El Malpais National Monument Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering May 20-21, 2023

Date:
May 10, 2023

Grants, NM- Come out and enjoy the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument! This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM.

Native American artists from the surrounding area will share their pottery, jewelry, weaving, sculpture, and more at this two-day event. Learn how these artists achieve their craft, the meaning behind their creations, and how it connects with their culture. Many demonstrators will be selling their art, providing the opportunity to purchase directly from the artists. The Pueblo Dance Group consisting of youth dancers from several Pueblos will perform several times throughout the day and artists will present talks. Other things to do include museum exhibits, hike the half-mile trail, or bring a picnic, and enjoy this fun event for the whole family!

For more information, contact the El Malpais Visitor Center at 505-876-2783 or visit www.nps.gov/elma. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/elmalpaisnps.

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