO John R. Bulla, Deputy Director & COO Robin Klung, Chief Financial Officer Diana F. Pardue, Chief Curator Dan Hagerty, Chief Advancement & Engagement Officer
TRUSTEES
LIFE TRUSTEES
Tony Astorga
Kay Benedict
Robert L. Matthews
Nadine Basha
Arlene K.
Mary Ellen McKee
Jeri Y. Ben-Horin
Ben-Horin
James Meenaghan
Matthew Boland
Howard R. Berlin
John Melamed
Gregory H. Boyce
Dr. George Blue Spruce, Jr.
Dr. Wayne Lee Mitchell
Mark B. Bonsall
Susan H. Navran
Adrian Cohen
Robert B. Bulla
Scott H. O’Connor
Dr. Craig Cohen
F. Wesley Clelland, III
Dr. Arthur L. Pelberg
Norma Jean Coulter
Leland Peterson
Robert J. Duffy
Wick Pilcher
John Graham
Mary G. Hamilton
David E. Reese
Joe Gysel
Patricia K. Hibbeler
Bill Howard
Joel P. Hoxie
William C. Schubert
Sharron Lewis
Mary Hudak
Marigold Linton
Dr. Thomas M. Hudak
Susan Esco Chandler
Judy Dworkin Virginia Furth Weisman
John F. Lomax John Lucas Janis Lyon Shelley Mowry, Guild President
Carrie L. Hulburd
Richard H. Silverman John G. Stuart
James R. Huntwork Gov. Stephen R. Lewis Edward F. Lowry
Christy Vezolles
Frederick A. Lynn
Frank Walter III
Carol Ann Mackay
Trudy Wiesenberger
Clint J. Magnussen
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Sheryl L. Sculley
FY2024
The Heard Museum is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in the State of Arizona. Exhibition, event and program funding provided in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Arizona Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.
A Letter from the Director The Heard Museum 2024 fiscal year (FY24) was a period of innovation and productivity that included six exhibitions, iconic events, and dozens of programs that advanced our mission to connect Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists. A highlight of FY24 was the Heard Museum’s award-winning exhibition and publication Maria & Modernism. Maria Martinez (1887–1980), the renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo ceramicist, was one of the most celebrated artists of her time. Despite her profound impact, Maria and her contributions remained largely absent from mainstream discourse of American Modernism until we organized this original exhibition and catalogue that presented over 70 of her works in the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Grand Gallery. Responses from audiences, critics, artists and curators alike were unanimously positive. During FY24, we produced dozens of public and educational programs and created learning resources from publications to standards-based collateral. We continued expanding our public and educational programming, inspired by our commitment to engaging youth and family audiences and accessibility, while maintaining a focus on core audiences. The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market and the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest exceeded pre-COVID attendance numbers, building on years of outreach to and relationship-building with communities of Indigenous artists and partners. Events such as Holidays at the Heard, Indigenous Peoples Day, and Free Family Summer Saturdays offered meaningful, intergenerational experiences at low or no-cost. Partnerships with local organizations and Native groups enriched many of our programs. Collaborative events such as Festividades con Cultural Coalition and Indigenous Peoples’ Day featured local artists and celebrated community peer organizations. First Fridays offered free access to exhibitions and visibility for performing artists like the Jacob Shije Trio and Indigenous metal band Existenz A.D. Other partners included the Institute of American Indian Arts, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Phoenix Indian Center Youth Council, and the Indigenous Community Collaborative.
The Heard’s Free School Tour Program saw substantial growth, signaling strong demand and effective outreach to educators. We also expanded programs and resources associated with our new family brand, the Heardlings. Anchored by our mascot Archie the Jackrabbit, the Heardlings creates cohesive branding for our intergenerational family-friendly spaces and programmatic offerings. The Heard offered other educational programs and initiatives. These included our Master Artist Workshop Series, Creative Aging Workshops, and MakerSpace days, which offered free arts instruction and social engagement opportunities for older adults. We facilitated paid internships for Indigenous college students throughout the year, and we organized free professional development workshops for teachers. The Heard Museum owns and stewards our 8-acre downtown campus which requires ongoing maintenance. Few people realize that we do not receive entitlement funds to maintain and update our campus, which includes all outdoor areas, the 120,000 square-foot main museum, a large auditorium and education building, and multiple dining and retail venues. The campus has never been in better shape. In FY24, we deepened our impact by organizing compelling exhibitions and publishing scholarly catalogues, expanding family and youth programming, and enhancing our facilities to elevate the visitor experience and ensure long-term stability. We extend our thanks to the many people who made this possible.
