

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Curator Talk | Majestic Figures
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Olivia Barney (Diné), Heard Museum Collections Coordinator and Curator, for a 30-minute talk on Majestic Figures, an exhibition celebrating the gift of 23 contemporary sculptures from Charles and Valerie Diker. These works were created by five master artists—Rhonda Holy Bear (Lakota), Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/Shoshone/Bannock), and three generations of the Growing Thunder family (Assibinoine/Sioux): Joyce Growing Thunder, Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty, and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder, Ph.D.

In this talk, Barney will provide insight into the artists’ practices and the extraordinary craftsmanship that brings each figure to life. Don’t miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the traditions and stories embedded in these remarkable sculptures.

Included with museum admission and FREE for members. Tour meets at the Info Desk.

Featured artwork: Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty (Assibinoince/Sioux), Horse and Rider, 2003. Hide, cloth, glass beads, paint, hair, porcupine quill, feather, metal, wood. Gift of Charles and Valerie Diker, 2022. Heard Museum Collection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/phoenix/curator-talk-|-majestic-figures/200029617394906
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://heard.org/event/curator-talk-majestic-figures/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=phoenix-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Phoenix
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004
- **lat**: 33.4728
- **long**: -112.07252
- **full address**: 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Heard Museum (https://allevents.in/org/heard-museum/338168)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Heard Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Curator Talk | Majestic Figures ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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