Jim Griffith’s advice on experiencing TMY Folk Arts:
What I like to do is take a general look-around to see who’s doing what and where, and then zero in on a few choices so as to learn more. Our invited demonstrators are gregarious folks, and will be happy and proud to discuss not only the ‘whats’ of their art forms, but the even more fascinating ‘whys’. That’s what TMY is all about, after all: getting to know and better understand the marvelous diversity of the folks we share this place with!”
How to Experience Folk Arts
You can experience visual folk arts all along CHURCH STREET on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm (some artists will remain open during night hours)
- Church Street will feature Yaqui and O’odham pavilions of artists;
- An eclectic assortment of artists from many traditions are also present on Church Street;
- Although some artists will have items for sale, all are prepared to demonstrate and discuss what they do.
- Some artists MAY NOT WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED: please ask before taking photos.
List of Folk Artists (General, Church Street)
| Aida Robles Mertz/Maria J. Robles | Papel Picado |
| Akiko Victorson | Japanese Shodo Calligraphy |
| Andrew Dennis Coriz | Hopi Katchina Carver |
| Bonyang Michaels | Lao Weaving |
| Carletta Nez | Navajo Bead and Turquoise Work |
| Charlotte Nsabaka | Congolese Seamstress |
| Chieko (Chi) Nakano | Origami |
| Cuneyt Akcay | Turkish Calligraphy |
| David Maciborski | Church Art (St. Michael’s) |
| Delia (Valdez) Mora | Sewing and Dressmaking |
| Dianne L. Kee | Navajo Jewelry |
| Dick Schorr | Reata/Rope Braiding |
| Dr. Ihor Kunasz | Ukrainian Pysanka Eggs |
| Earl Dino Patterson | Hopi Contemporary Carver |
| Enrique Ramirez | Huichol Art |
| Esteban Osuna | Boots/Leatherwork |
| Etta Todacheenie | Dine Weaving |
| Faeza Hillilian | Middle Eastern Fiber Arts/Calligraphy |
| Francisca Alvarado | Oaxacan Animals |
| George/Alexandra Terleckyj | Ukrainian Embroidery |
| Gerald Lomaventema (SFA) | Hopi Jewelry |
| Grace Beltrans/Colores de Corozon | Sewing Creations and Woodwork |
| Hafize Aksoy | Soap |
| Jesus Garcia | Mecates |
| Josefina P. Lizarraga | Mexican Paper Flowers |
| Judy Tom | Chinese Red Paper Lanterns |
| Kubra Yalcin | Turkish Jewelry |
| Leah Weinrich | Judith Lind Tatting Club |
| Lee Jackson | Kiowa Jewelry, Fans, and Drums |
| Lizeth/Porfirio Mora | Mata Ortiz Pottery |
| Majda Khatoon | Indian Rahki Bracelets |
| Maria Arvizu (Baude) | Pinatas |
| Marisela Montiel | Chicana Art/Murals |
| Marvin Todacheenie | Dine Instruments |
| Mercedes Pantaleon | Pinatas |
| Mohammad Abdullah Jasim | Turkish Iznik Ceramics |
| Mohyeddin Abdulaziz | Arabic Calligraphy |
| Mustafa/Mine Calik | Ebru/Water Marbeling |
| Pamela Farnam-Todacheenie | Dine Beadwork |
| Paul Lim | Chinese Calligraphy |
| Raji Rajagopalan | Kolami/Rice Flour Painting |
| Refugee Focus | Sewing and Textiles |
| Saba Ahmadi/Sadiqa Begum | Henna |
| Tim Yazzie | Native American Silver Jewelry |
| Toni Ham | African American Church Hats |
| Turkish Bazaar | Turkish Traditional Arts |
| Victor Salazar | Los Vatos Motorcycle Club Colors |
| Zehra Kilcak | Turkish Ceramics |
| Zenon Korytko | Ukrainian Wood Carving |
Church Street Pavilion of Pascua Yaqui Nation Artists
Demonstrators of arts to include Yaqui tradition bearers and contemporary artists.
Daniel Vega, Department Director
Department of Language & Culture, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Yaqui Contemporary Artists:
| Francisco Baltazar | Paintings representing Yaqui culture |
| Mesquite Horse Rescue | Metal work and jewelry |
| Shop 1519/Luis Rodriguez | Acrylic paintings, prints, posters, and t-shirts |
| Jose Morillo | Original drawings and prints |
| David Moreno | Original art |
| Israel Gallardo | Original art |
| Louis Valenzuela | Traditional carvings |
| Jose B. Gallardo | Original arts and crafts |
| Blue Sky Trading | Plant medicines and curandismo products |
| Raven (Rudy Vega) | Deer’s Eye necklaces, medicine pouches, spiritual blessings |
| Raul Osuna | Lino prints |
| Shop 1519/Mario Valencia | Acrylic and oil paintings, silkscreens |
| Gabriel Ayala | Traditional wearable art |
| Maria Arvayo | Original prints |
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| Jose Maria Matuz | Harp and Violin |
| Steve Armadillo | Deer Singing Instruments |
| Modesto Bule | Pascola Necklaces |
| Paula Yucupicio | Paper Flowers |
| Irene Sanchez | Paper Flowers |
| Miss Pascua Yaqui | Information about the MPY Program and the communities they represent |
| Department of Language and Culture | History, Language, and Culture of the Pascua Yaqui Nation |
Church Street Pavilion of O’odham Nation Artists
Demonstrators of arts to include O’odham basket weaving, painting, pottery, beaded and horsehair jewelry, gourds and woodcarving.
Bernard Siquieros, Education Curator
Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum
Artists:
Rhonda Wilson Basketry
Hiram Enos Horsehair Basketry
Michael Chiago Paintings
Lola Thomas Basketry
Draven Wison Paintings
Sadie Marks Basketry
Homer Marks, Jr. Carvings
Jeffory/Eva Antone Paintings
Mary/Erna Pablo Basketry
Cassie Antone Paintings
Joanna Robles Pyrography Art
Vivian Enos Jewelry
Cheryl Francisco Crochet
Valorie Francisco Beaded Jewelry
Paula Ignacio Jewelry
Sherrie Frank Jewelry
Victor Garcia Paintings
Carol Garcia Arts and Crafts
Donny Preston Carvings
Gus Antone Paintings
Phillip Vanentine Paintings