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LEADING THE WAY

2025 – 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS

Karen Abraham, Chair

Nadine Basha, 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 Officer

Patty Talahongva, Chief Programming & Engagement Officer

TRUSTEES

Tony Astorga

Nadine Basha

Jeri Y. Ben-Horin

Matthew Boland

Gregory H. Boyce

Susan Esco Chandler

John Coggins

Adrian Cohen

Judy Dworkin

Bill Howard

Sharron Lewis

Marigold Linton

John F. Lomax

John Lucas

Janis Lyon

Shelley Mowry, Guild President

Christy Vezolles

Frank Walter III

Virginia Furth Weisman

Trudy Wiesenberger

LIFE TRUSTEES

Kay Benedict

Arlene K. Ben-Horin

Howard R. Berlin

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

Cover Image: Bob Haozous. Mouse pendant, 1991–92. Silver, 14k gold, and turquoise, 4¾ × 5½ in. Collection of the artist.

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

During the 2025 fiscal year, the Heard Museum advanced our mission through original exhibitions, dynamic public programs, impactful educational initiatives, and institutional investments that sought to improve access and accessibility while positioning the organization for its second century. We continued to demonstrate artistic leadership locally and nationally – organizing original exhibitions and catalogues; expanding our reach to youth, families, educators and older adults; and deepening engagement with Indigenous artists and communities. At the same time, the museum strengthened its financial position, seeing gains in earned and contributed revenues and launching a capital campaign that will support transformative changes to the visitor experience. Together, these efforts position the Heard to approach its 100th anniversary in 2029 with expanded facilities and programs and strengthened financial resources.

Visitors enjoyed six new exhibitions including Meryl McMaster: Bloodline, Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka, and Space Makers: Indigenous Expression and a New American Art. In addition, five long-term exhibitions remained on view, including HOME: Native People in the Southwest and Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories –both of which play important roles in educating the thousands of students who visited the museum through our free school tours program. We produced dozens of public and educational programs, organized major festival events including the 67th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, and created original learning resources including standards-based collateral for in-classroom use. Each exhibition and program advanced our mission of connecting Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.

The original Virginia G. Piper Grand Gallery exhibition Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View opened in April of 2025 and was accompanied by a scholarly catalogue that won two prestigious ADDY awards , including the Judges’ Choice award. We also published Heard Museum: History & Collections, an important document of the museum’s unique history and worldclass collection.

The Heard Museum continues to be a premier venue for engaging diverse audiences. Our public programs, including First Friday celebrations, curator talks, creative aging activities and artist performances, draw significant community interest. We have deepened our commitment to accessibility, ensuring that our campus and programs are welcoming to all visitors.

Our education department expanded its reach to youth and family audiences through the development of hands-on workshops, guided tours for schools, and outreach programs. By integrating Native perspectives into our educational curriculum, we provide a rich learning experience for students, contributing to their intellectual and social well-being.

The Heard Museum maintains its standing as a leader in the curation and display of American Indian art. Our curators continue to work closely with Indigenous artists, ensuring that our exhibitions are both authentic and innovative. By curating, producing, and promoting exhibitions like those featured in fiscal year 2025, we strengthen our reputation as a premier cultural institution. The upcoming 100th anniversary in 2029 is a significant milestone that we are actively preparing for by upgrading our facilities and enhancing our programming, ensuring the Heard Museum remains a vibrant center for art and culture for generations to come.

In fiscal year 2025, the Heard Museum saw positive trends in its financial standing. Through diligent efforts in fundraising and a robust increase in earned revenues, we further solidified our financial foundation. The launching of a new capital campaign aims to support major infrastructure improvements to our facilities, enhancing the overall visitor experience and providing a better environment for our collections. These investments in our infrastructure will allow us to serve our community more effectively.

Fiscal year 2025 was a pivotal time for the Heard Museum. With a focus on artistic leadership, community engagement and financial stability, we have laid a strong foundation for the future. As we approach our centennial in 2029, we are confident that the Heard Museum will continue to be a premier institution for the appreciation and understanding of North American Indigenous art and culture.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, members and the community for your unwavering support of the Heard Museum. Our success is your success.

Dickey Family Director and CEO

133,000+

MUSEUM & EVENT VISITORS

46,000+

HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS & AMERICAN INDIAN ARTWORKS

133,536 MUSEUM VISITORS

$25.2 million OPERATING REVENUE

$3.1 million DRAWS & RELEASES

$15.1 million OPERATING EXPENSES

$25.3 million RESTRICTED FUNDS

Our combined $25.2 million in operating revenues (excluding investment gains) and $3.1 million in draws and releases from restricted funds exceeded our operating expenses of $15.1 million (excluding depreciation), ending the fiscal year with an operating surplus of $13.2 million The Heard Museum’s restricted net assets at year-end totaled $25.3 million, with $3.1 million being released for operating expenses during the year.

