Meet Ira Lujan while he creates his fine art glassworks.

Ira Lujan of Taos/Onkay Owingeh Pueblo incorporates native themes and influences along with ancient techniques to form his glass blown creations. By incorporating everyday Pueblo utilitarian objects and scenes in contemporary Native America, Ira finds freedom of expression through his manipulation of the hot and malleable glass. Although this is a relatively new media to Pueblo people, he is determined to provide contemporary interpretations of traditionally based themes through his chosen medium of glass sculpture.

Ira was first introduced to glass blowing in the summer of 2000 in Taos, NM where he apprenticed with foremost glass artist Tony Jojola of Isleta Pueblo, who brought forth the possibilities of incorporating native themes. Lujan also studied under native glass artist Preston Singletary of Tlingit tribe at Pilchuch Glass School.

Upon receiving the 2007 Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Fellowship award, Ira designed and built a mobile glass blowing unit, which he wants to transport to different locations throughout the United States to promote both the art of glass sculpture and his personal style of art. Ira is fascinated by the movement of hot glass and the way it captures light, and is excited to be creating Native American Art with this new medium.

Gabriel will greet the public and demonstrate his techniques in clay. A must see for all.

Born in the Oak Valley Clan of the Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, potter Gabriel G. Gonzales is the son of Presingula Gonzales and the Grandson of Anacita Chinana. Gabriel is proud of his family, many of whom are also involved in the arts. Two acclaimed Jemez Pueblo potters taught Gabriel art of pottery, his mother, Persingula, and uncle, Donald Chinana.

Gabriel has received numerous awards for his work including the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum.

A Night to Remember

Joe and Althea Cajero were presented the 2014 Living Treasure award for the Native Treasures art show. They are indeed considered living treasures by all who know them. This is your opportunity to become part of the Cajero experience. Please mark your calendar for September 1, 2017, Friday evening to join us at Gallery Chaco. This is the first in the series, "An Evening With a Master."

Althea Cajero - Pueblo Native American Jewelry Artist

"I am in love with the texture of cuttlefish bone castings.  I learned this process while watching a classmate in my jewelry class cast a bracelet from cuttlefish bone and tufa stone using sterling silver.  I said, “WOW!!” THAT is what I want to do!” I consider myself a contemporary jewelry artist and what makes my work unique is that I incorporate cuttlefish bone cast silver and/or gold in my designs.  Cuttlefish bone casting is one of the oldest forms of casting, it has been around since the 1500’s! My jewelry designs are cuttlefish bone cast and hand-fabricated using sterling silver, fine silver, 18K gold, and are integrated with natural stones, shells and pearls. The creative process for me begins when I’m looking at stones, playing and sketching and playing some more. Some of my designs, concepts come through dreams, and meditation." ~ Althea Cajero

Joe Cajero - Pueblo Native American Sculptor

“My creative energy is often spiritual in nature. Each of my sculptures invariably represent some aspect of praise and appreciation for life’s beauty. Since my Pueblo religion restricts the realistic unveiling of ceremonial life, the challenge is to use abstract art to represent the sacred; images that specifically capture a reflection of my spirituality and expressions of my intercession with the Creator.”   ~ Joe Cajero

General Admission $10 - Demonstration, story telling, conversation, and group laughter. Space is limited. 5 pm - 7 pm

VIP Talk & Dinner $100 - Includes front row reserved seats for the evenings presentation, a nifty gift bag, and a seat at the table with Joe & Althea for fine dining at lvl5, Hotel Chaco's rooftop restaurant that everyone is talking about. Only Eight Seats Are Available. 7:30 pm

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