"I would tell [young artists] to not fear seeing with the heart or  self-expression, but to fear to not take the challenge to do it or to remain silent about what they want to express and witness to make this a better world. When we create art, we have the capacity to leave a better world for those who come after us." -- Veronica Castillo, 2013 NEA National Heritage Fellow

You can read our complete interview with master folk artist Veronica Castillo here. And visit our News Room for information on how to attend this year's Heritage Fellows Concert Celebration in person or online.