Call for Art “I AM WOMAN”
It is with great promise that as the Navajo Nation, we continue to instill in the future generation, the integrity of what we are as Sa’ah Naaghai Bik’eh Hozhoo. Today we are the representation of the past, present and future, through art and the techniques used to portray strength of a never-ending story of survival. Today, we continue to share in our stories, songs, and the art of creation and we invite you to be apart of that.
The Ned Hatathli Museum, at Dine College in Tsaile, Arizona invites the Native Woman to participate in the Opening of “I AM WOMAN” an exhibition for 2025. This juried exhibition is open to all native women artist, who have made major contributions to Indian art in Indian Country and its compelling history. The show will an be an inaugural exhibit to create a foundation for future exhibitions designed to help instill the mission statement of Dine College as well as the Ned Hatathli Museum. This is a fine art exhibition, showcasing the talent of our women in the arts.
Submissions should be accompanied with an artist statement to:
Ned Hatathli Museum – Dine College, Tsaile Arizona
Attention: Nonabah Sam, Museum Curator
P.O. Box 32 – C | Tsaile, AZ 86556
Please see attached guidelines for more detailed information or call 928-724-6981/82 and inquire with Dr. Nonabah Sam.
Our Mission
To preserve, promote, and perpetuate the cultural heritage, history, beliefs, and traditional values of the Navajo People and other Native Americans for generations to come.
Our Vision
A vibrant museum based on the fundamental life concepts of Ké and Sa’ah Naaghee Bik’ekoozhoon.
Core Values
The Navajo culture is vibrant and alive and should be depicted as such. We should interpret, depict, and record our own cultures at the Ned Hatathli Museum.
- Respect – We value all life, and we honor it through K’é, our relationships with each other and with nature.
- Excellence – We will do the best we can in all we do.
- Leadership – We have the responsibility to care for our cultural heritage and we do so by persistence, knowledge, and wisdom.
- Life-Long Learning – Our tradition teaches us that we should live long, healthy, productive lives, continually learning.
“From the Museum Curator”
It is with great promise that as the Navajo Nation, we continue to instill in the future generation, the integrity of what we are as Sa’ah Naaghai Bik’eh Hozhoo. Today we are the representation of the past, present and future, through art and the techniques used to portray strength of a never-ending story of survival. Today, we continue to share in our stories, songs, and the art of creation and we invite you to be apart of that.
The Ned Hatathli Museum, at Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona invites the Native Woman to participate in the Opening of “I AM WOMAN” an exhibition for 2025. This juried exhibition is open to all native women artist, who have made major contributions to Indian art in Indian Country and its compelling history. The show will an be an inaugural exhibit to create a foundation for future exhibitions designed to help instill the mission statement of Dine College as well as the Ned Hatathli Museum. This is a fine art exhibition, showcasing the talent of our women in the arts.
Please submit a copy of images of your work (Limit of 3), short films will also be accepted to the Ned Hatathli Museum Curator, Nonabah Sam. Images should include title, medium, dimensions, date created.
Submissions should be accompanied by an artist statement to:
Ned Hatathli Museum – Diné College, Tsaile Arizona
Attention: Nonabah Sam, Museum Curator
P.O. Box 32 – C
Tsaile, AZ 8655
Critical Dates To Remember
On Going Selection Process thru March 30, 2025– 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Selected works – Emailed as soon as Work is selected.
Shipped works due at Ned Hatathli Museum – May 10, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
Hand-delivered works due at DINE COLLEGE or Arrangements can be made to pick up art work upon request thru May 16th, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception – June 2025 – Date TBD
In-person Pick up of Works or Delivery After – November 7, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Submission Terms and Conditions:
All works must be original, no reproductions. All visual arts mediums except large-scale installation work will be accepted. All work must be gallery ready. Ned Hatathli Museum has the right to refuse any work that: is improperly packed for shipping; has been damaged, is not gallery-ready, is different from the original image that was submitted for jury; has been altered from the original image accepted by exhibition jurors; or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the exhibit curatorial team and jurors. All accepted artworks must remain in the exhibition for the duration of the exhibit. The Ned Hatathli Museum reserves the right to photograph and reproduce images of works for publicity purposes.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must be sent to:Ned Hatathli Museum, Dine College
Attention: Nonabah Sam, Museum Curator, P.O. Box 32- C Tsaile, Arizona 86556
Eligibility: Artists from and around the Navajo Nation
Critical Dates To Remember
Slide/CD submission – November 1, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Selected works – Emailed by December 6, 2024
Shipped works due at Ned Hatathli Museum – March 28, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
Hand-delivered works due at DINE COLLEGE – March 28, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shipping of Accepted Works
DELIVERY – artists selected for the exhibition are responsible for shipping or hand-delivering the works to the Ned Hatathli Museum on the dates and times noted above in “Critical Dates To Remember.” Shipped artwork must be pre-paid or it will not be accepted. RETURNS – Artists whose work was hand-delivered are responsible for pick-up on the dates and times noted above in “Critical Dates To Remember.” For artwork that was shipped, the Ned Hatathli Museum has a limited budget for returning artworks, so said Artist must be able to have art picked up or prepay for shipping, at their own expense.
Insurance and Liability
Precautions and safety measures will be taken to avoid damage and theft of artwork, however the Ned Hatathli Museum has limited insurance and highly recommends that artists carry their own insurance.
Opening Reception
June 2025 – Date TBD
In-person Pick up of Works
November 7, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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