Stephen Hansen
Sculpture
Stephen Hansen often draws inspiration for his work from a play on words, a common phrase or a bit of conversation.

Elaine Wiggins Howe
Major Contributor to the Arts
Elaine Wiggins Howe has long been known as a relentless arts advocate for young people in her native community of Roswell.

Tom Joyce
Blacksmithing and Sculpture
Master blacksmith Tom Joyce moved to El Rito, New Mexico from Oklahoma when he was 12 years-old and has practiced his craft here for 35 years.

Joseph Lonewolf
Pottery
Santa Clara Pueblo potter Joseph Lonewolf is widely credited with advancing the art of modern pottery beyond traditional boundaries.

William A. Miller
Major Contributor to the Arts
Philanthropist, entrepreneur, financial advisor and renowned collector of contemporary and Native American art.

Carmella Padilla
Literary Arts
Santa Fe native Carmella Padilla is an award-winning author and editor who has written extensively about the Hispano art, culture and history of New Mexico.

Pasatiempo
Major Contributor to the Arts
Covering arts and entertainment in northern New Mexico’s active and high impact arts industry for nearly three decades.

Edward Vega
Sculpture
Edward Vega of Albuquerque is a prolific and versatile artist noted for his monumental sculptures and set designs for major motion pictures.