News Release 

September 4, 2003 

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT SUMMER EXHIBITION:
AUTHENTIC NAVAJO WEAVINGS

Santa Ana, CA – Airport Director Alan L. Murphy and the John Wayne Airport Arts Commission is pleased to announce the Late Summer/Early Fall 2003 exhibition, AUTHENTIC NAVAJO WEAVINGS, in the Concourse Gallery of the Thomas F. Riley Terminal at John Wayne Airport. The displays will be visible across from Gates 1-4 and 11-14 with the exhibition open through October 26, 2003.

The Eye-Dazzlers and Germantown Weavings that will be a part of the display at John Wayne Airport showcase the wide and vibrant range of colors and geometric patterns from authentic Navajo weavings. “The Airport is very proud to be hosting this exhibit,” said Mr. Murphy. “The goal of the Airport Arts Program in providing exhibitions such as this is to offer the traveling public with an enriching experience upon visiting our Terminal.”

The exhibition represents just a portion of the exciting variety of Navajo Weavings and authentic mission Indian baskets from the collection of Mark Hilbert of Newport Beach, CA. Mr. Hilbert grew up in his father’s appliance business in Pasadena, CA but developed a finely honed aesthetic eye early in his life. This recognition of items with significant cultural and aesthetic value developed into a wonderful collection of unique items and the Airport is excited about the opportunity to place some of them on display.

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