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The Indian Craft Shop is open Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., and the third Saturday of the month from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Shop is closed on federal holidays.
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A photo ID is needed for entrance to the building.
During weekdays, visitors may use either the
C Street or E Street entrances (E Street is closer for Metro riders).
Handicap access ramps are available at both entrances. During
Saturday hours, visitors must use the C Street entrance.
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Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Line) and
Farragut North (Red Line) are the closest metro stops. It is a
six-block walk, or you can ride an 80 or S1 bus to 19th and C
streets. There is metered parking on the street and several parking
lots within a few blocks.
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GUEST ARTISTS THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
MAY 15TH AND 16TH 
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Special show with Artie Yellowhorse, Glendora Fragua
and
Terrill O'Brien - Jewelry, Pottery and Beaded Amulet
Bags
AND...
Lots of Fun!
We
can't imagine a more high-energy show than one with these three
dynamic artists... AND personalities! The timeless, classic and
sparkling jewelry of Artie Yellowhorse Designs (Navajo); the latest
in hand-built, highly polished and carved/etched pottery of Glendora
Fragua (Jemez); and the one-of-a-kind, numbered and titled innovative
beaded amulet bag necklaces of Terrill Hooper O'Brien (Mohawk) are
all a perfect diversity of craft mediums that are sure to dazzle you
whether you are familiar with them or not! There will be ample time
and space to enjoy conversations with the artists, each of whom
absolutely treasures meeting you and sharing their passion for their
art. Artists will be in the Shop from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
each day in addition to "mostly present" beginning at 10:00
a.m.
We're very excited to welcome Artie and Terry back to
the Shop for showings of their latest work and also extend a warm
welcome to Glendora Fragua. Glenda had been scheduled for our
75 Year Anniversary Market when the government (and Shop) shut down
for almost the entire month, thus cancelling all showings. We hope
you are as excited as we are, and we look forward to seeing you! For
those of you who are far away, we welcome your "personal
shopping" phone calls at 202-208-4056 and emails at indiancraftshop@guestservices.com.
ARTIST BIO LINKS
Learn more about each artist and their background
Artie Yellowhorse
Designs
Terrill Hooper O'Brien
Glendora Fragua
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A GREAT TIME TO COME IN TO SEE THE RECENT ARRIVALS FROM
OUR SPRING BUYING TRIP!
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We
purchased well beyond our budget this past spring buying trip - we
were just TOO excited about the new work and new artists! Please
DO COME IN and visit the Shop, which is packed with carefully
selected American Indian arts from across the United
States. We're working hard to get new items on the online store, so
be sure to check our New Additions page often;
as always, be sure to visit the shop for our full selection! And,
don't forget that we very much enjoy helping over the phone,
202-208-04056, and with images via email - helping you individually and
taking the time to find just the right piece for you is our
JOY!
Check out our Online Store for
a sampling of what we have.
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"Continuum," Italian marble sculpture by
Adrian Wall (Jemez)
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Sugar bowl of cow and buffalo horn; azurite and
spiny pendant;
eagle of buffalo horn by George Willis (Choctaw)
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Navajo rugs in classic and pictorial patterns
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Avant garde jewelry, "One of a Kind Designs for
Those who DARE!" by Veronica and Dylan Poblano (Zuni)
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Sprucing up the sculpture garden and sculptures -
sit and enjoy the garden on your next visit!
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SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
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MAY 15 - 16, 2015 (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY)
GUEST ARTISTS:
ARTIE YELLOWHORSE (NAVAJO), GLENDORA FRAGUA (JEMEZ),
AND TERRILL O'BRIEN (MOHAWK)
JUNE 15-26, 2015
Highlighting Pollinators Depicted in American Indian
Art in recognition of National Pollinator Week (June 15-21, 2015)
JULY 2015
Summer Sale - Dates to be Determined
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REMINDER - OPEN SATURDAY, MAY 16th, 2015
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The Indian Craft Shop is open the third Saturday of
each month. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 16th, from
10:00am - 4:00pm.
Thank you for your continued support of the arts -
enriching our lives, enriching yours.
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NEWS FROM THE INTERIOR MUSEUM
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POSTERity: WPA's Art Legacy and America's Public Lands
On view April 8, 2014 - Spring 2015
From 1938
to 1941, the National Park Service employed artists via the Works
Progress Administration (WPA) to produce silk screened promotional
posters for national park sites. The U.S. Department of the
Interior Museum has united for the first time six WPA originals and a
full complement of the contemporary designs by Doug Leen which follow
the tradition of the WPA poster project, for this visually stunning
retrospective. Featured are nearly 50 classic posters associated with
36 national parks, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the
Interior Museum.
ART
AND MURAL TOURS
Discover
the art and architecture that made the Main Interior Building a
"symbol of a new day" during the Great Depression. The
Interior Museum Murals Tour lasts an hour and visits photographic
murals by Ansel Adams and many of the over fifty murals by artists
including Maynard Dixon, Allan Houser, Gifford Beal, and John Steuart
Curry.
Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 2 p.m. and by appointment for groups over six.
Reservations required for all tours by calling 202-208-4743.
Special
Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an
interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the
accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at 202-208-4743 in
advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated
whenever possible.
The
Interior Museum - For more information www.doi.gov/interiormuseum
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