Adriana Felix is a Yaqui artist, raised in Tucson, Arizona who creates detailed clay dolls. Since a child, Adriana was always drawn to art and the details in creating it. Adriana’s parents were raised in the community of Old Pascua. Here she learned to cherish and be inspired by her Yaqui culture. Growing up in Tucson … Read more
“Toni Ham was the sole creator of Toni’s Designs and was the drive behind this unique millinery art. Her character comes through these hat designs, showing every bit of sophistication, fierceness, and beauty. When it came to fashion, for as long as I can remember, Toni always dressed to perfection and with grace. Most of Toni’s … Read more
Metalsmithing Apache and Navajo silversmith and micro-inlay artist sharing traditional metalsmithing and copper casting at Tucson’s Mission Garden. | Artists at Work “I’m a silversmith. I learned my artform from my dad over the course of my life. I started when I was around seven years old. I design anything from traditional Navajo jewelry to more … Read more
O’odham Pottery Tohono O’odham potter revitalizing traditional paddle-and-anvil pottery with the O’odham Haha’adam Collective for the next generation of makers. Wa:k O’odham artist, Harrison Preston is a traditional Basket weaver and potter, who creates both traditional and contemporary work, all while trying to preserve and respect the traditions therein. He was raised and currently lives on the San Xavier … Read more
Delwyn Tawvaya, Hopi Silversmith. 2025 Delwyn Tawvaya, a Hopi silversmith from the Snow Clan of Soongöpavi Village, Second Mesa, carries forward the tradition of Hopi Overlay silverwork taught to him by his mentor, Gerald Lomaventema. Actively involved in Hopi ceremonial life, Delwyn balances farming, fatherhood, and silversmithing, creating jewelry that reflects Hopi symbols and spiritual … Read more
Hand-built, open-fired pottery rooted in Paquimé traditions. Working with Regeneración on Tucson’s south side to introduce clay practices to La Doce neighbors. | 2026 Artists At Work Cohort Porfirio “Pilo” Mora, Mata Ortiz Potter. Tucson, AZ | 2023 Master-Apprentice Award Porfirio “Pilo” Mora is a highly respected and influential artist in the world of Mata Ortiz Pottery, … Read more
Alex Beeshligaii, Silversmith. Tucson, AZ | 2022 Alex Beeshligaii (Naabeehó Dineh/Apache) has worked as a traditional Naabeeho Dineh silversmith for more than 30 years, making jewelry using tufa and sand molds. He learned the artform from family and community members as well as from artists Sam Tabaha (Klagetoh/Naabeehó Dineh), Rick Manuel (Tohono O’odham), Alan Wallace … Read more
Quinton Antone, Silversmith. Tucson, AZ | MA 2020 Quinton Antone (Tohono O’odham Nation/Kiowa) is a silversmith who grew up watching his uncle Duke Sine (Apache) create intricate paintings. He later learned techniques such as overlay, sawing, and polishing from Tohono O’odham silversmiths James Fedenheim and Rick Manuel. These teachers encouraged him to continue, giving him … Read more
Louis David Valenzuela, Woodcarver & Mask Maker. Tucson, AZ | 2018 Louis David Valenzuela is one of the last traditional Yoeme cottonwood mask makers in Southern Arizona. From trees that have died, he harvests cottonwood and receives messages from it to guide his creations. He learned the form from traditional Pascola maskmakers from New and … Read more
Gerald Lomaventema, Hopi Overlay Jeweler. Second Mesa, AZ | 2016 Gerald Lomaventema will share the tradition of Hopi overlay jewelry, which he observed his father create when he was young. He began a formal apprenticeship at age 19 through the Hopi Guild Co-op on Second Mesa, and later learned to create jewelry in 3D and … Read more