David M. Roche, Dickey Family Director and CEO
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FY 24 IMPACT
140,000+
MUSEUM & EVENT VISITORS
53
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
46,000+
HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS & AMERICAN INDIAN ARTWORKS
73
NEW DONATED WORKS OF ART
12
EXHIBITION GALLERIES
8
ACRES OF CAMPUS
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REVENUE
134,237 VISITORS
This year, we saw a 4% increase in earned revenues and a 1% increase in total operating revenues.
$13.3 million
OPERATING REVENUE
$3 million
DRAWS & RELEASES
$14.8 million
OPERATING EXPENSES
$1,573,000
TOTAL FOOD & BEVERAGE 3% Increase over FY23
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$761,000
CAFE / CANTINA
5% Increase over FY23
$812,000
PRIVATE EVENTS
1% Increase over FY23
(Highest gross revenue recorded for Private Events)
$6.7M Total Earned Revenues
1% Other
18% Admissions
23% Food & Beverage
49% Shop
$6.5M Total Contributed Revenue
6% Other
15% F undraising Events
17% Membership
21% Individuals
38% Foundations
$13.3M Total Operating Revenues
51% Earned
49% Contributed
$16.8M in Restricted Funds with $3M Released
16M Restricted Funds
3M Released
$14.8M Total Operating Expenses
12% Fundraising/Member/Development
20% General & Administration
68% Programming
Our combined $13.3 million in operating revenues (excluding investment gains) and $3 million in draws and releases from restricted funds, exceeded our operating expenses of $14.8 million (excluding depreciation), ending the fiscal year with an operating surplus of $1.5 million. The Heard Museum’s restricted funds at year end totaled $16.8 million, with $3 million being released for expenditures during the year.
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PUBLICITY 2/12/24 | HOOP DANCE CONTEST AT THE HEARD
2/15/24 | “36 HOURS IN PHOENIX” KEY STOP: HEARD MUSEUM
2/29/24 | HEARD MUSEUM HOLDS 66TH ANNUAL GUILD INDIAN FAIR & MARKET
3/14/24 | HEARD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF MAJOR EXHIBITION, MARIA & MODERNISM
4/11/24 | M ARIA MARTINEZ, ESSENTIAL AMERICAN MODERNIST, AT HEARD MUSEUM IN PHOENIX
8/24/24 | FREE FAMILY SUMMER SATURDAY
9/18/24 | A RT & SOLE’ CONNECTS FASHION AND FINE ART AT THE HEARD MUSEUM
9/20/24 | H EARD MUSEUM SHOP WINS BEST PLACE TO BUY AMERICAN INDIAN ART
9/25/24 | THESE STUNNING ART MUSEUM RESTAURANTS ARE MASTERPIECES IN THEMSELVES: “HEARD MUSEUM’S COURTYARD CAFÉ RECOGNIZED AS TOP 5 MUSEUM RESTAURANT IN US”
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259
MENTIONS
266,425,382
AUDIENCE REACHED
$3,150,179 MEDIA VALUE
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DEVELOPMENT Fiscal Year 2024 was a year of renewal and growth for the Heard Museum. Each year, thousands of members, individuals, corporations, foundations, tribal and government partners, and more support the Heard by making donations to our operations, exhibitions, and programs. In FY24, the collective support from these sources totaled $6,589,285 — 51% of our total revenue. To each and every supporter: We are so grateful for all you do. We appreciate your support, whether you have given to our Annual Fund, supported an exhibition or program, attended Moondance, joined or renewed as a Member, or included the Heard in your estate plans. Your financial support enables us to advance our mission every day. Thank you!
$6.5 Million Total Contributed Revenue
3% Guild 3% Corporate 2% In-Kind 1% Govt
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15% Fundraising Events
17% Membership
38% Foundations
21% Individuals
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EXHIBITIONS
Heart of the Community: Baskets From the Basha Family Collection Opened Feb. 2, 2024, Lovena Ohl Gallery Organized by the Heard Museum, this original exhibition presents a selection of Southwestern baskets from the recent gift of the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art. While baskets from the turn of the 20th century continued to have traditional uses, many more were woven by artists who created major artworks that appealed to consumers. Designs, whether pictorial or abstract, enliven the baskets on display and demonstrate their individual creativity. Heart of the Community examines basket weaving as a technically difficult art form that requires extensive knowledge of the land and the environment to gather basic materials. Above: Artist Once Known, Akimel O’odham, Bowl basket, c. 1900. Willow, martynia, cattail, 8 x 20 inches. Gift of the Basha Family Collection.
