Pablita Velarde

Native American painter and muralist

Pablita Velarde - Native American painter and muralist
Born

September 19th, 1918
106 years ago

Died

January 12th, 2006
19 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A Santa Clara Pueblo artist focused on preserving Native American culture through art. Specializing in traditional Pueblo pottery and painting, gained recognition for contributing to the revival of Pueblo style painting. Worked on significant murals that depict the history and stories of the Santa Clara Pueblo people. Received numerous awards, including being the first woman to receive a fellowship from the New Mexico Community Foundation.

Created murals in the Santa Clara Pueblo

Won the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence

Participated in exhibitions at the Museum of New Mexico

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