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2009 HEEF Silent Auction

The Hopi Education Endowment Fund invites you to join them for their 6th Annual Silent Auction, which will take place Saturday March 7th, 2009 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4000 N. Central Ave in Phoenix AZ.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see and bid on this year's signature piece, a one-of-a-kind collective collaboration of turtles done by emerging and highly acclaimed Hopi/Tewa potters titled "Yöngösona". Collaborative artists include: Rainy Nahe, Jacob Koopee, Delmar Polacca, Fawn Navasie, Val Kahe, Garrett Maho, Larson Goldtooth, Bernadette Poleahla-Crook, Hisi Nampeyo and Vernon Kahe.

In addition, through the financial support of Title Sponsor Peabody Energy in addition to sponsorships from Arizona Public Service, GoalBusters, Merrill Lynch, Walker & Armstrong LLC, Husk Partners, Native Peoples Magazine and Wells Fargo, attendees can also look forward to and an enjoy an evening entertainment, food, and of course, the opportunity to view and bid on exquisite Hopi crafts and original artwork including baskets, paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, katsina dolls, sculptures and various other media donated by Hopi artists.

HEEF Executive Director LuAnn Leonard stated, "We invite you to join us and not only is this a chance for you to get a piece of fabulous Hopi art, but also support Hopi Education programs." She added that in addition to auction, in the event a bidder is unable to get their coveted piece, attendees can try their luck at the raffle that accompanies the auction with an average of over 40 prizes ranging from artwork to gift certificates to golf packages.

The HEEF would like to thank the follwing Artists and Sponsors whom generously supported the 2009 HEEF Silent Auction:

Collaborative Turtle Potters:
Rainy Naha, Jacob Koopee, Delmar Polacca, Hisi Nampeyo, Fawn Navasie, Val Kahe, Garrett Maho, Bernadette Poleahla-Crook, Larson Goldtooth, & Vernon Kahe

Donating Artists:
Duane Maktima · Jeanette Katoney · Aaron J. Fredericks · Gloria Kahe · Kim Obrzut · Clark Tenakhongva · Sonwai · Elmer Satala, Jr. · Buddy Tubinaghtewa · Grace Tahbo Douma · Ed Seechoma · Nuvadi · Sheryl Susunkewa · Alex Youvella · Roy Talahaftewa · John Fredericks · Monica Nuvamsa · Kerry David · Timothy & Trini Mowa · Iva Honyestewa · Eugene Fredericks · Iva Honyestewa · Elene Atokuku · Sam Tenakhongva · Cordelia Casuse · Edward Honyestewa · Leland Dennis · Ernest Northrup · Eileen Egan · Kevin Quannie · Olin Tsingine · Rueben Saufkie · Sidney Sahneyah · Keith Torres · Darlene Nuvamsa · Manuel Chavarria · Fred Ross · Milland Lomakema · Nick Nuvamsa · Mary Morez ·Rick Honyouti · Akema Honyumptwewa · Donna Humetewa · Frank Honanie · Ed Kabotie · Kiva Southwest Arts · Hopi Arts & Crafts Silvercraft · Hopi Putavi Project · Iskasokpu Gallery · Glenn Green Galleries · Monongya Gallery · Tsakurshovi · Corn Maiden Arts and more...

The HEEF is also still accepting artwork and for more information on the raffle and auction contact HEEF staff at (928) 734-2275. The HEEF is a 7871 (a) charitable non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

All proceeds benefit deserving Hopi college students across the U.S. in addition to funding other educational programs for the Hopi people. The HEEF is a 7871 (a) charitable non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.