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Maria & Modernism Feb. 23, 2024 to July 28, 2024, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Grand Gallery The Heard’s original exhibition, Maria & Modernism, examined how famed San Ildefonso potter Maria Martinez reinvented, reinvigorated, disrupted and transformed Pueblo pottery, while uniquely contributing to the most important artistic movement of the 20th century. The exhibition deepened the story of American art by centering a groundbreaking female Indigenous artist within the American Modernist era, a time of profound societal change and artistic experimentation. Alongside its accompanying publication, Maria & Modernism featured more than 50 masterworks from public and private collections from around the United States. Right: Maria Martinez with the jar she shaped and Julian painted in 1942. Photograph by Jerry Jacka, 1976.
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Art & Sole May 3, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025, Kitchell Gallery The Art & Sole exhibition featured shoes painted and decorated by more than a dozen Native artists. Each pair of shoes corresponded to an artwork by the same artist using the medium within which they traditionally work. Art & Sole demonstrated how the artists’ distinctive styles translate to new forms, underscoring that artists are not bound or limited to a specific medium or style. By utilizing shoes as a common thread and one of the mediums of the exhibition, Art and Sole illustrated that American Indian art is embedded in broader society and the Above: Jason Garcia/Okuu Pín (Santa Clara Pueblo Tewa), Teri Greeves (Kiowa), Tammy Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo) Right: Phillip L.P. Vigil (Jemez Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache, b. 1981), Sweeter Than Bee Pollen, On A Summer Wind, 2016. Oil pastel, soft pastel, oil stick, acrylic, India ink, paper. Private Collector. Photograph by Craig Smith, Heard Museum.
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artistic world. The shoes and other artworks were primarily drawn from the Heard Museum’s permanent collection, and included works by Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti), Susan Folwell (Santa Clara Pueblo), Jennifer Tafoya Moquino (Santa Clara Pueblo), and others.
Harry Fonseca: Transformations Opened May 3, 2024, Mezzanine Gallery Harry Fonseca (Nisen Maidu/Native Hawaiian/Portuguese, 1946-2006) established a liberatory language for contemporary Indigenous and Queer art. His legacy honors working Native artists who are culturally rooted while simultaneously responding to the atmosphere of the ever-changing American landscape. Fonseca’s influence is widely recognized in Native art spaces, yet unacknowledged in contemporary Queer art discourse. Conventional language and definitions applied to art prove to be inadequate for capturing the nuances of Indigenous creativity. This exhibition discusses
the ways in which contemporary Native artists transgress and redefine the artistic boundaries that represent how they move within and see the world.
Above: Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu, Hawaiian, Portuguese, 1946-2006). Rose and Coyote Dressed Up for the Heard Show, 1981. Acrylic, glitter on canvas, 49 x 37 inches. Heard Museum Purchase. ©2016 Harry Fonseca Collection Autry Museum of the American West. IAC1598
Right: Harry Fonseca with work, c. 1995. Native American Artists Collection, Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives, Heard Museum. RC62(F66):4.6.
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COLLECTIONS 46,000+
COLLECTION
Total Works of Art
18
COLLECTION DONORS
73
GIFTS
8
PURCHASES
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Publications
On Loan Each year, the Heard loans artwork to other museums for their exhibitions. The following is a summary of loans in fiscal year 2024:
Maria & Modernism Maria & Modernism received two awards: a New Mexico-Arizona Book Award in the History Book With New Mexico Subject category, and the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal for Book Design. Authors of these works include Betsy Fahlman, Ph.D., Charlene Pilar Gonzales, Cody Hartley, Ph.D., Charles S. King; Roshii Montaño, Diana F. Pardue, David M. Roche and Rose B. Simpson.
ne basket by Sally Black to the North Carolina O Museum of Art for the exhibition, To Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art. ne bracelet to the Wheelwright Museum for O the exhibition, Pathfinder: 40 Years of Marcus Amerman. Two paintings by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith to the Phoenix Art Museum for the exhibition, The Collection: 1960–Now. Three Textiles to the National Museum of the American Indian for the exhibition, Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay. Three artworks (basket, necklace, silver seed pot) to the S’edav Va’aki Museum for the exhibition, Three Sisters. One ceramic to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for the exhibition, O’Powa O’Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell.
Majestic Figures: Contemporary Sculptures by Native American Artists Majestic Figures: Contemporary Sculptures by Native American Artists celebrated Charles and Valerie Diker’s 2022 figurative sculptures donation to the Heard Museum. Artists include Rhonda Holy Bear, Jamie Okuma, Joyce Growing Thunder, Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder, Ph.D. Authors include Olivia Barney, Velma Kee Craig, Roshii Montaño, Diana F. Pardue, David M. Roche, Gaylord Torrence and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder, Ph.D.
Right: Brenda Mallory (Cherokee Nation, b. 1955), North Star (Guiding Light), 2022. Handmade cast paper, paint, wax, wood frame, 54 ¼ x 54 ¼ x 2 ½ inches. Collection of the Heard Museum. Photograph by Mario Gallucci.