$6.9 million

TOTAL EARNED REVENUE

This year, total contributed revenues increased by 280% due to the successful launch of a capital and endowment campaign, with $12.4 MILLION being formally recorded and a total of $20 million in commitments during the first year of the campaign.

$18.3 million

TOTAL CONTRIBUTED REVENUE

$25.2 million TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE

EXHIBITIONS

ADORNED WITH MEMORY

jewelry from the basha family collection of american indian art

February 21, 2025 – March 8, 2026

This was the second exhibition in a series celebrating this extraordinary collection. Jewelry is more than just adornment—it’s a story, a memory and a reflection of cultural connections. Adorned with Memory showcased necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings by some of the most talented Native artists. These works honored the creativity and traditions that shaped them while paying tribute to Eddie Basha’s passion for Native art and the relationships he cultivated with the artists behind each creation. Adorned with Memory made visible the bonds between collector and artist, emphasizing the spirit of collaboration, respect and shared experiences that shaped the collection.

Carl and Irene Clark (Diné, b. 1952/Diné, b. 1950), silver bracelet with micro mosaic inlay, c. 1990. Silver, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, jet. 1.5 x 2.75 x 2 in.

Gift of the Basha Family Collection

BOB HAOZOUS

a retrospective view

April 4, 2025 – November 30, 2025

This was the first major retrospective for artist Bob Haozous (Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache, b. 1943). The exhibition examined the timely social commentary embedded in Haozous’s work and his overlooked contributions to the field of contemporary art through the presentation of more than 90 works. Covering almost six decades of his career, the exhibition included sculptures, for which Haozous is best known, as well as his paintings, drawings and jewelry.

Bob Haozous (Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache, b. 1943), Old Man Looking Backward, 2017. Mixed media on paper, 24 x 29 in. Collection of the artist.

Bob Haozous (Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache, b. 1943), Lady in Love, 1983. Walnut, 65 x 18 x 4 in. Collection of John Krena.

STORYTELLER

the photography of jerry jacka

January 24, 2025 Ongoing

In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the nation. This original exhibition features Jacka’s portraits of iconic Indigenous artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection. Jacka’s award-winning photography has profoundly influenced how generations of people think and feel about the people and landscapes of the American Southwest.

Jerry Jacka (1934-2017), photograph of Charles Loloma, 1985. Gift of the Jacka Family.

HOOP DANCE!

December 19, 2024 – January 18, 2026

This exhibition celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Tony Whitecloud Memorial World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. Held annually in February in the Heard’s Libby Amphitheater, the two-day event features more than 100 contestants from diverse tribal backgrounds throughout North America. The exhibition shared the story of the competition through photographs, clothing and a list of winners from each year.

Randy G. Kemp (Choctaw/Euchee-Creek, b. 1961), Hoop Dancer, 1996. Acrylic on paper. Heard Museum collection, 3653-1.

David Draper (Diné, b. 1962), hoop dancer carved figure, 1992. Wood, paint. Bequest of Shirley H. McArdell, 4062-131.

MERYL MCMASTER

bloodline

October 4, 2024 – March 2, 2025

Organized by McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the exhibition featured the career of leading Canadian artist Meryl McMaster (nehiyaw [Plains Cree]/ English/Scottish/Dutch, b. 1988). Family memorabilia and photographs, diaries, and historical journalistic accounts of the region and its colonial history were combined with new works by the artist, including a new suite of photographs and videos developed for the exhibition.

Meryl McMaster (nehiyaw [Plains Cree]/English/Scottish/Dutch, b. 1988), Between the Start of Things and the End of Things III, 2019. Digital chromogenic print, 101.6 x 152.4 cm. Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain.

Meryl McMaster (nehiyaw [Plains Cree]/English/Scottish/Dutch, b. 1988), The Grass Grows Deep, 2002. Giclée print, 101.6 x 152.4 cm. Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain.

SPACE MAKERS

indigenous expression and a new american art November 8, 2024 – March 2, 2025

Organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Space Makers examined the mid-century American art movement known as the Indian Space Painters and the relationship between those nonNative painters, the Indigenous visual and material culture that inspired them, and the artists from the modern Native art movement who expanded upon such creative explorations through their own visual heritage.

Linda Lomahaftewa (Hopi/Choctaw, b. 1947), untitled, 1970s. Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. Collection of the artist.

Peter Busa (1914-1985), Children’s Hour, c. 1948. Oil on canvas, 75 5/8 x 53 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. Collection of Charles and Valerie Diker.

COLLECTIONS

ACQUISITIONS

The Heard is grateful to the 24 donors who contributed 136 works of art this past year.

