Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades

Part I: The Beginnings, 1976-1986

Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 3:00pm

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

A look back at Kayenta’s visionary start—when a dream of intentional desert living first took root. This event traces the original land acquisition, early designs, and the radical idea of building a sustainable, artful community in the red rock canyons of southern Utah.

The Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades

Celebrating a Vision. Honoring a Legacy. Inspiring the Future.

The Kayenta 100 Project is a living history initiative honoring the first five decades of the Kayenta community in southern Utah. From its bold beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a vibrant hub for culture, design, and desert living, this five-part series invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on the people, projects, and ideas that shaped Kayenta’s unique story. Through storytelling, archival media, open discussions, and interactive experiences, each chapter highlights a transformative era in Kayenta’s evolution.