Phoenix Art Museum has received the largest gift of Native art in its history: 185 works by 99 Indigenous artists from 44 tribal nations, donated by The William P. Healey Collection of Native American Art. The acquisition, announced on June 6, 2026, includes paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures spanning the 20th century to the present, and will premiere in the exhibition *The Way We Came: A Century of Indigenous Art* from August 26, 2026 through July 11, 2027.
The gift critically strengthens the museum’s Art of the Americas Collection by filling a major gap in modern and contemporary Indigenous representation. It highlights intergenerational artistic traditions—including parent-child artists like Fred and Michael Kabotie—and features 22 women artists, advancing recognition of Indigenous women. By placing these works alongside existing holdings, the museum aims to challenge established art historical narratives and honor the enduring influence of Native artists across North America.