"Hopi Pottery: Connections Through Time," a documentary film developed by Carrie Heitman and a filmmaking crew, is being shown at two locations on November 12 and 13. The films were produced as part of a project funded by the Mellon Foundation.
- November 12: 1:00 p.m. at the Upper Moenkopi Community Center
- November 13: 6:00 p.m. at the Tewa Community Development Center
The film follows Hopi artists Karen Charley, Larson Goldtooth, Darlene James, Valerie Kahe, and Emmaline Naha on their trip to New York City to see ancient and historic Hopi pottery collections at the American Museum of Natural History, and back home to First Mesa. They share their experiences of reconnecting with Hopi pottery, their reflections on the origins and evolution of the art form, and their hopes for the next generation of Hopi artists.
Heitman is an associate professor of anthropology in the School of Global Integrative Studies.
