The Native American people of this region have lived in harmony and respect with their natural environment.

Stories of their emergence and of their living history are handed down from one generation to the next through prayer and song. The traditional knowledge of their ancestors is the basis for how they live today and is reflected in architecture, traditions, arts and ceremony.

We are most grateful for the blessings of our Earth Mother as she provides us with all that we need to sustain our livelihood now, and into the future. As native people living in modern times, we have a responsibility to maintain balance with our natural environment and world trends. As you explore this collection of traditional and contemporary artwork, you will see memories of the past as well as the voice and creativity of modern native people.

We invite you to enjoy this celebration of cultural art.

Julia Wall

“Through my artwork, I hope to visually convey the importance of the traditional Native American practices, especially portrayed through that of women. I believe that women in particular, are the carriers of our traditions and by holding this ever so fragile, yet...

Prudy V Correa

My name is Prudy V. Correa. I am from the Pueblo of Acoma. My clan is Red Corn from my Mother’s clan and Sky from my Father’s clan. I have been making pottery since I was about 10 years old. I learned pottery making from my Grandmother, Marie Miller and my Mother,...

Kathleen Wall

Throughout her formative years, Kathleen Wall considered Pueblo Pottery a basic ingredient in her life. As a young woman she looked on as her grandparents, mother and aunts all made pueblo pottery, and Kathleen followed in their footsteps. A teenager with strong...

Gary Keene

My name is Waya'aisiwa and I am Eagle clan (Dyaami) from Acoma Pueblo on my mother’s side. On my father’s side I am Dine, Red streak extending into the water clan (Taachiini). My english name is Gary Keene. I am a self taught artist, drawing since 1968 and have no...

Rochelle Lovato

Rochelle (Antonio) Lovato is a Native American contemporary artist enrolled in the Acoma Pueblo and is also of Cheyenne River Sioux descent. She was raised in New Mexico and has also lived in South Dakota. She currently resides with her family in Los Lunas, New...

Luis Romero

I am a self taught artist which began in the early 80's. I made my drums for many years but stopped for a period of time. About 3 years ago, I started making drums again with my son. My inspiration came from my dad, Cruz Romero, many uncles, and elders; Joe Luis and...

Leslie Velardez Jaramillo

First born granddaughter and daughter of Robin Teller, Leslie is the fifth generation to work in pottery. She feels fortunate to have spent time with her grandmother Stella as a small child. During this time is where she was allowed to play with the clay and watch her...

Stan Lucero

Stanley Lucero (Laguna) has been a photographer for a number of years and is slowly adjusting to digital format. The photographs on display were taken with a single lens reflex and a 4-by-5 medium format press camera. Stan is a veteran of both tribal government and...

Glenda Loretto

Glenda Loretto was born into an artistic family from Jemez Pueblo. Her mother was a potter and her sister, Estella Loretto is a renowned artist. Glenda graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe in 1993, earning an Associate of Fine Arts....

Tony Jojola

“After thirty years of being involved with the molten medium, and coming from a potter’s background and being Pueblo Indian, I look at glass as clay that can’t be touched. Like clay, anything can be made from class. Some of my biggest influences stem from watching my...