The Heard Museum announced the opening of its newly re-imagined Heard Museum Shop at a gala celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26. The renovation elevates the retail experience for acquiring authentic works of Native American art in Phoenix and enhances the shop’s existing reputation as a stand-alone shopping destination. Every dollar spent in the Heard Museum Shop will continue to support the Heard Museum’s mission of connecting the world to Indigenous creativity.
“Founded in 1958, the Heard Museum Shop has grown to become so much more than just a museum store,” said David M. Roche, Heard Museum Dickey Family director and CEO. “It’s a beloved place for visitors and collectors alike to acquire the best of Southwestern Native American creative practices.”
The more than 8,000-square-foot, newly renovated shop was designed by PHX Architecture and SB Design. Additional square footage was added with a contemporary take on traditional Southwestern design, including:
- An outdoor sculpture garden
- A dedicated textile gallery
- Barrel ceilings with vigas
- Reclaimed and hand carved wood details
- Custom casework
- Solid wood flooring with Saltillo tile relief
- State-of-the-art lighting
- A private viewing room
The shop’s extensive inventory is purchased directly from hundreds of artists each year. Only the finest in authentic Native American jewelry, pottery, basketry, paintings, sculpture, Katsina dolls and weavings are selected for sale. Many books relating to Native American cultures and the Southwest are also available, including hard-to-find selections and publications by Indigenous authors.
For more than 40 years, the Heard Museum Shop has played a critical role in supporting the livelihoods of Native American artists and their communities, helping to generate $46 million in economic impact annually throughout Indian Country.
The two -year, four-million-dollar project was made possible by individual and institutional donors including Heard Museum Trustee Sharron Lewis, the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Elaine and Scott Montgomery, Lichliter Charitable Trust, Elaine Cachens and Bruce Hiler in honor of Helen J. Cachens, and an anonymous foundation.
The museum shop also ships both nationally and internationally. Heard Museum members receive a 10% discount on all shop items otherwise noted.
