Spanish Colonial Arts Society
2012 Market Awards
SPANISH MARKET
ADULT AWARDS 2012
Grand Prize — Best of Show
Sponsor: The Boeckman FamilyWinner Artist Name: Irvin L. Trujillo; From: Chimayó, NM;
Art Form: Weaving
Title of Piece: Sembrando la Huerta
Masters Award for Lifetime Achievement
Sponsor: Ray Móntez / Móntez Gallery, Tony Foltman & Terese Lyons
Winner
Artist Name: Arlene Cisneros; From: Santa Fe, NM;Art From: Retablos
People’s Choice Award
Artist Name: Marie Romero Cash From: Santa Fe, NM
Art Form: Innovations Within Tradition in Painted Bultos Title of Piece: Jesus Christ Superstar
Artist Name: Ramón José López From: Santa Fe, NM
Furniture and Furnishings
Title of Piece: Art Form: Regalos de Dio, Remedios y Semillas de la Curandera
Altar Screens
Sponsor: AnonymousFirst Place
Artist Name: Estrellita Carrillo-Garcia From: Rio Rancho, NMTitle of Piece: Altar de Cristo
Second Place
Artist Name: Estrellita Carrillo-Garcia From: Rio Rancho, NMTitle of Piece: Devotions of New Mexico
Honorable
Artist Name: Shawna ChavezMention
From: Chimayó, NMTitle of Piece: The Seven Princes
Bultos en Nicho
Sponsor: The Colorado Collectors / Edward and Hope Connors
First Place
Artist Name: Felix A. Lopez From: Española, NMTitle of Piece: El Apostol San Pedro
Maria Hesch Memorial Award for Colcha Embroidery
Sponsor: Bonafacio Armijo / Building Adventures Unlimited, Inc.First Place
Artist Name: Nina Arroyo Wood From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Puebla de Los Angeles
Second Place
Artist Name: Julia R. Gomez From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Alcatraces de Maria
Honorable
Artist Name: Julia R. GomezMention
From: Santa Fe, NMLeonora Curtin Paloheimo Award
For Excellence in Traditional Furniture
Sponsor: El Rancho de las Golondrinas
First Place
Artist Name: Andrew C. Garcia From: Peñasco, NMTitle of Piece: Cathedral Hall Cabinet
Second Place
Artist Name: Ramón José López; From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Regalos de Dios, Remedio y Semillas de la Curandera
Honorable
Artist Name: Dorothy T. VigilMention
From: El Rito, NMTitle of Piece: Autumn Sunrise
Gesso Relief Award
Sponsor: AnonymousWinner
Artist Name: José Armijo From: Santa Cruz, NMTitle of Piece: Nuestra Señora de la Luz
Innovations within Tradition Award
Sponsor: Ron & Adrienne RiveraWinner
Artist Name: Marie Romero CashFrom: Santa Fe, NM; Art Form: Painted Bulto Title of Piece: Jesus Christ Superstar
Large Retablos
Sponsor: Dr. Balbino & Flora Fernandez
First Place
Artist Name: Marie Sena From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: San Procopio
Second Place
Artist Name: John M. Gallegos From: San Jose, NMTitle of Piece: Los Misterios Dolorosos del Santo Rosario
Honorable
Artist Name: Jose A. LuceroMention
From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mixed Media Award
Sponsor: Bonnie HardwickWinner
Artist Name: Matthew Duran; From: Fairview, NM;Art Forms: Furniture & Precious Metals Title of Piece: Our Mother’s Beauty
Painted Bultos
Sponsor: AnonymousFirst Place
Artist Name: Jean Anaya Moya; From: Galisteo, NMTitle of Piece: Santa Rita de Casia
Second Place
Artist Name: Adán Carriaga; From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: Santa Maria y Santo Niño de Atocha
Honorable
Artist Name: Andrew Montoya;Mention
From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: La Conquistadora
Painted Wood Relief Award
Sponsor: Jim & Cindy Williams, and Linda & John Muzio
Winner
Artist Name: Joseph A. López From: Española, NMTitle of Piece: San Juan Nepomuceno
Pottery
Sponsor: Rainbow Man
First Place
Artist Name: Camilla Trujillo From: Santa Cruz, NMTitle of Piece: Cuyamungue Floral Net
Second Place
Artist Name: Therese Tohtsoni-Prudencio From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: Olla de Flor
