First Friday | Carving with James Johnson
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004 | Phoenix, AZ
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Experience a touch of Alaska in Arizona with Tlingit artist James Johnson during this First Friday at the Heard Museum!This June, join us as we bring an evening inspired by Alaska Native arts and culture to the desert. Meet artist James Johnson (Tlingit) for a live carving demonstration, where you’ll see traditional techniques take shape and hear firsthand how his work is rooted in heritage, storytelling, and place. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the artistry and cultural knowledge that flow from the Pacific Northwest coast — cool in spirit, even on a warm Phoenix night.
The Cantina will be open late, serving up a delicious selection of food and drinks to keep you refreshed as you explore. And as always, admission to the Heard Museum is FREE* during First Friday.
*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure in Steele Auditorium, and can be paid at the door.
- Adult: $10
- Senior (65+): $7
- Military: $7
- Student (with ID): $5
- Children (6-17): $5
See more event details: https://heard.org/first-friday-june2026/.
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About the Artist: James Johnson is an award-winning Tlingit artist and carver from Juneau, Alaska. He belongs to the Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan (Eagle Killerwhale) and carries forward a powerful lineage of leaders and makers, including Chiefs Gusht’eiheen, Jimmy Johnson, and Peter Johnson, for whom he is named. Encouraged by his late father, Franklin Johnson, he has dedicated his life to perpetuating the Tlingit art form — honoring his ancestors through his art.
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