Salt River Art Trail
Expiration: May 13th 2025
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the Phoenix metropolitan area and was established by Executive Order on June 14, 1879. With two distinct backgrounds and cultures, the Community is comprised of two Native American tribes: the “Akimel O’odham” (River People) and the “Xalychidom Piipaash” (Upriver people), also known as the Pima and Maricopa.
Explore the Salt River Art Trail and feel the strength and resiliency of the Pima and Maricopa through the eyes of Community member artists like Jeffrey Fulwilder, Anthony Collins and Jacob Butler.
While visiting the Salt River Indian Community, enjoy the art located throughout Salt River’s Talking Stick Entertainment District.
Tag us using hashtag #SaltRiverArtTrail
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Basket Dancers
Four female figures balancing baskets honoring the women who keep the traditional dances alive. Sculpture made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.
Fire Keepers
Four figures circled around the fire, representing the four directions, the Earth and the role of Fire Keepers. Sculpture made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.
Flute Players
Towering male figures etched with meaningful symbols that represent culture, nature and our people. Sculpture made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.
Gifts of a River
Canvas piece made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commuity artist, Dwayne Manuel. The Visitor Center is home to various art pieces from other SRPMIC artists from pottery to drawings.
Gourd Men
Five traditional singers with long, flowing hair representing a stylized version of Pima warriors. Sculpture made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.
Various Art Pieces
Various art pieces along with photography done by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member, Anthony "Thosh" Collins.
Various Art Pieces
Various art pieces along with photography done by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Anthony "Thosh" Collins and a new art installation SRPMIC artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.
Various Art Pieces and Building Accents
Various exterior art pieces featuring Jacob Butler
SALT RIVER
The Salt River panels are reflections of our connection to the ocean. Bracelets, effigies, and etched shell are traditional artforms that are thousands of years old. Although we live in the desert, we maintain a strong connection to the ocean. These images are a testament to that relationship.
GILA RIVER
The butterfly is spoken of in our O'odham creation stories. The Piipaash have been called the Butterfly people by some historians, because of their regalia. The butterfly plays a special role in our ecosystem. The images are an interpretation of their flight from their homelands to their arrival in ours.
SANTA CRUZ RIVER
The Santa Cruz River images are of a traditional farmer super imposed in front of the waters that sustained our people from the beginning of time. The "birds in flight" motif in the backgrounds of both people are a representation of the cultural heritage that is carried in all of us. The woman is wearing a historic camp dress that is historic of both the Piipaash and O’odham. She is placed in front of the same images, while she carries on the traditions of her ancestors.
COLORADO RIVER
The images along the Colorado River are playful representations of endangered fish once abundant in all of the waters of the Boardwalk. The Gila Chub, Humback Chub and the Sonora sucker all once were found in abundance in these rivers. They undoubtedly were part of the diet of both tribes known as River people, the O’odham and Piipaash.
VERDE RIVER
The image on the Verde River is of the Red Mountain. A place very special to our Tribe. The Red Mountain preserve sits along the edge of the Salt and the Verde Rivers. Many ceremonies and cultural events are held in the area, often through the night and into the next days
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SALT RIVER
The Salt River panels are reflections of our connection to the ocean. Bracelets, effigies, and etched shell are traditional artforms that are thousands of years old. Although we live in the desert, we maintain a strong connection to the ocean. These images are a testament to that relationship.
GILA RIVER
The butterfly is spoken of in our O'odham creation stories. The Piipaash have been called the Butterfly people by some historians, because of their regalia. The butterfly plays a special role in our ecosystem. The images are an interpretation of their flight from their homelands to their arrival in ours.
SANTA CRUZ RIVER
The Santa Cruz River images are of a traditional farmer super imposed in front of the waters that sustained our people from the beginning of time. The "birds in flight" motif in the backgrounds of both people are a representation of the cultural heritage that is carried in all of us. The woman is wearing a historic camp dress that is historic of both the Piipaash and O’odham. She is placed in front of the same images, while she carries on the traditions of her ancestors.
COLORADO RIVER
The images along the Colorado River are playful representations of endangered fish once abundant in all of the waters of the Boardwalk. The Gila Chub, Humback Chub and the Sonora sucker all once were found in abundance in these rivers. They undoubtedly were part of the diet of both tribes known as River people, the O’odham and Piipaash.
VERDE RIVER
The image on the Verde River is of the Red Mountain. A place very special to our Tribe. The Red Mountain preserve sits along the edge of the Salt and the Verde Rivers. Many ceremonies and cultural events are held in the area, often through the night and into the next days
Various Traditional Art Pieces
Traditional art throughout property and located in the Talking Stick Resort Cultural Center
Various Traditional Art Pieces
Huhugam Ki Museum is owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Traditional art can be found throughout the property
Various Traditional Art Pieces
Traditional art can be found throughout the property
Water Birds
Three long-legged birds sitting in a stream to memorialize Colorado Rockies President Keli McGregor. Sculpture made by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist, Jeffrey Fulwilder.