One sculpture to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art for the exhibition, The North Star Changes: Works by Brenda Mallory. (See image below.)
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Selected Gifts to the Collection
Left: Classic Navajo Poncho Serape, c. 1840, wool, 83 ½ x 54 ¼ inches. Gift of John and Margo Ernst, 5067-1.
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Acquisitions The Heard Museum Collection continued to grow in fiscal year 2024 with significant donations from 18 donors who contributed 73 works of art. Donations included historic and contemporary jewelry by noted Southwest artists; historic and contemporary Navajo textiles; contemporary sculptures by Allan Houser and Al Qoyawayma; mid-century and contemporary paintings and lithographs; and two Indigenous vintage dolls. Last year’s generous donors were Monica Boley, Ann and Richard Carr, Julie Dalrymple, Margot and John Ernst, Joseph Fischer, Matt Gillespie, Lila Harnett, Jerry Hirsch, Drs. William G. and Kathleen L. Howard, Jacobs Family Fund, Sharron Lewis, Joanne Lindamood, Phil Mann, Christine Biddle Marshall, Robin Chemers Neustein, Norman L. Sandfield, Irene Shapiro, and Virginia Weisman.
The museum purchased eight artworks, including a mixed-media work by Jacob Meders and two pair of Nike sneakers designed in collaboration with Rebekah Jarvey and Michael French. The museum also purchased a ceramic tile by Jason Garcia from the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, which was included in the exhibition, Maria & Modernism. Drs. Kathleen L. and William G. Howard provided funding for a ring by Richard Chavez; a bracelet by Jared Chavez; Brenda Mallory’s mixed-media work entitled, North Star (Guiding Light) and a painting by Fritz Scholder entitled, Summer Dream.
Right: Jason Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1973). Barbeneheimer, 2024, ceramic. Heard Museum purchase, 5069-1.
Above: Yazzie Johnson (Navajo, b. 1946) and Gail Bird (Laguna/Santo Domingo Pueblo, b. 1949). Necklace of Keshi South Sea pearls, 2003, blue chalcedony, boulder opal, 18K gold. Gift of Robin Chemers Neustein, 5053-3.
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ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING PROGRAMS
In FY24, the Heard Museum’s public and educational programming welcomed tens of thousands of visitors through a wide range of vibrant events, performances, and learning opportunities that celebrated Indigenous creativity and culture. From dynamic public programs to school tours, teacher trainings, and youth-focused initiatives, the museum deepened community connections and fostered meaningful engagement across generations. These programs underscored the Heard’s commitment to cultural celebration, lifelong learning, and innovative approaches to museum experiences.
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20,000+
PUBLIC PROGRAM AUDIENCE
53
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Public Programming for Everyone The Heard Museum’s Public Programs shared Indigenous creativity with the community in FY24, welcoming approximately 20,394 individuals across 53 events, a 17% increase in participants year over year. First Fridays continued to wow visitors, with notable guests including recording artists Tia Wood and Jacob Shije, and diverse community events including a celebration of Mukia Ania, Yaqui Day of the Dead, O’otham Waila music and dancing, and an Indigenous metal concert. Specialized programs for Veterans, including tributes and gatherings, honored their service through community connection. In March 2024, the Maria & Modernism Exhibition Celebration enabled guests to engage with the exhibition across all senses. Highlights included a blessing from Cavan & Barbara Gonzales, descendants of Maria, food demos from Chef Ray Naranjo, scholar talks by Betsey Fahlman and Charles King, and a workshop and performance from two-time Grammy Award winner Robert Mirabal. Guests saw the Heard Museum campus in a whole new light at the Lumenous projection installation, featuring work from 8 artists. Virtual Art Talks allowed patrons to deepen their understanding and appreciation of exhibitions. The Scene & Heard summer film series provided a cool setting for learning about hot topics, and Holidays at the Heard connected families with local artists, musicians, and dancers.
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4963
STUDENTS ON SCHOOL TOURS
4
EDUCATOR EVENTS
(44% Title 1 Students)
5944
TOTAL NUMBER SERVED THROUGH SCHOOL TOURS (Including Chaperons)
131
SCHOOLS
151
EDUCATORS AT EVENTS
7,776
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS (All children served)
(36% Title 1 Schools)
1
JACKRABBIT ADDED TO THE TEAM Heard Museum
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5
CREATIVE AGING WORKSHOPS
56
CREATIVE AGING PARTICIPANTS
2
GUILD TRAININGS
2
VETERANS PROGRAMS
7
VIRTUAL ART TALKS
352
ATTENDED VIRTUAL ART TALKS
Youth & Family Programs Youth & Family programs took a big leap forward with the launch of the Heardlings brand extension, a family friendly initiative committed to engaging and educating children and their adult caregivers. Led by a welcoming animal guide – Archie the Jackrabbit, named after the museum’s iconic arches – young museum-goers were invited to experience new locations made just for families, the Heardlings Family Activity Room and the Heardlings Art Cart. On Heardlings Day, guests had a chance to read to bunnies and learn more about the animals that make Arizona such a special place. The 1,472 guests in attendance at Clay Day showed that everyone is crazy about clay, and Free Family Summer Saturdays reflected the importance self-expression, Latine culture, and STEAM in child development.