Donations included jewelry by Hosteen Goodluck, Richard Chavez, Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai), Jesse Monongye, Connie Gaussoin and others; three Allan Houser sculptures; paintings by Harry Fonseca, Helen Hardin and Steven Yazzie; prints by Fonseca, Dan Namingha, Jason Garcia and Marwin Begaye; beadwork by Joyce Growing Thunder; as well as an Alaskan mask, a Berdine Begay textile, Paulita Pacheco pottery, and clothing made to recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Donors this past year were Delores Browne Abelson estate, Dr. George Blue Spruce, Susan Esco Chandler, Lili Chester, Sophia Dicerbo and Bo Monongye, Sondra and Michael Dorman, Susan Ehrlich and James Hair Jr., Connie Gaussoin, Karyn Gitlis and Phil Douglass,

Rudy Hutz, the Helen Kersting estate, David Kotker, Dwight Lanmon, Cynthia Ann Leach, Shirley Medler, Wanda Monaghan, Irene Patton, Mary Lee Pinkerton, Jerry Pollock, Norman L. Sandfield, Janet Smalley and Patricia Stillman, Karen Stombaugh, Ginger Sykes Torres, Peter and Patty Urone, Joan Winston and Christy Vezolles.

The museum purchased eight artworks including a pictorial textile by Florence Riggs purchased in honor of Bruce McGee and a silver concho belt by Perry Shorty. Drs. Kathleen L. and William G. Howard provided funding for a bracelet by Richard Chavez, a collaborative work titled The Happy Couple by Jamie and Sandra Okuma, and, with an Anonymous Donor, an Apache basket that once belonged to Dwight and Maie Heard. Funds from the estate of Norman L. Sandfield provided for a bolo tie by Jesse Monongye.

Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu/Hawaiian/Portuguese, 1946-2006), untitled, 1978. Acrylic on board. Gift of Delores Browne Abelson Revocable Trust, 5114-4.

HEARD-PRODUCED PUBLICATIONS

HEARD MUSEUM: HISTORY & COLLECTIONS

By Ann E. Marshall, Ph.D.,

the Heard’s director of curation and education, this book chronicles the development of the museum’s collection. The book includes information about the founders and their interest in bringing a museum to their new home in the Southwest. Photographs of works of art and cultural arts illustrate the growth and development of the collection over the Heard’s 90-year history.

BOB HAOZOUS: A RETROSPECTIVE VIEW

This catalogue accompanying the Heard exhibition by the same name received two American Advertising Foundation awards (ADDYs): a Silver Award in the category of Sales & Marketing publications and a Judges’ Choice Award. Contributing authors are heather ahtone, Ph.D., Charles King, Henrietta Lidchi, Ph.D., Kate Morris, Ph.D., Diana F. Pardue, Jami Powell, Ph.D., and Roxanne Swentzell.

ON LOAN

The following is a list of loans to museums across the United States in Fiscal Year 2025

• Brooklyn Museum, New York – For the exhibition Solid Gold, three jewelry pieces by Charles Loloma

Amerind Museum, Arizona – For the exhibition Woman of Her Word: Art and Text of America Meredith, two paintings by the artist

Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada – For the exhibition The Art of Judith Lowry, one painting by the artist

• Figge Art Museum, Iowa – For the exhibition Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past, one ceramic bowl by Diego Romero. The exhibition traveled to the Crocker Art Museum (California) and the Albuquerque Museum (New Mexico).

• Amant Foundation, New York – For the exhibition On Education, one quilt by Susan Hudson Museum of International Folk Art, New Mexico – For the exhibition Appearances Deceive: The Embroideries of Policarpio Valencia, one textile by the artist

• SITE Santa Fe, New Mexico – For the 12th SITE Santa Fe International Biennial, seven paintings by Pablita Velarde

• Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C. – For the exhibition State Fairs: Growing American Craft, one textile by Alice Ray and one pottery jar by Ida Redbird

• Whitney Museum of American Art, New York – For the exhibition Sixties Surreal, one painting by Linda Lomahaftewa

ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

In FY25, the Heard Museum continued to create meaningful opportunities for audiences of all ages to connect with Indigenous art, culture and community through programs, education initiatives and signature events. From school tours and educator resources to family programming, creative aging workshops and largescale public celebrations, the Heard remained committed to accessibility, lifelong learning and cultural exchange. Guided by artists, educators and community partners, these experiences fostered creativity, connection and a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives across Arizona and beyond.

23,782

PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR EVERYONE

The Heard Museum’s Public Programs shared Indigenous creativity with 23,782 individuals across 117 events, a 14% increase in participants year over year. First Fridays continued to wow visitors, with notable guests including recording artists IIWAA, Earth Surface People, Lindy Vision and Casper & The Mighty 602 Band; authors Deborah Taffa (Kwatsaán/Laguna Pueblo) and Brendan Shay Basham (Diné); actor, producer and writer Migizi Pensoneau (Ponca/Ojibwe); and writer and actor DezBaa’ (Diné/Basque/Spanish/Mexican). Specialized programs for veterans, including tributes and gatherings, honored their service through community connections. Daytime Drumming in the South Courtyard with Ken Cozad

10 VIRTUAL ART TALKS

Sr. (Kiowa/Comanche) made the most of the beautiful weather. Virtual Art Talks allowed patrons to deepen their understanding and appreciation of exhibitions, no matter their proximity to Phoenix. Earth Day brought the community together for storytelling connected to the land. Guests were able to attend a special screening of the documentary Hail to the Breadsticks!, which included a panel with writer Joey Clift (Cowlitz Indian Tribe), musicians Lindy Vision and director Donick Cary. During Indigenous Peoples’ Day, participants biked, spiked and stretched their way through the day, and the first IPD Chair Volleyball champions were crowned.

