Rick Kinsel (Zia water jar)
Curator Rick Kinsel is President of the Vilcek Foundation in Lenapehoking (New York City).
Curator Rick Kinsel is President of the Vilcek Foundation in Lenapehoking (New York City).
Curator Ramson Lomatewama (Hopi) has a background in education and is primarily a glassblower and a consultant for a variety of educational institutions.
Ramson Lomatewama (Hopi) has a background in education and is primarily a glassblower and a consultant for a variety of educational institutions.
Curator Jonathan Loretto (Jemez, Cochiti) is a jeweler and potter who is always dedicated to getting work done. He graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, with a degree in Studio Arts with emphasis in Sculpture.
Curator Monica Silva Lovato is a fourth-generation traditional potter and a third-generation silversmith from the Pueblos of San Felipe and Kewa/Santo Domingo. A multimedia artist, she focuses on traditional pottery integrated with silverwork to create custom contemporary pieces. Her work explores the concept of trace and the connections across generations, as she aims to begin conversations that will help support young potters on their own journey. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Studio Arts with emphasis in Ceramics from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe.