Four Corners Indigenous Art Market Lectures

Lecture by Ed Kabotie: Alter-Native History of Colorado Wrap-up – 1:00 PM Lecture by Kyle Kootswatewa: Painting with the Desert, a demonstration of Hopi Ceramics – 3:00 PM

Four Corners Indigenous Art Market

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and tradition! Join us at the Four Corners Indigenous Art Market on June 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum for a full day honoring Native artists and cultural expression from across the Four Corners […]

Seeds of Survival: Desert Archaic Lifeways of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau – Presented by Nicholas LaPalm

June 6, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM Explore the ingenuity of early Indigenous lifeways on the Colorado Plateau in this fascinating lecture. Nicholas LaPalm delves into the Desert Archaic tradition, highlighting the shift from big-game hunting to plant-based subsistence and the development of innovative food-processing techniques. Drawing on archaeology and ethnobotany, this presentation reveals how people […]

Plants of Canyons of the Ancients: A Visual Exploration

Plants of Canyons of the Ancients: A Visual ExplorationMay 15, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PMJoin Marian Rohman for a beautiful and informative slideshow exploring the native plants of the region. This program is perfect for both beginners and seasoned naturalists interested in the ecology of the monument. No registration required. FREE!

Dark Sky Presentation

Dark Sky PresentationApril 15, 2026 | 4:00 PMLearn what it takes to achieve International Dark Sky Park certification during this engaging presentation with Aaron Watson. Topics include night sky monitoring, lighting practices, and community involvement. This is a free event and no registration is required.

2026 Artist-in-Residence

About the Artist Vicki Conley “It has been the best career possible—doing what I love” Vicki Conley grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has lived in the mountains of southern New Mexico for the past 46 years. A creative person all her life, she recently retired after a 42-year career as a studio potter, […]