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Free School Tour Program The Heard Museum continued to reach Arizona students and schools, serving 131 schools and 4,963 students, guided by Las Guias docents, ensuring educational and impactful visits for all students. Our commitment to making a visit to the Heard accessible to all through the Free School Tour Program was reflected in 44% of the total student visitors coming from Title 1 schools. As one teacher shared, “we appreciate the Heard Museum allowing free admission for students. Otherwise, it would be too expensive for schools to participate.” Continued refinement of teacher resources, coupled with multiple meetings and trainings with Las Guias supported continued growth and positive outcomes for children.
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Educational Programming and Workshops The Heard Museum’s commitment to education continued to expand in FY24. Four Educator Events drew in 151 teachers, with a record 80 on-campus in January to learn about Hoop Dance and incorporating movement in the classroom. The first Virtual K-12 Educator Night held in March reflected a commitment to sharing about the Heard Museum to educators from all parts of Arizona and beyond. The 7th year of the Creative Aging Workshop series saw
56 participants ages 55 + better create artwork inspired by the Heard Museum’s exhibitions, including learning hula from Alana Segoviano of Nā Maoli O Nā Moku, sewing from Joanne Miles Long (San Carlos Apache and Akimel O’Otham), shoe painting from Christopher Murphy (GRIC), pottery from Yolanda Hart Stevens (Pee Posh) and storytelling with the South Mountain Community College’s Storytelling Institute.
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MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS “It is nourishing for the mind, spirit and soul.” This program was established to foster artistic creation within Native communities and help address the lack of engagement in cultural arts. Now in its eleventh year, the program consistently receives high marks for its impact and effectiveness, demonstrating a strong commitment to enriching cultural heritage and empowering local artists.
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In 2024 the Outreach team produced 8 cultural art workshops from Santa Barbara, California to Dulce, New Mexico. There was a total of 100 students that learned from 15 master artist instructors. The classes happened over 3 to 5 days with art forms ranging from embroidery, River Cane Flutes, Jicarilla Baskets, pottery, and moccasins.
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MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS
103
MASTER ARTIST STUDENTS
6
DIFFERENT ART FORMS TAUGHT
47
TRIBES REPRESENTED
99%
OF STUDENTS REPORTED THEY LEARNED SOMETHING NEW
“It’s important to know why and how our arts are made, to be confident and wear with pride.”
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SIGNATURE EVENTS 7596
HOOP ATTENDANCE 162% YOY (62% Growth)
$101,778
HOOP REVENUE
35 TH ANNUAL FEB 15 & 16
Admissions Revenue (unaudited)
115
HOOP DANCERS Youngest - 1 year Oldest - 68 years
$25,000
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY AWARDED
The 34th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest marked a milestone year, with a 62% increase in attendance and the largest number of dancers competing to date. For the first time, live commentators enhanced the experience, and the new Art Cart engaged audiences with hands-on activities. The event featured its first-ever dance-off for first place, adding excitement and energy to the competition. Top honors went to Josiah Enriquez (Pueblo of Pojoaque, Navajo, Isleta) in the Adult category, Moontee Sinquah (Hopi-Tewa, Choctaw) in the Senior division, Mateo Ulibarri (Pueblos of Pojoaque and Santa Clara) in the Teen group, and Anjalee Andrews (Hopi) in the Youth category.
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67TH ANNUAL HEARD MUSEUM GUILD
INDIAN FAIR MAR + MARKET 1-2 This year’s event included a Fair Family Fun Zone where young guests and artists’ families enjoyed expending energy in the bouncy house and slide, weaving on community looms, dancing to beats provided by DJ This Just-In, and learning from artists Albert Sloan, Jr. (Diné) and Levi Bowman (Diné) and storyteller Violet Duncan (Plains Cree, Taíno).
