Jenni Pagano

“I started weaving contemporary baskets partly out of necessity. When I was 18, I didn’t have a car. When I would run out of material, I would look for other things to either weave with or incorporate—other plant material or sometimes metal and stones and bones and hair. All these things would go into my … Read more

We’re continuing to support Arizona-based traditional artists and culture bearers in passing on their artforms though our annual Master Apprentice Artist Award. This year we’ll be making 10 awards—$5,000 for the Master artist and $500 to the emerging artist. Nominations are open now through May 15. Artists are nominated by peers within their community, cultural … Read more

Auction items include artwork by Indigenous, African American, and Mexican American heritage-based artists from Loom.Market, an online marketplace administered by SFA, where heritage-based artists can sell work, network, and preserve cultural knowledge. Find handmade Mata Ortiz pottery, African American Southern-style hats, Indigenous jewelry and more. 

An open-air winter market featuring Indigenous, African American and Mexican American heritage-based artists from LOOM Market Find that one-of-a-kind gift, or treat to something special, while you support heritage-based artists build their business and their art communities. Meet the artists in person!Featuring artwork for sale and/or auction by: Elena Mendez, Rosemarie Ramon, Harrison P. Preston, … Read more