804 VIRTUAL ART TALKS ATTENDANCE

9,721 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS

2 VETERANS PROGRAMS

Clockwise from left: Apache Skateboard Team, Chair Volleyball, guests enjoying food at IPD

FREE SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM

The Heard Museum continued to reach Arizona students and schools, serving 136 schools and 5,855 students. Our commitment to making a visit to the Heard accessible to all through the Free School Tour Program was reflected in 43% of the total student visitors coming from Title 1 schools. Guided by skilled members of Las Guias, the Heard’s force of volunteer guides, 100% of teachers who completed a post-visit survey shared that the tour aligned with the learning objectives in their classrooms and that they would like to return for another

136 SCHOOLS

35 Title 1

5,855

SCHOOL TOUR STUDENT ATTENDANCE

43% students Title 1

visit to the museum. As one teacher shared, “Our students had spent the past month learning about the tribal nations in Arizona. They were so excited to see many of the things they learned about, especially the kachina and storyteller dolls and all the different rugs and cradleboards.” Ongoing refinement of teacher resources, along with multiple meetings and trainings with Las Guias, supported continued growth and positive outcomes for children.

7,072 TOTAL SCHOOL TOUR ATTENDANCE

Including chaperones

Tóka Clinic - Indigenous People’s Day

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND WORKSHOPS

The Heard Museum’s commitment to education continued to expand in FY25. Five Educator Events drew in 202 teachers, reflecting a 34% increase year over year. Through both onsite and virtual programs, educators learned about boarding schools, the elements of art, Native American music and Heard Museum resources. We launched our “Heard on the Go” mobile classroom pottery resource, reaching eight schools and 1,190 students. A highlight was the Teacher Appreciation Dinner in May, during which Talibah Begay (Navajo) shared a powerful

message and song. The eighth year of the Creative Aging Workshop series saw 47 participants ages 55 + and better create artwork inspired by the Heard Museum’s exhibitions, including dollmaking with Kiara Reid (Diné/French Canadian), tufa casting with Jonah Hill (Hopi/Quechan), photography with Roshann Spottsville (Navajo) and printmaking with Jacob Meders (Mechoopda/Maidu). Both culminating events provided meaningful opportunities to celebrate student art and display it at the Heard.

Circle of Movement with Thosh Collins and Chelsey Luger

MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS

This program, free to participants, primarily delivers direct services to American Indian participants in both urban and rural communities. During this period, two makerspaces and 11 workshops were completed, including four Master Artist openformat classes, two youth-focused workshops and two family-centered programs.

October 2024

Cow Processing & Moccasins, San Carlos Reservation, AZ, Reppert Cassadore and Monica Kenton, 14 students

December 2024

Moccasin Making & Beadwork, Heard Museum, Jordan Poorman Cocker, 15 students

December 2024

Saturday Makerspaces: Sash Belt Weaving & Baby Moccasins, Heard Museum, Taylor Susan, Calandra Cook, Gerard Begay, and Christian Brown, 35 students

March 2025

Sash Belt Weaving, Boys & Girls Club, Flagstaff, AZ, Sheilah Manuelito, 20 participants

March 2025

Hand-Building Clay & Pottery, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, Needles, CA, Agatha Tsosie and Yolanda Hart Stevens, 13 students

8 MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS

March 2025

Gila River cultural art exchange

June 2025

Manta Making, Tamaya, NM, Shirley Pino, (veteran), 15 students

July 2025

Sash belt making, Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, AZ, – Sheilah Manuelito, 15 students

July 2025

Shoe painting, Gila River Residential program, Chris Murphy, 15 students

August 2025

Ribbon Skirts & Shirts, Flagstaff Bordertown, Jilli Oyenque, 12 students

September 2025

Embroidery and Gourd Art, Tesuque, NM

22 TRIBES REPRESENTED

156 MASTER ARTIST STUDENTS

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Youth & Family programs continued to grow, just like the Heardlings—our youngest museum-goers. We piloted Family Workshops, during which 91 participants made art together. Mikenzi Dupree (Diné/Sandia Pueblo) of S.T.I.L.L. She Lives led guests in creating clay jewelry, and Esther Nystrom (Diné) highlighted beadwork in animal motifs. Free Family Summer Saturdays connected to music, cars and beloved PBS KIDS characters Molly Mabray and Rosie Fuentes of the hit shows

“Molly of Denali” and “Rosie’s Rules”. Families made art, read to bunnies and enjoyed face painting and more at the Grandparents Day celebration. The Heardlings Art Cart hosted art-making experiences inside the museum, with projects including glow-in-the-dark constellations, sculpture, paper dolls, collage and more. Día del Niño emphasized sculpture and Latine culture, welcoming more than 1,000 people to the Heard Museum.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