19,175
IFM ATTENDANCE
$172,011
IFM REVENUE
650
TOTAL NUMBER OF IFM ARTISTS
$140,300
REWARDED TO BEST OF SHOW ARTISTS
$10,400
REWARDED TO YOUTH ART SHOW & SALE
$10,400
TOTAL MONEY AWARDED
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LIBRARY This year, many long-time donors continued
to generously share uniquely valuable materials with the Heard Museum. Of particular note were William G. Howard Jr. and Kathleen L. Howard, who donated a library with materials on Native American studies, the Grand Canyon, and history of the American West; Norman L. Sandfield, who donated numerous rare books and postcards; Ed and Patsy Lowry, who provided documentation on Native American artists and early, primary records regarding the activities of the Heard Museum; Joe Herrera, who donated early American Indian sound recordings; Paul Michael Taylor, who provided extensive material on Native American studies, ethnology, and Indigenous peoples; and former Heard employee Gina Laczko, who donated a variety of material on Indigenous peoples and Mexican culture. The museum’s archival collections expanded with new donations and accretions to existing collections. New collections include the Margaret Wilson Collection of Navajo Photographs (RC 514); the Keith Thompson Photograph Album of Oraibi (RC 515); the Charlotte Smith Collection of Southwest Photographs (RC 522); and the Ulrich Schlieski Collection of Katsina Carvings (RC 524). Archival volunteers worked tirelessly to clear backlogs including those of the Edward A. Chappell Zuni Pottery Research Collection (RC 481) and the William Jackson Rushing III Collection (RC 489), among others. The Jacka Family provided the most significant donation during this period with the gift of master photographer Jerry Jacka’s photography collection. This collection consists of more than 130,000 transparencies and slides, as well as associated documentation, and includes both portrait and landscape photography.
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In addition to the monumental donation of the libraries of William G. Howard Jr. and Kathleen L. Howard, the Howards continued their financial support of the Heard Museum through the contribution of a state-of-the art integrated library system (ILS). This acquisition will eliminate manual record keeping and secure the Library and Archives’ own online catalogue in real time. The target date for implementation of the ILS is spring 2026. The Heard’s Native American Artists Resource Collection added hundreds of new artists this year. By the next report period, a new milestone will be reached; more than 30,000 biographical records of Native American artists in the collection and database will be documented. DeLisa Brown-Guc accepted the position of Librarian in September 2024; she previously served in numerous capacities as a librarian, educator, and archivist.
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GIFTS TO THE LIBRARY INCLUDING: Jerry Jacka, 1934-2017, “Coal Mine Canyon, Arizona.” Gift of the Jacka Family. [AZ-106]. “Pueblo Indian ‘Ca-Ping” & Wife Ja-Ro,’ Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.” RC63:783. Gift of Norman L. Sandfield.
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MEMBERSHIP
Heard Museum Members are more than just supporters – they are an essential part of the museum family. Membership dues are the museum’s largest source of unrestricted income, and Members are our most loyal shoppers, restaurant patrons, event attendees, and advocates. Many volunteer their time, too, expanding their impact even further. In FY24, Heard Museum Members enjoyed a robust year of exclusive programming and perks. They received early access to major exhibitions before they opened to the public, including Maria & Modernism, Art & Sole, and Heart of the Community: Baskets from the Basha Family Collection. Our popular Artful Mornings series – an exclusive program offering special peeks into our collection, just for Members – expanded into summer, and April’s Member Appreciation Month offered free guest admissions and extra discounts throughout the museum. Members also received priority access at highly attended events like the Indian Fair & Market, the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, and Clay Day, along with ongoing benefits like daily free admission and discounts at the Shop and our dining venues. Many more exciting opportunities are in store for the year ahead! If you are already a Member, thank you – your support makes our work possible every single day. And if you’re not yet part of the Heard Museum Membership family, we invite you to join us. Each Membership year is packed full of special experiences and exclusive benefits, and we would love for you to join us. Thank you!
