Ephraim Anderson (Navajo)
“White House Revival II”

"The best of show award sparks enterprise in an artist whether they are using established classifications, creating new ones, or reviving little know history and techniques. All while keeping Native American art alive and evolving to create new collectors and establishing the relationships that keep Native artists and museums supported and creative. I took a risk in learning and spending months researching textile fragments to create my textile and I came so close to shelving the project. Now with the Best of Show I can be free to explore this new, or actually very old way of weaving. Who knows who else will have such a life altering experience by winning a prestigious and proper award that allows them also to truly flourish in their art form. Thank you." – Ephraim Anderson (Zefren-M Weaving & Jewelry), 2019 winner of the Best of Show Award and Best of Classification, Weaving & Textiles

The Heard Indian Fair & Market is a long-standing, nationally recognized event. It is the largest art market in Arizona. Furthermore, it is the second largest market of its kind in the country. Participants include more than 600 Native artists from 116 tribal affiliations in the U.S. and Canada. A variety of traditional and cutting-edge media dazzle visitors each year. Also noteworthy are live performances on two stages, storytelling and crafts, book signings, artists' demonstrations and featured artists. Held the first weekend of March, the Fair attracts over 15,000 guests. The event has become a gathering place for art lovers and the community to celebrate and learn about Native arts and cultures.

We invite you to join us in celebrating 60 years of artistic excellence.

Come walk with us…

             You can see, feel and hear the generations.

2017 Indian Fair & Market Best of Show Winners, March 4, 2017

The Heard Museum kicked off the 59th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market with our evening event, “Best of Show.” The Friday night event exhibits the ribbon winning artwork submitted for jurying by artists participating in the fair.

Don Johnston (Qagan Tayagungin) won Best of Show with his basket, “Qagaxtag (Love).”

Complete List of Winners