San Esteban Mission at Acoma, built in 1629.

Acoma Pueblo also known as the Sky City is the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. Acoma Pueblo hosts a number of events each year that are open to the general public. Some festivities are held in the nearby communities of Anzac, Acomita and McCartys. Many Acoma Pueblo people reside in these communities and return to Sky City for public and private events. The people of Acoma invite visitors to take advantage of everything Sky City has to offer. From the living history of an ageless way of life at the Sky City Cultural Center to the excitement of the Sky City Casino Hotel. Visitors will satisfy their appetites for culture and entertainment.

Bear Creek Gallery Owners

Pictured:  Dennis Martin, Rebecca Victorino Martin (Acoma Pubelo), and Rebecca's mom, Daisy Aragon (Acoma Pueblo).

Potter, Daisy Aragon, learned the art of pottery from her mother Clara Martin Victorino. Her pottery can be found across the country in galleries, gift shops and homes of collectors.

As a Native American-owned business, we are committed to supporting Native American art and artists. All art and jewelry are hand selected and most come directly from the reservations and the artists.

Rebecca Martin is Acoma Pueblo from New Mexico. Acoma is located 65 miles west of Albuquerque. She was born and raised by her grandparents on the reservation and was taught the traditional ways of the Acoma culture, including the art of pottery. Rebecca's mother, Daisy Aragon, brother, Marvis Aragon and his wife, Wanda, are all award-winning potters. Some of their work can be seen on the Pottery page.

Rebecca's knowledge of southwestern tribal traditions and arts is crucial to product selection. Jewelry, pottery, and art and crafts are chosen based on her knowledge of traditional Native American artwork. She knows the processes and materials used by traditional and contemporary artists and the artists' relationship to traditional arts and crafts. The pieces are carefully chosen based on the artists' faithful representation of the traditional arts.

Enjoy a unique shopping experience with the scent of pinion burning in a fireplace, gentle splashing of waterfalls and soft Native American flute music. Bear Creek Gallery is a Native American-owned and operated specialty store focusing on the rich heritage of Native American art, jewelry and crafts.

Promoting, protecting and educating for North America's finest Native American artisans and craftspeople is an important goal at Bear Creek.