67TH ANNUAL HEARD MUSEUM GUILD INDIAN FAIR & MARKET

The 67th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market welcomed more than 600 artists through a juried competition. Taking home the Best of Show prize was Four Seasons & North Star, a ceramic platter made by Rebecca Lucario (Acoma, Yellow Corn clan). The Heardlings Family Fun Zone built on the momentum of the previous year and featured a bounce

17,669

FAIR ATTENDANCE

650

TOTAL NUMBER OF ARTISTS

house for the kids, art activities and face painting. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation was offered, inviting Deaf patrons to fully participate in the event, including watching artists at the Cultural Performance stage, talking with artists, purchasing food and more.

$157,717

FAIR ATTENDANCE REVENUE

$164,250

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY AWARDED

Ulibarri (Pueblos of Pojoaque and Santa Clara) won the Teen group, and Victor Duncan (Plains Cree/Taino/Apache/Hidatsa Mandan) won in the Youth category. Live captioning increased accessibility for Deaf and hearing-impaired visitors, and an ADA tent was added. 35TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTEST

The 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest welcomed over 7,000 people. The audience witnessed a rare repeat as Josiah Enriquez (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Navajo/Isleta Pueblo) retained his title in the Adult category. Dallas Arcand (Cree/Nakota Sioux/Métis) won the Senior division, Mateo

$25,000

Josiah Enriquez (Pojoaque Pueblo/Navajo/Isleta Pueblo) 3x World Championship Hoop Dance Contest Winner (as of 2026)

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES

During the 2024–2025 fiscal year, the Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives continued to flourish, provide dedicated service and enrich its collections. Gifts to the Library and Archives remain central to its mission of preserving and documenting Native American art, culture and history for researchers, artists, scholars and the public. Special recognition is given to those individuals whose dedication and expertise sustain Library and Archives daily operations and success.

This year’s accomplishments reflect the extraordinary efforts of Librarian DeLisa BrownGuc, Library Technician Keith Weber and more than 30 dedicated volunteers whose daily contributions support every aspect of the Library and Archives. Their work included assisting researchers, processing new acquisitions, arranging and describing archival collections, ordering and checking in periodicals, and processing materials for both the Native American Artists Resource Collection and the Pamphlet Collection. These activities represent only a portion of the essential work completed throughout the year.

Special recognition is extended to Craig Swick, who was named the 2024–2025 Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives Outstanding Volunteer in honor of his exceptional archival contributions and steadfast dedication. Congratulations are also extended to Rita Baker, Dee Dowers, Anita Hicks, JoAnne Mandracchia and Christy Vezolles for receiving Heard Museum Guild Service Hours Awards.

Particular admiration is extended to Susan Caulk and Dee Fuerst, who have achieved the extraordinary milestone of 10,000 cumulative volunteer service hours – an inspiring testament to commitment, generosity and service to the Heard Museum community. Recognition is also given to Dee Dowers for her continued service as a liaison between the Library and Archives and the Heard Museum Guild.

Library and Archives volunteers, left to right: Tami Mikesell, Mackenzie Parkhouse, Anita Hicks, Pat Wainwright.

GIFTS TO THE LIBRARY

of Being

held August 11,

The Arrow, vol. 3, no. 48 (July 26, 1907). Publication of the United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Cover features Miss Angel de Cora (Winnebago), who taught Indian art at Carlisle.

RPF: Arrow, v. 3, no. 48.

Elements

by Anita Fields. Invitation cover for Anita Fields’ one-person exhibition

2000, to September 8, 2000, at the LewAllen Contemporary gallery in Santa Fe. RC263(2):59.

“A Heard membership is a standing invitation for continued learning in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. We encourage everyone to visit and take advantage of the many opportunities there are to be a part of the vibrant and enthusiastic community.”

– Rudy and Carol Van Puymbroeck, members since 2022

Heard Museum members are more than supporters –they are central to our mission and impact. Membership dues represent the museum’s largest source of unrestricted funding, providing critical support for exhibitions, programs and daily operations. Members are also among our most engaged audiences – frequent visitors, dedicated shoppers and diners, enthusiastic event participants and our best advocates in the community. Many extend their commitment further through volunteer service with the Guild, deepening their connection and contribution to the museum.

Fiscal year 2025 was a dynamic and rewarding year for members. They enjoyed a robust schedule of exclusive experiences and valuable benefits, including previews of exhibitions such as Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View and Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka. The popular monthly Artful Mornings series explored topics such as the history of the Heard, recent collection acquisitions and upcoming exhibitions. We celebrated members throughout April with Member Appreciation

Month, providing added value through complimentary guest admissions and deeper discounts across campus. Members also received early access and priority entry to signature events such as the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market and the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, in addition to ongoing benefits such as free daily admission and savings at the Heard Museum Shop, Courtyard Café and Coffee Cantina.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to enriching the member experience. With new programs, exclusive offerings and opportunities for deeper engagement, membership continues to be the most meaningful and impactful way to connect with the Heard.

