Opening: Heard Indian Market Group Exhibition

(Scottsdale, AZ) King Galleries’ Annual Heard Indian Market Show takes place Thursday, February 27, at their iconic location on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale, 7077 E. Main Street, from 5:00–9:00pm. Most artists will be in attendance.

The annual show includes new work by the leading Indigenous potters today, including Tammy Garcia, Daniel Begay, Les Namingha, Russell Sanchez, Jared Tso, Jeff Suina, Kaa Folwell, Santiago Romero and Nancy Youngblood.

With a gallery in Scottsdale as well as one just off the plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Charles King has become the leading proponent of Pueblo and Indigenous pottery and represents all the leading artists in this field. Many of his artists are the descendants of the groundbreaking historic artists who dominated the 20th century. Tammy Garcia is the great-granddaughter of Sara Fina Tafoya. Her distinctive pottery bridges the gap between traditional and modern work.

“Amazingly, Tammy only makes less than ten new pieces a year,” says King. “This small number is a reflection of the time involved in each section. The building, designing, carving, polishing and firing are labor intensive. As a result of the time required, she never replicates a design or pot, which is part of her art’s dynamic process.”

Nancy Youngblood is from the Santa Clara Pueblo and is the granddaughter of legendary potter Margaret Tafoya. She was inspired to make her famous swirl melon bowls when she saw one made by her great uncle, Camilio Tafoya. Each of her pieces is coil-built, carved, stone polished and native-fired. In 1989, she won “Best of Show” at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the most prestigious award in the industry.