Honorable
Artist Name: Adán E. OrtegaMention
From: Española, NM Title of Piece: SabrosoPrecious Metals
Sponsor: Rio GrandeFirst Place
Artist Name: Racheal Roybal-Montoya From: Española, NMTitle of Piece: Peineta
Second Place
Artist Name: Juan Lopez; From: Corrales, NMTitle of Piece: Santa Niño de Atocha
Honorable
Artist Name: Lawrence Baca;Mention
From: Santa Fe, NMRevival Arts
research (Hide Painting, Bone Carving, Ramilletes, Leather or Rawhide)
Sponsor: Aleli & Brian Colón
First Place
Artist Name: Carlos Santistevan Jr. From: Denver, CO;Art Form: Hide Painting
Title of Piece: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Second Place
Artist Name: Ramón José López From: Santa Fe, NM;Art Form: Copper Engraving
Title of Piece: Cuatro Aparaciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Honorable
Artist Name: Carlos Santistevan Jr.Mention
From: Denver, CO; Art Form: Hide PaintingTitle of Piece: San Juan Nepomuceno
Small Retablos
Sponsor: Dr. Balbino & Flora Fernandez
First Place
Artist Name: Nicolas Otero; From: Los Lunas, NM Title of Piece: San MiguelSecond Place
Artist Name: Nicolas Otero; From: Los Lunas, NMTitle of Piece: The Crucifixion
Honorable
Artist Name: Marie SenaMention
From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: Santa Maria y San José
Diane & Sandy Besser Memorial Award For Straw Appliqué
Sponsor: The Besser FamilyFirst Place
Artist Name: Vicki Rodriguez From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Espiritu Infinito
Second Place
Artist Name: Martha Vároz Ewing From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Via Crucis
Honorable
Artist Name: Craig MoyaMention
From: Santa Fe, NMPaula & Eliseo Rodriguez Memorial Award For Straw Appliqué
Sponsor: Diana & Leroy LujanFirst Place
Artist Name: Jimmy E. Trujillo From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: Cruz de San Pedro
Second Place
Artist Name: Martha Vároz Ewing From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: Via Crucis
Honorable
Artist Name: Diana Moya Lujan;Mention
From: Santa Fe, NMTitle of Piece: The Last Supper
El Rancho de las Golondrinas Award
For Excellence in Traditional Tinwork
Sponsor: El Rancho de las Golondrinas
First Place
Artist Name: Kevin Burgess de Chavez; From: Albuquerque, NMTitle of Piece: Comb Painted Mirror
Second Place
Artist Name: Jimmy Madrid; From: Vallecitos, NMTitle of Piece: Mesilla Mirror
Honorable
Artist Name: Cristina Hernandez Feldewert;Mentio
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From: Santa Fe, NM Title of Piece: Cristo ReyLeo Salazar Memorial Award for Unpainted Bultos
Sponsor: Charmay AllredFirst Place
Artist Name: Gloria Lopez Córdova; From: Cordova, NMTitle of Piece: Our Lady of Light
Second Place
Artist Name: Sabinita Lopez Ortiz; From: Cordova, NMTitle of Piece: Lady of Light
Honorable
Artist Name: Carlos Barela;Mentio
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From: Rancho de Taos, NM Title of Piece: CrucificadoUnpainted Wood Relief Award
Sponsor: AnonymousWinner
Artist Name: Patricio Chavez; From: Chimayó, NMExcellence in Rio Grande Textiles – Weaving
Sponsor: Susan McGreevyFirst Place
Artist Name: Irvin L. Trujillo; From: Chimayó, NMTitle of Piece: Sembrando la Huerta
Second Place
Artist Name: Rita Padilla Haufmann; From: Tesuque, NMTitle of Piece: Rebozo Ikat
Honorable
Artist Name: Lisa Trujillo;Mentio
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From: Chimayó, NMTitle of Piece: Mountain Tips
Woodcarving Award
Sponsor: Cynthia Savage & Sarana Savage
Winner
Artist Name: Carlos Santistevan Sr.; From: Denver, COTitle of Piece: La Resurreccion (Tiniablero)
Special Awards
Alan and Ann Vedder Award
For proficiency in the use of traditional materials and technique.