To our members, we extend our deepest gratitude –your support sustains our work every day. For those considering joining, we invite you to become part of this vibrant community and share in the experiences that make the Heard Museum so unique.

$1,130,825

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP & CIRCLES REVENUE

178

5,391 CIRCLES HOUSEHOLDS

MEMBERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS

DONOR SUPPORT

Together, gifts at every level create lasting impact and help ensure the Heard Museum remains a vibrant cultural resource for generations to come.

We are grateful to every visitor, member, donor, sponsor, volunteer and advocate who supports the Heard Museum. Whether through a gift to the Annual Fund, sponsorship of an exhibition or gift to the Grand Gallery Exhibition Fund, participation in Moondance, membership support through Circles of Giving, sponsorship of ribbons for Best of Show or a legacy gift, your generosity helps make our work possible. Whether large or small, philanthropic support creates meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity and connection.

$5.6 MILLION CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS

$100 provides supplies for hands-on learning in the Heardlings Family Activity Room.

$500 helps welcome 50 students through free school tours.

$2,500 supports the development of engaging visitor activity guides.

$5,000 helps fund Creative Aging workshops that inspire lifelong learning and artistic expression.

honoring a legacy

Betty Van Denburgh

Betty Van Denburgh’s connection to the Heard Museum spanned more than seven decades, rooted in her love of Arizona and her deep appreciation for Indigenous art and culture.

Raised in Casa Grande, Betty began collecting baskets at just 10 years old. What started as a childhood fascination grew into a lifelong passion for handwoven baskets and the artistry, traditions and cultural knowledge they embody.

Betty’s relationship with the Heard began in the early 1950s. Over the years, she became a familiar and beloved presence, serving as an active Guild member for decades and volunteering countless hours in the Heard Museum Shop.

In 2020, Betty was honored at Moondance in recognition of her dedication and service to the Heard Museum.

Following her passing in 2024, Betty left an extraordinary estate gift to the museum. Through her estate gift, Betty ensured that the museum she loved will continue preserving and sharing Indigenous art and culture for generations to come. Her generosity will help advance critical campus improvements while strengthening the museum’s capacity to care for and preserve American Indian handwoven baskets from the Sonoran Desert.

Betty understood that baskets are more than objects of beauty. They are vessels of cultural memory, identity and living tradition. Because of her foresight and generosity, future generations will be able to experience, study and appreciate these remarkable works and the communities that created them. Her legacy is woven into the fabric of the Heard Museum and will continue to inspire and educate for years to come.

Bequests and other planned gifts help ensure that the Heard Museum can continue preserving and sharing Indigenous art and culture for generations to come. Donors who include the Heard in their estate plans are welcomed into the Maie Bartlett Heard Society, recognizing those whose foresight and generosity will shape the museum’s future.

To learn more about making a legacy gift, contact:

Dan Hagerty | dhagerty@heard.org or Judi Goldfader | jgoldfader@heard.org

ANNUAL GIVING

FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

$1,000,000+

Arizona Community Foundation

Nadine Mathis Basha

The Helen Kersting Trust

Sharron Lewis

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Mary Ellen McKee

David & Weezie Reese

$500,000 – $999,999

Matthew Boland & Christopher Greulich

Ann & Frederick Lynn

David & Joann Van Denburgh

$100,000 – $499,999

Anonymous

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Michael & Carmen Blank

Molly Blank Fund

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Greg & Lisa Boyce

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Susan Esco Chandler & Alfred D. Chandler

Adrian & Carla Cohen

John & Kathleen Graham

Diane Halle

Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation

Drs. Kathleen & William Howard

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix

John & Colleen Lomax

The Lynn Foundation

Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation

Jean & James Meenaghan

Georgia & Mike Michelson

Elaine & Scott Montgomery

National Philanthropic Trust

Wick & Jill Pilcher

SRP

Steele Foundation

Christy Vezolles

Trudy & Steven Wiesenberger

$50,000 – $99,999

Howard & Joy Berlin

John & Oonagh Boppart Trust

Jacquie & Bennett Dorrance

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.

