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RETAIL HOURS
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Open on Saturday,
May 16, 2015
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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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VISITING US
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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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Public Transportation
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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CONTACT US
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(202) 208-4056
E-mail
Website
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MOTHER'S DAY, GUEST ARTISTS, AND NEW ARRIVALS FROM OUR SPRING BUYING TRIP! 
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We wish you a Happy Mother's Day and encourage you to visit the
Shop to choose a gift for the moms in your life. It's a wonderful time to recognize the gift of life, Mother Earth and all mothers everywhere.
A special, handmade creation is a sure way to bring a smile and show your appreciation.
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NEW ART IN THE SHOP
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What better reason to visit us than to find the perfect Mother's Day gift?! We have many new arrivals in the Shop, including katsina dolls carved by Hopi artists Henry Naha, Tino Youvella, Alexander Youvella, and Coolidge Roy. We've also recently received a great selection of walrus tusk ivory and whalebone carvings by Yupik artists, folk art by a variety of Navajo artists, and stunning sterling silver bead necklaces by Navajo artist Larry Joe. And, as always, we have a wonderful selection of jewelry - earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and pins - from a range of artists in all price ranges! Be sure to give us a visit on your next trip into Washington, D.C., or shop our online store.
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We've also just returned from our spring buying trip to the southwest and the IACA market, and are very excited about our new selections. Packages are arriving daily and we're busy oohing and aahing as we open them and make room to display all of our new purchases. New fetish carvings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and weavings are sure to impress and delight you! The talent and creativity of artists today is amazing --how fortunate we are that their work can enrich our lives! You will see NEW mediums too, including amazing gourd art by Lisa Chavez Thomas (Isleta), who transforms gourds into intricately carved sculptural figures; new copper sculptures by Mark Fischer (Oneida); avant garde jewelry by Veronica Poblano (Zuni) and so much more! It will be like your very own Indian Market trove right here in Washington, D.C. We are working hard to get new items on the online store, so be sure to check out our New Additions page often; but, as always, be sure to visit the Shop for our full selection! If you would like us to email you photos of anything, please let us know. |
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While you're doing your spring cleaning, it's a great idea to care for your polar bear fur items, e.g., masks and items adorned with untreated fur. Since the fur is not commercially treated or prepared, it can attract bugs that will eat away near the fur/skin lines, particularly in warmer climate areas. For regular upkeep, place items with polar bear fur into a Ziplock bag and place in a freezer for a few days. Do this once a year and your items will stay critter-free!
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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)
Join us in welcoming Artie Yellowhorse, Glendora Fragua, and Terrill O'Brien for our Spring Trunk Jewelry, Pottery, and Beaded Amulet Bag Show on May 15th and 16th. It's always a great time to add a piece of this timeless, classic jewelry, innovative pottery and perhaps a numbered, one-of-a- kind beaded amulet bag necklace to your own collection.
We look forward to seeing you!
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.
Have a wonderful May and thank you for your continued
support of the arts!
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NEWS FROM THE INTERIOR MUSEUM
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Twenty Years of International Partnership:
Spotlight on Protected Areas Management in the Republic of Georgia
Wednesday, May 6 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Rachel Carson Room
Recognizing the value of sustainably managing the natural and cultural resources of the Republic of Georgia, the U.S. Agency for International Development provided support to DOI's International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) to help the Republic of Georgia to establish and manage a public park system. Ken Mabery, lead technical adviser on this project, and ITAP incountry coordinator Paata Shanshiashvili will discuss how they have applied long-standing management practices successfully implemented in the U.S. to projects in the Republic of Georgia.
This is the first in a series of presentations celebrating twenty years of ITAP's work overseas.
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.
Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.
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