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5,606
MEMBERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS 7% increase YOY
179
CIRCLES HOUSEHOLDS 10% increase YOY
$1,125,894
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP & CIRCLES REVENUE
2% increase YOY largest membership in history
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ANNUAL GIVING $1,000,000+ Sharron Lewis Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies $500,000–$999,999 Anonymous John and Oonagh Boppart Trust $100,000–$499,999 Nadine Mathis Basha Molly Blank Fund of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Flinn Foundation Dr. Thomas and Mary Hudak Institute of Museum and Library Services Estate of William S. Linsenmeyer E.A. Michelson Philanthropy Northern Trust Bank Elizabeth Raspolic Revocable Trust Steele Foundation Terra Foundation for American Art $50,000–$99,999 APS/Pinnacle West Arizona Community Foundation Arizona Commission on the Arts Howard R. and Joy M. Berlin Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Susan Esco Chandler & Alfred D. Chandler Jacquie and Bennett Dorrance / The Dorrance Family Foundation Drs. William and Kathleen Howard Mary Ellen McKee / Robert H. McKee and Mary Ellen McKee Charitable Family Foundation Merle and Steve Rosskam SRP Teiger Foundation Virginia M. Ullman Foundation Virginia Furth Weisman $25,000-$49,999 A.R. Mays Construction Matthew Boland and Christopher Greulich F. Wesley and Julie Clelland Adrian and Carla Cohen Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. John and Janet Melamed Danielle Monaghan The Moreno Family Foundation Susan Orr, in memory of William Orr and Tyler Orr Harry and Rose Papp Samuel J. Parker Leland and Kristine Peterson Wick and Jill Pilcher Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust $10,000–$24,999 Anonymous Karen and Donald Abraham Roberta Aidem Ameriprise Financial Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Milena and Tony Astorga Bank of America Jeremy Basha and Alexandra Del Cotto Benevity Community Impact Fund Arlene and Giora* Ben-Horin Jeri and Michael Ben-Horin The Boeing Company
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Richard and Janet Bottarini Greg and Lisa Boyce J. William Boyce and Marilyn W. Boyce Charitable Fund Robert Bulla Richard and Ann Carr Carstens Family Fund / Deborah G. Carstens Lili Chester, in memory of Sheldon Chester City of Phoenix Clelland Family Foundation Dr. Craig and Sharon Cohen Dr. Judith Dworkin and Dr. David Pijawka Claire and Maurits Edersheim Fund Terri Edersheim and B. Robert Meyer Susan and Carter Emerson Robert Fippinger and Ann F. Kaplan* William and Carolyn Franke Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold John* and Hope Furth David C. and Marianne Gates Stanley and Judith Getch Gila River Indian Community Frank and Betsy Goodyear John and Kathleen Graham Christopher Greulich / Greulich’s Automotive Repair Martha M. Head / The Head Family Foundation Judy Hewson and Dr. Christopher Stalberg Norma Kafer and James Gordon Kensington Square Foundation Richard O. Kern Fund Robert and Shari Levitan Marigold Linton and Robert Barnhill John and Colleen Lomax The Loring Wolcott and Coolidge Charitable Trust Ann and Frederick A. Lynn The Lynn Foundation Janis Lyon Harvey and Carol Ann Mackay Maricopa County Jean and Jim Meenaghan Deirdre and Jim Mercurio The Rudolph & Gladys Miller Medical Foundation Scott and Elaine Montgomery Morgan Stanley Nancy Mossman Papp Family Foundation Harry and Rosellen Papp Revocable Trust Arthur and Linda Pelberg Lynn and Joe Pinto Family Foundation PNC Bank John* and Sandra Raffealli David and Weezie Reese Renaissance Charitable Foundation John E. and Lois Rogers Marilynn Sadowski Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Carol and Randy Schilling Dr. Scholl Foundation William and Judith Schubert B.J. Shortridge Richard and Susie Silverman Spencer Fane LLP Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. John and Carolyn Stuart Torrey Pines Club Corporation UBS Financial Services USI Insurance Services David and Joann Van Denburgh / David S. Van Denburgh Family Foundation
from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024 Vanguard Charitable Christy Vezolles Reid Walker Frank and Margo Walter Trudy and Steven Wiesenberger Sheri Young $5,000–$9,999 AARP Ace American Insurance Co Deborah and Patrick Allender Jett and Julia Anderson Applied Materials Foundation Arizona Republic Karen and Scott Ashby Reginald M. Ballantyne Brian and Ann Balusek Ambassador Barbara M. Barrett and Dr. Craig Barrett Johnny and Dawna Basha Mark and Mary Bonsall Sue Bunch Jan and Chris Cacheris Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. The Chickasaw Nation Sidney and Charlotte Clark John and Tara Coggins Carol J. Cohen The Cowie Family Leslie Dashew and Jack Salisbury Susan Diamond Erika and Russell Dickey DLR Group Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Marilyn