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
Tony Astorga
Nadine Basha
Jeri Y. Ben-Horin
Matthew Boland
Gregory H. Boyce
Susan Esco Chandler
Adrian Cohen
Dr. Craig Cohen
Judy Dworkin
Virginia Furth
Weisman
John Graham
Joe Gysel
Bill Howard
Sharron Lewis
Marigold Linton
John F. Lomax
John Lucas
Janis Lyon
Shelley Mowry, Guild President
Christy Vezolles
Frank Walter III
Trudy Wiesenberger
LIFE TRUSTEES
Kay Benedict
Arlene K. Ben-Horin
Howard R. Berlin
Dr. George Blue Spruce, Jr.
Mark B. Bonsall
Robert B. Bulla
F. Wesley Clelland, III
Norma Jean Coulter
Robert J. Duffy
Mary G. Hamilton
Patricia K. Hibbeler
Joel P. Hoxie
Mary Hudak
Dr. Thomas M. Hudak
Carrie L. Hulburd
James R. Huntwork
Gov. Stephen R. Lewis
Edward F. Lowry
Frederick A. Lynn
Carol Ann Mackay
Clint J. Magnussen
Robert L. Matthews
Mary Ellen McKee
James Meenaghan
John Melamed
Dr. Wayne Lee Mitchell
Susan H. Navran
Scott H. O’Connor
Dr. Arthur L. Pelberg
Leland Peterson
Wick Pilcher
David E. Reese
William C. Schubert
Sheryl L. Sculley
Richard H. Silverman
John G. Stuart
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
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
REVENUE
This year, we saw a 4% increase in earned revenues and a 1% increase in total operating revenues.
$1,573,000 TOTAL FOOD & BEVERAGE 3% Increase over FY23
$761,000 CAFE / CANTINA 5% Increase over FY23
134,237 VISITORS
$13.3 million OPERATING REVENUE
$3 million DRAWS & RELEASES
$14.8 million OPERATING EXPENSES
$812,000 PRIVATE EVENTS 1% Increase over FY23 (Highest gross revenue recorded for Private Events)
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. $16.8M
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 | MARIA MARTINEZ, ESSENTIAL AMERICAN MODERNIST, AT HEARD MUSEUM IN PHOENIX
8/24/24 | FREE FAMILY SUMMER SATURDAY
9/18/24 | ART & SOLE’ CONNECTS FASHION AND FINE ART AT THE HEARD MUSEUM
9/20/24 | HEARD 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”
259 MENTIONS
266,425,382 AUDIENCE REACHED $3,150,179 MEDIA VALUE
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!
Million Total Contributed Revenue
21% Individuals
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.
Maria & Modernism
Feb. 23, 2024 to July 28, 2024,
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.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Grand Gallery
Right: Maria Martinez with the jar she shaped and Julian painted in 1942. Photograph by Jerry Jacka, 1976.
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
artistic world. The shoes and other artworks
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.
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.
46,000+ COLLECTION Total Works of Art
18 COLLECTION DONORS
73 GIFTS
8 PURCHASES
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.
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:
One basket by Sally Black to the North Carolina Museum of Art for the exhibition, To Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art.
One bracelet to the Wheelwright Museum for 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.
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.
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.
One sculpture to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art for the exhibition, The North Star Changes: Works by Brenda Mallory. (See image below.)
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
Heard Museum. Photograph by Mario Gallucci.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Right: Jason Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1973). Barbeneheimer 2024, ceramic. Heard Museum purchase, 5069-1.
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.
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.
4963
STUDENTS ON SCHOOL TOURS
(44% Title 1 Students)
5944
TOTAL NUMBER SERVED THROUGH SCHOOL TOURS (Including Chaperons)
131 SCHOOLS
(36% Title 1 Schools)
4 EDUCATOR EVENTS
151 EDUCATORS AT EVENTS
7,776 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS
(All children served)
1 JACKRABBIT ADDED TO THE TEAM
5
7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 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.”
SIGNATURE EVENTS
7596
HOOP ATTENDANCE
162% YOY (62% Growth)
$101,778
HOOP REVENUE
Admissions Revenue (unaudited)
115
HOOP DANCERS
Youngest - 1 year
Oldest - 68 years
$25,000
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY AWARDED
35 TH FEB 15 & 16
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, 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.
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
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). MAR
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
ANNUAL GIVING
$1,000,000+
Sharron Lewis
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
$500,000–$999,999
John and Oonagh Boppart Trust Anonymous
$100,000–$499,999
Nadine 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
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
Virginia Furth
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
$25,000–$49,999
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
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
Anonymous
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
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
from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024
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 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
Tom 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
Heard Museum FY2024
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 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 Roche
James M. Roche
Felicia Rosacker-Rivera
Norman L. Sandfield*
Mark and Stella Saperstein
Barbara Shirley
Ilona Shorb
Martin Slater and Barbara Slater
C.A. Smith
Kevin and Dana Smith
Ellen and William Taubman
Eric and Karah Trevan
Jerry Tulman and Pam Tulman
Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele
John R. Ward
Diane Willian
Diana Wykes
Louise and David Zirretta
