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(Washington, D.C.) The Indian Craft Shop announces its Spring/Summer calendar of events and Highlight of the Month Program. The Highlight of the Month Program showcases and educates the work of an individual artist, craft area or region. Our aim is to illustrate diversity and the wide variety of artistic expressions and traditions in the country today. Educational information sheets and artist bios are provided to the public at the time of each exhibit.

Highlight of the Month – Navajo Rugs – March 16-25
Wool rugs woven from the looms of Navajo weavers are among the world’s finest weavings. Traditionally taught by mother to daughter, weavers use upright looms to create these remarkable works. This show features an amazing variety of the styles, from the famous Two Grey Hills, Ganado, Teec Nos Pos, Crystal, Burntwater and other designs named for the regions where the patterns originated, to pictorials, samplers, miniatures and other contemporary styles.

Artist of the Month – Baskets by Robin Lazore (Mohawk) – April 11-22
Robin Lazore has been making baskets since she was 16 years old. She makes her baskets using the wood of the black ash tree and sweet grass. Her baskets come in many sizes, from one-inch lidded sweetgrass baskets to over 10-inch fancy plaited baskets. Robin is also known for her strawberry and pineapple twist baskets, peace belt design and other colorful decorative patterns.

Artist of the Month – Sculpture & Jewelry by Kathy “Elk Woman” Whitman (Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara) – May 9-21
Kathy “Elk Woman” Whitman, Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara, is a sculptor, jeweler and painter. She is known for her monumental sculptures of welded steel and also carves alabaster, soapstone and marble. A versatile artist, she moves from large-scale, monumental pieces to creating delicate jewelry. The sculptural quality of her necklaces, bracelets and rings makes them special one-of-a-kind wearable art.

Artist of the Month – Jewelry by Leo Yazzie (Navajo) –
June 13-24
Award-winning Navajo jeweler Leo Yazzie has been designing and making fine jewelry for over 26 years. Leo’s work in gold and silver features a combination of traditional and contemporary designs set with stones of turquoise, red and pink coral, sugilite, lapis, opal and other quality gemstones. Rich multi-colored inlay work often highlights larger stones or adds accent to his designs. His avant-garde work is fitting for today’s contemporary world.

Artist of the Month – Pottery by Pahponee (Kickapoo) –
July 11-22
The pottery by Pahponee is inspired by her dreams, visions and personal life experiences often including wildlife and elements of nature. She works with a variety of clays and pigments from across the U.S. and Canada and is continually experimenting with colors and shapes. Each pot is unique – from smooth white satin finishes to pinks, browns and blacks – some may have fire clouds from outdoor firing, others may be sculptural with buffalos that seem to emerge from the pots or have tiny dragonflies etched into the surface.

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The Indian Craft Shop, managed by Guest Services, Inc., represents authentic American Indian arts and crafts from over 50 tribal areas within the United States. The Shop has been inside the Department of the Interior since 1938 and is under historic preservation. For additional information, call (202) 208-4056, email IndianCraftShop@GuestServices.com.

A photo ID is needed for access to the building. The public entrance to the U.S. Department of the Interior is at 18th & C Streets, NW. Handicap Access is available at 18th & E Streets. The Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Interior Museum across the hall from the Shop is also open to the public. For information about the Interior Museum exhibits, programs and mural tours, contact (202) 208-4743.

Public Transportation
There is metered parking on the street. Farragut West and Farragut North are the closest metro stops. It's a six-block walk, or catch an S1 or 80 bus to the corner of 18th and C Streets. Buses are $.35 with a metrorail transfer (pick one up at the Metro rail station before you get on the train).

Indian Craft Shop
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
(202) 208-4056