Museum of Northern Arizona members: Please join us for the opening reception of MNA’s newest exhibit, Call of the Colorado Plateau, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. A  Colton Circle reception will be held from 2-3 pm, with the Members Preview immediately following from 3-4 pm.

Please enter through the North Special Events entrance and check in with our team in the Sarah Lee Branigar Reading Room (Living Room) before heading to Branigar Chase Auditorium for light refreshments, socializing, and remarks.

RSVP to Member & Programs Manager, Sarah Downing, by emailing membership@musnaz.org or calling 928-774-5211 x285.

About this exhibit: Step into a world of vast horizons, rugged canyons, and quiet solitude with Call of the Colorado Plateau. This immersive exhibition invites visitors to explore the profound impact of nature on the human spirit. Artists and adventurers drawn to the plateau’s stunning landscapes figure prominently, yet the show goes beyond the visual with multisensory experiences that capture the essence of being in the wilds. Breathe in the earthy scent of sun-warmed juniper, listen to the whisper of canyon winds, and feel the textured sandstone beneath your fingertips. Through tangible encounters, you’ll discover that the beauty of the Colorado Plateau is not only in what you see—but in how it makes you feel.

Image: Untitled painting (detail view) by Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, Museum of Northern Arizona collection | C2440