May 18, 2008 – April 19, 2009
Current Exhibition:
From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico

May 1 – 15, 2008
From the Mesas: Hopi Pottery and Traditional Kachinas
Sales exhibition that highlights the art of Hopi basketry and traditional kachina dolls from a variety of weavers and carvers. In the Case Trading Post.

May 3, 2008
Meet the Artist: When Thought Becomes Prayer; When Prayer Becomes Jewelry
A sales exhibition of new jewelry by Jolene Eustace (Cochiti/Zuni). “At this time I want to acknowledge those who have made these ways possible for us. Someone prayed for us to walk this path, and I want to express such thoughts through my work.” From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Case Trading Post.

May 4, 2008
Meet the Author: Art from Fort Marion: The Silberman Collection
Joyce Szabo is a leading authority on American Indian drawings and paintings. Her new book examines an important collection of drawings by Cheyenne and Kiowa prisoners of war at Fort Marion, Florida. It is an unusually complete group of images that illustrate the artist’s fascination with the world outside the southern plains, their living conditions and survival strategies as prisoners, and their reminiscences of pre-reservation life. Signed copies may be reserved in the Case Trading Post. Talk and book signing at 2:00 p.m. in the Museum Library.

May 17, 2008
Book Signing with Jonathan Batkin: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico
New book! Just released! From its inception the curio trade comprised cottage industries, retail spaces, and a vast mail-order trade. Eventually production moved to curio shops, where “Indian style” jewelry was made with the assistance of machinery. This is a story about artifacts, personalities, innovations, and ultimately the survival of traditions. The book includes over 150 color illustrations and information on more than 200 silversmiths who worked in curio shops before World War II. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Museum Library. Signed copies may be reserved.

May 17, 2008
Dreaming the West: Inspirations from a Bygone Era
Featuring Mike Bird-Romero, metalsmith from San Juan Pueblo and Elizabeth Manygoats, Navajo folk art potter. Mike and Elizabeth are creating new pieces especially for this event, which is held in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition at the Museum, From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico. In the Case Trading Post from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

May 18, 2008
Dreaming the West: Inspirations from a Bygone Era
Featuring Mike Bird-Romero, metalsmith from San Juan Pueblo and Elizabeth Manygoats, Navajo folk art potter. Mike and Elizabeth are creating new pieces especially for this event, which is held in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition at the Museum, From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico. In the Case Trading Post from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June 4, 2008
Meet the Author: Silver and Stone: Profiles of American Indian Jewelers
Mark Bahti will talk about his beautiful new book, which presents the human stories of jewelry artists alongside their art. Drawing on personal relationships developed over many years, the book showcases more than 65 jewelers and, in many cases, whole families of jewelry makers. Signed copies may be reserved in the Case Trading Post. Talk and book signing in the Museum Library, starting at 5:30 p.m.

June 22, 2008
Meet the Author: The Pottery of Zuni Pueblo
A slide talk and book signing with Dwight Lenmon. Free and open to the public. Signed copies may be reserved at the Case Trading Post. Talk and book signing in the Museum Library, starting at 2:00 p.m.

June 28, 2008
Meet the Author: Patterns of Exchange: Navajo Weavers and Traders
Teresa Wilkins is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, Gallup. She is also a weaver and former student of weaving authority Joe Ben Wheat. Her new book traces the intricate play of culture and economic pressures and personal relationships between artists and traders that guided Navajo weavers to produce textiles that are emblems for the American Southwest. Signed copies may be reserved at the Case Trading Post. Slide talk and book signing in the Museum Library, starting at 2:00 p.m.

July 11 – 13, 2008
Navajo and Pueblo Folk Art
Sales exhibition focusing on a wide range of folk art by contemporary Navajo and Pueblo artists and special guest artists, Rose Williams, a living treasure of Navajo pottery, and Betty Manygoats, a living treasure of Navajo folk art. Other works by the Manygoats family will also be featured in the Case Trading Post for this special event.

July 19 –  July 20, 2008
Storytelling with Joe Hayes
Santa Fe’s premier storyteller returns to share his tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth, and Spanish legends. A must-see event for audiences of all ages. Held outside by the main entrance of the Wheelwright. Be sure to bring comfortable seating. Saturday and Sunday evenings,  starting at 7:00 p.m.

July 24, 2008
Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions
Dexter Cirillo, a leading authority on Native American jewelry, will discuss her elegant new book, a groundbreaking chronicle of jewelry making among tribes of the Southwest. It features eighty-five jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblos. Signed copies may be reserved at the Case Trading Post. Slide talk and book signing in the Museum Library, starting at 5:30 p.m.

July 26 –  July 27, 2008
Storytelling with Joe Hayes
Santa Fe’s premier storyteller returns to share his tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth, and Spanish legends. A must-see event for audiences of all ages. Held outside by the main entrance of the Wheelwright. Be sure to bring comfortable seating. Saturday and Sunday evenings,  starting at 7:00 p.m.

August 2 –  August 3, 2008
Storytelling with Joe Hayes
Santa Fe’s premier storyteller returns to share his tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth, and Spanish legends. A must-see event for audiences of all ages. Held outside by the main entrance of the Wheelwright. Be sure to bring comfortable seating. Saturday and Sunday evenings,  starting at 7:00 p.m.

August 9 –  August 10, 2008
Storytelling with Joe Hayes
Santa Fe’s premier storyteller returns to share his tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth, and Spanish legends. A must-see event for audiences of all ages. Held outside by the main entrance of the Wheelwright. Be sure to bring comfortable seating. Saturday and Sunday evenings,  starting at 7:00 p.m.

August 16 – August 17, 2008
Storytelling with Joe Hayes
Santa Fe’s premier storyteller returns to share his tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth, and Spanish legends. A must-see event for audiences of all ages. Held outside by the main entrance of the Wheelwright. Be sure to bring comfortable seating. Saturday and Sunday evenings,  starting at 7:00 p.m.

August 21 - 22, 2008
Summer Auction
Silent auction:  August 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Collector’s Table: August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Art-for-Wear: August 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Live Auction Preview: August 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Live Auction: August 22 starting at 1:00 p.m.

August 21 - 24, 2008
Indian Market: Old Friends and New Faces 2008
Sales shows, roundtable discussions, and demonstrations with guest artists. Presentation of the Goodman and Wolfus Family Fellowships. Indian Market Survival Guide: A Collector’s Roundtable. Book signings in the Case Trading Post with Jonathan Batkin, Dexter Cirillo, Helmut Horchler, and others.

September 11, 2008
General Volunteer Orientation
The Case Trading Post is holding an orientation for volunteer positions in the museum shop. Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m. and should last about an hour. If you have any questions about the orientation or would like to reserve a space, please call 982-4636 x334 or email at casetradingpost@cs.com. Drop-ins are welcome!

Thursday, December 4, 2008
General Volunteer Orientation
The Case Trading Post is holding an orientation for volunteer positions in the museum shop. Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m. and should last about an hour. If you have any questions about the orientation or would like to reserve a space, please call 982-4636 x334 or send an email to casetradingpost@cs.com. Drop-ins are welcome!

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