Janet & John Melamed

Kristine & Leland Peterson

Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Merle & Steve Rosskam

The Norman L. Sandfield

Living Trust

Terra Foundation for American Art

Virginia M. Ullman Foundation

$25,000 – $49,999

Anonymous

Adelante Foundation

Bank of America

Jeri Y. & Michael Ben-Horin

Richard & Ann Carr

Tara & John Coggins

Flinn Foundation

Martha Head

Ledgeways Charitable Trust

Maricopa County

Dr. Thomas V. McClammy

Carole & Arte Moreno

Sandra Raffealli

Tom Tarica

Margo & Frank Walter

Rob Walton & Jordan Rose

Virginia Furth Weisman

$10,000 – $24,999

Karen & Donald Abraham

Roberta Aidem

Rebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter Fine

Ameriprise Financial

Arizona Commission on the Arts

Tony & Milena Astorga

Christine & John Augustine

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Arlene Ben-Horin

Pamela & Max N. Berry

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

J. William Boyce & Marilyn W. Boyce

Charitable Fund

Roberta Buchanan

Robert Bulla

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Lili Chester

Bill Clarke

Julie & F. Wesley Clelland III

Clelland Family Foundation

Sharon & Dr. Craig Cohen

Doris Coleman*

Norma Jean Coulter

DAF Giving 360

DLR Group

Dr. Scholl Foundation

Judith Dworkin & David Pijawka

Claire and Maurits Edersheim Fund

Susan & Carter Emerson

EPCOR

Nancy Hanley Eriksson & Ron Eriksson

Carolyn & William A. Franke

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

Marianne & David Gates

Zsaber & Eric Gere

Judith & Stanley Getch

Gila River Indian Community

Betsy & Frank Goodyear

Lee T. Hanley*

The Head Family Foundation

Judy Hewson

Lisa Shover Kackley & Jerry Kackley

Dr. Norma F. Kafer & James Gordon

Richard Kern*

Shari & Robert Levitan

Jan & Thomas Lewis

Drs. Marigold Linton & Robert Barnhill

George & Kristen Lund

Janis Lyon

Carol Ann & Harvey Mackay

The Rudolph & Gladys Miller Medical Foundation

Susan & James Navran

Scott & Joanie O’Connor

Okland Construction

Susan Orr

Rose & Harry Papp

Papp Family Foundation

Lynn & Joe Pinto

Lynn & Joe Pinto Family Foundation

Lois & John E. Rogers

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Carol & Randy Schilling

B. J. Shortridge

Susie & Richard Silverman

Snell & Wilmer LLP

Spencer Fane LLP

John G. & Carolyn W. Stuart

The Loring Wolcott & Coolidge

Charitable Trust

Tohono O’odham Nation

UBS Financial Services

David S. Van Denburgh Family Foundation

Vanguard Charitable

Watts Household

Chip & Daryl Weil

Sheri Young & JP Young

$5,000 – $9,999

AARP

Deborah & Patrick Allender

Julia & Jett Anderson

Applied Materials Foundation

Arizona Republic

Reginald Ballantyne

Ann & Brian Balusek

Ambassador Barbara M. Barrett & Dr. Craig Barrett

Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation

Charlene Berge-Blum

Carol & Wayne Boehme

Mary & Mark Bonsall

Janet & Richard Bottarini

Pamela Briggs

Sue Bunch

Jan & Christopher Cacheris

The Chickasaw Nation

Charlotte & Sidney Clark

Robert Cowie

Julie Dalrymple

Desert Diamond Casino

Susan Diamond

Erika & Russell Dickey

Donald A. Smith Trust

Denise Dowers

Becky & David Gochman

Robert M. Grace Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Heppy Trust

Ruth Ann & Thomas Hornaday

Cindy & Joel Hoxie

Mammel Family Foundation

Jane & Stephen Marmon

Joan McDonnell

Deirdre & Jim Mercurio

Nancy Mossman

National Endowment for the Arts

National Recreation Foundation

Navran Family Trust

Priscilla & Michael Nicholas

John Ninomiya & Marjorie Walters

Northern Trust Bank

Donald & Barbara Ottosen

The Ottosen Family Foundation

Kimberly & Erik Peterson

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Renaissance Charitable Foundation

David M. Roche

James and Louise Roche Foundation

Judy & Bill Schubert

Schwab Charitable Fund

Carol & Kenneth Seidberg

Mary Jo & Ted Shen

Silicon Valley Bank

Nancy & Roger Strong Jr.

