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A woman stands on a shore wearing a woven blue and yellow blanket.
Press Release
Dec 08, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of Clarissa Rizal, 2016 National Heritage Fellow

A woman stands in a field twirling while wearing a black and white woven robe.
Press Release
Dec 06, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of Teri Rofkar, 2009 National Heritage Fellow

Ramón "Chunky" Sánchez sits in a wheelchair, holding a guitar and smiling, in front of a large group of communitiy members and performers wearing colorful and elaborate Aztec costumes.
Press Release
Nov 01, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of 2013 National Heritage Fellow Ramón “Chunky” Sánchez

Woman in traditional dress holding a woven basket and standing in a large field.
Press Release
Aug 03, 2016

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Clara Neptune Keezer

Joe Derrane at home with his accordion
Press Release
Jul 27, 2016

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Joe Derrane

Ralph Stanley, bluegrass musician standing in front of his band's tour bus
Press Release
Jun 24, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Ralph Stanley

man kneeling outside with face jug
Press Release
Mar 09, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of 1992 National Heritage Fellow Jerry Brown

Standing in front of some of the tools of his craft, Gerald Hawpetoss smiles and holds a pair of small moccassins and an example of his beadwork.
Press Release
Jan 27, 2016

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of 1992 National Heritage Fellow Gerald Hawpetoss

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