W. Harris Richard Hawkins and Jan Bruner Paul and Celeste Helms Edwin and Elizabeth Hetz Thomas and Ruth Ann Hornaday Maureen Horwitz JP Morgan Chase JP Morgan Securities LLC Thomas and Janet Lewis Dan and Helen Lindsay Clint and Audrey Magnussen Mammel Family Foundation Stephen and Audrey Jane Marmon Dewayne* and Gladys Matthews Dr. Thomas V. McClammy Minneapolis Foundation Susan and James Navran Brian O’Connor Okland Construction William Persons Renewal by Andersen of Arizona James and Louise Roche Foundation Sanford and Monda Sagalkin Sanderson Ford Charles and Jennifer Sands Carol and Kenneth Seidberg Ted and Mary Jo Shen Silicon Valley Bank Donald and Dorothea Smith Jean Spangler Nancy and Roger L. Strong, Jr. Strong Foundation of New York Tom and Wendy Summers Amy and Ray* Thurston The Tia Collection Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort US Private Wealth Management
Valley of the Sun United Way Hannah Warde David Wilshin World Education Services $2,500–$4,999 Drs. Christopher Appleton and Marcia Ko Arizona Cardinals Charities Stephen and Shari Ashman Jane and Jason Barlow Eleanore Beals Kay Benedict Neil Berman Cerelle Bolon Pamela Briggs Roberta Buchanan and Anita Hicks Joel and Libby Cohen Norma Jean Coulter Jerry Cowdrey Julie Dalrymple Desert Diamond Casino Martin and Linda Ellison Steve and Ardie Evans Lynne Fenderson Peter Fine and Rebecca Ailes-Fine Jo Taulbee Flittie Nita Francis Donna Gibson Michael and Spencer Gregg Dan and Kathy Grubb Carl and Margaret Hedlund Christine Hess Joel and Cindy Hoxie James and Patience Huntwork Idyllwild Arts Foundation Illinois Tool Works Marcia Jobe Ann Julin John and Carrol Lauer Joseph S. Lentz and Mary Trigg Lentz Fund Lumina Foundation Vance and Nancy Marshall Matson Foundation Robert and Beth Matthews Dr. Donald Miles Wayne and Marie Mitchell Marilynn Moore John Ninomiya and Marjorie Walters Scott and Joanie O’Connor Arthur and Donna Pearce Erik and Kimberly Peterson Paul and Valerie Piazza Mitch and Julie Pierce Barbara Poole and Harold Andrews Dr. Fran Roberts Rochester Area Community Foundation Kathleen and Sam Serrapede James and Joyce Smith Sue (Christina) Snyder Terri Stanley Fred and Sue Taylor Jana Turner Myers Vitkin Foundation, Inc. Robert and Mary Ward Paul Weiden and Beverly Linkletter Gary and Diane West West Family Foundation Bob and Pat White The White Foundation Daniel and Joy Wihelm Megan Wosaba and Shannon Myers $2,000–$2,499 Joseph Anderson and Mary Dewane Delores Bachmann James and Linda Ballinger
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Peter and Regina Bidstrup Mark and Olga Boardman Peggy and John Chamberlain Kim and Mike Childs Jill Christenholz and Mark Stapp Alexis M. Cosca Paul* and Frances Dickman Larry Donelson Cliff Douglas Denise Dowers Michael and Carmen Duffek Mary and Verlane Endorf Bert and Sandy Getz Globe Foundation Angela and Jeffrey Glosser Michael Hawksworth and Anna Sokolova Linda Hefter Charles Hudson and Sarah Chisholm Susan and Tom Ingeman Jordan Jobe Jane and Malcolm Jozoff George and Shirley Karas Gurukirn and Guru Khalsa Bonnie Kraft Richard and Sally Lehmann Christian and Allison Lester Michael and Laura Levenberg Newton Linebaugh and Frank Vickory Samuel and Judy Linhart Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation LaDonna Loitz and William Chuchro John and Teresa Lucas John and Evelyn Lucking Van Mabee M.S. and Fran MacCollum Janet Maurer and Marty Davis Cynthia S. Meisaic Catherine J. Meschter Anne Milling Trudi and Robert Murch Elizabeth Murfee DeConcini and Dino DeConcini Michael and Catherine Murray Robin Neustein Denise Pease Jody Pelusi Susan Resnik and Stan Marks Diane Reynolds Mahi Riley and Skye Thomas Road Scholar Roy and Jennifer Robinson David M. Roche James M. Roche Felicia Rosacker-Rivera Norman L. Sandfield* Mark and Stella Saperstein Barbara Shirley Ilona Shorb Martin and Barbara Slater C.A. Smith Kevin and Dana Smith Ellen and William Taubman Eric and Karah Trevan Jerry and Pam Tulman Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele John R. Ward Diane Willian Diana Wykes Louise and David Zirretta *Deceased
With deep gratitude, we acknowledge the following individuals and institutions whose gifts of $2,000 or more helped sustain the Heard Museum in FY2024.
2024 Guild Leadership Shelley Mowry President
Jane Sanford Vice President
Newton Linebaugh Treasurer
Dale Baker Secretary
Christy Sinclair
Nominating Committee Chair
Jim Szabo
Parliamentarian
376
GUILD VOLUNTEERS
36,963
SERVICE HOURS 2023 – 2024
1,563,617
TOTAL SERVICE HOURS
ANNUAL REPORT
35
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Meryl McMaster (b. 1988), Remember The Sky You Were Born Under, 2022, Giclée Print, 101.6 x 152.4 cm, Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery, and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain.
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