The 24th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market (PIAM) is fast approaching. We are all filled with anticipation for our guests to experience over 100 juried artists, bringing the best of their works to this year’s event.
The weekend brims with experiences: visual arts, performance arts, arts experiences for children, and culinary arts featuring Indigenous foods. This event for the Sharlot Hall Museum is about celebrating the arts and culture of Indigenous tribes throughout our region. Many of these artisan families have attended for years and are eager to welcome new and returning guests. All the works follow the guidelines established by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) by the US Department of the Interior, assuring that the objects are authentically Native-American-made—and for PIAM—handmade.
2022 Featured Artist: Marilyn Ray
Marilyn Ray is an Acoma Pueblo potter who is known for her whimsical storytellers and figurines. She was inspired by and mastered her art by the early teachings of her grandmother, Dolores S. Sanchez. Marilyn’s studio and home are located at Acoma, Sky City, where she creates her beautiful pieces for everyone to enjoy. Her art has evolved throughout the years, and she is now known as one of the Master Potters of Acoma Pueblo.
Marilyn creates all her pieces with native Acoma clay that she mines on Acoma Pueblo lands, and paints them with natural pigments that she has collected throughout the Southwest. Marilyn and her sisters—Rebecca Lucario, Diane Lewis, Carolyn Concho, and Judy Lewis—also known as the “Lewis Sisters”, are all renowned potters for their own poised creations.
Tickets are still available. You may purchase tickets online, speeding up your entry at PIAM. If you become a member from now through the Market dates, enjoy FREE admission this year. Also, if you become a NEW member, RENEW or UPGRADE your membership, you will be automatically registered to win an original work (above) by artist Marilyn Ray. Don’t forget a PIAM 2022 commemorative t-shirt that features a rendering of Marilyn Ray’s motifs…something for everyone!