Strong Foundation of New York

Wendy & Tom Summers

Lauri & Eric Termansen

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort

Sophia Twitchell

Valley of the Sun United Way

Robin & Frederick Warren

Joy & Daniel Wilhelm

David Wilshin

$2,500 – $4,999

George Abrams

Jane & Jason Barlow

Eleanore Beals*

Neil Berman

Cerelle Bolon

Frances Burruel

David & Katherin Chase

Jennifer Chase & Laurent Poole

Michele Cloonan & Sidney Berger

Libby & Joel Cohen

Bruce Covill & Lucia Renshaw

Leslie Dashew & Jack Salisbury

Anne Durning

Linda & Martin Ellison

Lynne B. Gleason

Kathleen & John Graham, JKG

Revocable Trust

Michael & Spencer Gregg

Kathy & Dan Grubb

Marilyn W. Harris

Stevie Hawthorne

Kathy & Greg Hunt

Idyllwild Arts Foundation

Illinois Tool Works

Ann Julin

Cynthia & Tom LaConte

Joseph S. & Mary Trigg Lentz

Pit & John Lucking

Van Mabee

Nancy & Vance Marshall

Marie & Wayne Mitchell

Sallie Brophy Najafi

PHX ARCHITECTURE

Valerie & Paul Piazza

Lisa & Blair Portigal

Diane Reynolds

Jennifer & Roy Robinson

Jennifer & Charles Sands

Kathleen & Sam Serrapede

Sara & Bob Silver

Dana & Kevin Smith

Diane & Paul Smith

Joyce & James Smith

Ellen & William Taubman

Ginger Sykes Torres & Javier Torres

Jana Turner

USI Insurance Services

John R. Ward

Hannah Warde

Paul Weiden & Beverly Linkletter

Eileen & Tony Yeung MD

Ann & Mike Zemke

Louise & David Zirretta

$2,000 – $2,499

Sandra Allen

Joseph Anderson & Mary Dewane

Drs. Christopher Appleton & Marcia Ko

Patricia & Frank AtLee

AtLee Family Foundation Inc.

Delores Bachmann

Linda & James Ballinger

Peter & Regina Bidstrup

Mark & Olga Boardman

Cacheris Family Foundation

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Alexis Cosca

Jerry Cowdrey

Dan Dolan & Cindy Comer

Carmen & Michael Duffek

Mary & Verlane Endorf

Ardie & Steve Evans

Lynne Fenderson

Jo Taulbee Flittie

Samantha & Jed Foutz

Sandy & Bert* Getz

Globe Foundation

Ashley Jane Harder

Michael Hawksworth & Anna Sokolova

Tracy Holton & Brad Roberts

Charles Hudson & Sarah Chisholm

Albert Hurry

Susan & Thomas Ingeman

Lois Jacka

Mary & Tom Jeffries

Reine & Mark Jeremias

Shirley & George Karas

Gail Elizabeth Koch-Huston

Bonnie Kraft

Sally & Richard Lehmann

Judy & Samuel Linhart

Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation

LaDonna Loitz & William Chuchro

Teresa & John Lucas

Fran & Biff MacCollum

MacCollum Family Trust

WE ACKNOWLEDGE

Audrey & Clint Magnussen

JoAnne & Michael Mandracchia

Beth & Robert Matthews

Anne Milling

Morgan Stanley

Trudi & Robert Murch

Harry & Rosellen Papp Revocable

Trust

Donna & Arthur Pearce

Jody Pelusi

Barbara Poole & Harold Andrews

Pueblo of Nambe

Barbara & James Ratcliff

Charles Rimmer & Leslie Carpenter

James M. Roche

Felicia Rosacker-Rivera & George Rivera

Ben Rushlo & Julie Higginbotham

Monda & Sanford Sagalkin

Chrissy & Mitchel Sayare

Barbara Shirley

Janna & Patrick Stueve

Teiger Foundation

Denise & James Tinguely

Tonita Pena & Joseph Herrera Art Foundation

Carol & Rudy Van Puymbroeck

Diane & Gary West

West Family Foundation

Diane Willian

Megan Wosaba & Shannon Myers

Diana Wykes

*Deceased

HEARD MUSEUM GUILD

The Heard Museum simply could not do what we do without the dedication and passion of the Heard Museum Guild. Every Guild member is also a museum member, contributing to our financial stability and extending our reach throughout the community. Their tireless efforts, both behind the scenes and on the front lines, help ensure the museum’s ongoing success. The generosity of spirit and gift of time offered by Guild members touch every corner of this institution.

Whether welcoming guests at the information desk; leading tours through our exhibitions; helping to organize the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market; or volunteering in administrative offices, the Museum shops, or the Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives, Guild members provide invaluable support. Their service enhances the visitor experience, strengthens daily operations and advances the museum’s mission to connect Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.

2025 GUILD OFFICERS

Shelley Mowry, President

Jane Sanford, Vice President

Newton Linebaugh, Treasurer

Beth Koch-Huston, Secretary

Susan Plaza-Zabel, Nominating Committee Chair

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

The Guild recognized several members for exceptional service and leadership during the year:

Roger Sweet — Information Desk Award

Barry Katzen — Original and Outstanding Project Award, for developing the new Guild website and working collaboratively with museum staff to integrate it with the museum’s website.

Connie Thornton — Continuation of an Existing Project Award, for more than 10 years of leadership as chair of the Hospitality Committee, bringing warmth and hospitality to countless Guild gatherings and events.

Christy Sinclair — Continuation of an Existing Project Award, for leading the Guild Staff Appreciation Lunch for the past three years and helping foster a culture of appreciation and support for museum staff.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 LAS GUIAS GRADUATES

The Guild proudly recognizes the newest class of trained docents:

Tara Coggins

Jill Kessler

Naomi Lake

34,229

VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED IN 2024–2025

Eileen Nave

John Nesbit

Christine Oliver

Through their commitment to learning and service, these new docents will help carry forward the Guild’s long-standing tradition of education, engagement and enrichment for museum visitors from around the world.

1.56 million+

CUMULATIVE VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED SINCE THE GUILD’S FOUNDING

Margo Walter