NEA National Heritage Fellows

In-depth profiles of NEA National Heritage Fellows from 1982 to the present. Materials for 1982-2007 biographies courtesy of Documentary Arts. Use of some photographs courtesy of the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives & Collections.

Carmen Baron Headshot Photo
2025
Carmen Baron
Mexican Folk Costume Maker and Dancer
Peniel Guerrier Profile picture
2025
Peniel Guerrier
Haitian Dancer, Drummer, and Educator
Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga Photo
2025
Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga
Bon Odori Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer
Ernie Marsh Photo
2025
Ernie Marsh
Bit & Spur Maker and Silversmith
Edward Poullard Photo
2025
Edward Poullard
Creole Musician
Steve Tamayo Ancestral Voices Mural South Omaha Nebraska Photo
2025
Steve Tamayo (Sicangu Lakota)
Traditional Lakota Artist and Educator
UBC official centennial picture
2025
Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America
Men's Choral and Bandura Ensemble
Headshot of a man.
2024
Bril Barrett
Tap Dancer
A man poses before a painting of two young men.
2024
Fabian Debora
Chicano Muralist
A woman in dark glasses holding a guitar.
2024
Rosie Flores
Rockabilly and Country Musician
A man plying a fiddle.
2024
Trimble Gilbert (Gwich'in)
Gwich'in Fiddler
A man surrounded by carousel and carvings.
2024
Todd Goings
Carousel Carver and Restorationist
A woman in traditional dress.
2024
Susan Hudson (Navajo/Diné)
Quilter
Headshot of a woman.
2024
Pat Johnson
Community Activist and Organizer
Headshot of a woman.
2024
June Kuramoto
Koto Musician