Two Tucson natives named 2023 USA Art Fellows
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- 27 Feb 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two Tucson-based artists have been named 2023 United States Art Fellows and they're making a big impact through their work in not just our community but many others.
"I am of the Edge Water people, born for water that flows together," says Navajo tapestry weaver and instructor Barbara Teller Ornelas.
She is a 5th generation Navajo tapestry weaver and is one of two Tucson-based artists to receive the USA Fellowship.
"I've never had a gift like this before. So, I am very humbled by it and very honored," expressed Ornelas.
Ofelia Zepeda is the second. She's a Tohono O'Odham poet, author and regents professor of linguistics at the University of Arizona. Read More..