Sponsor: Marta Weigle
Winner
Artist Name: Jimmy Madrid; From: Vallecitos, NM; Art Form:TinworkTitle of Piece: Mirror
Archbishop’s Award
Art that portrays a religious theme in a Traditional New Mexican style
Sponsor: Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Winner
Artist Name: Joseph A. López; From: Española, NM;Art Form: Painted Wood Relief Title of Piece: Sam Juan Nepomuceno
Artist Collaboration Award
For the best Collaborative work by two or more artists
Sponsor: Anonymous
Winner
Artist Name: Matthew Duran; From: Fairview, NMWinner
Artist Name: Arturo Montaño; From: Abiquiu, NMBienvenidos Award
For artwork showing exceptional promise by a first-time exhibitor
Sponsor: Grace and Frank Servas
Winner
Artist Name: Brigida Montes; From: Denver, CO;Art Form:Straw Appliqué Title of Piece: Santa Cruz
Boeckman Honorary Award for New Directions
In Honor of Elizabeth & Duncan Boeckman:
For non-traditional design and unusual vision using traditional materials and techniques
Sponsor: The Boeckman Family
Winner
Artist Name: Marie Romero Cash; From: Santa Fe, NM;Art Form: Painted Bulto
Title of Piece: Jesus Christ Superstar
E Boyd Memorial Award
For originality and expressive design
Sponsor: Nancy Meem Wirth
Winner
Artist Name: Lisa Trujillo; From: Chimayó, NM; Art Form: WeavingTitle or Piece: Mountain Tips
Curator’s Choice Award
Sponsor: The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Winner
Artist Name: Nicolas Otero;From: Los Lunas, NM; Art Form: Retablo
Title of Piece: The Crucifixion
Design Award
To help an artist of exceptional vision advance their technical ability
Sponsor: Bill and Sam Field
Winner
Artist Name: Jimmy Trujillo; From: Albuquerque, NM;Art Form: Straw Appliqué Title of Piece: Cruz de San Pedro
Hispanic Heritage Award
For in-depth research
Sponsor: Elizabeth Allred & Sidney Singer
Winner Artist Name: Ramón José López; From: Santa Fe, NM;
Art Form: Copper Engraving
Jake O. Trujillo Award for Excellence in Weaving
Sponsor: John Duncan & Anita SarafaWinner
Artist Name: Irvin L. Trujillo; From: Chimayó, NMTitle of Piece: Sembrando la Huerta
Jose Dolores Lopez Memorial Award
For unpainted hand-carved works in the “Cordova Style”
Sponsor: José Floyd Lucero and Maria Padilla and Maggie Magalnick
Winner
Artist Name: Richard Prudencio;From: Albuquerque, NM Title of Piece: Nicho de Niño
La Lana Weaving Award
For innovative use of color and design in Rio Grande style weaving
Sponsor: Nancy Sue Dimit
Winner
Artist Name: Karen V. Martinez; From: Chimayó, NMTitle of Piece: Saltillo Rio Grande
Museum Purchase Award
Sponsor: The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Winner
Artist Name: Kevin Burgess de Chavez; From: Albuquerque, NM;
Art Form:Tinwork
Title of Piece: Comb Painted Mirror
Museum Purchase Award
Sponsor: The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Winner
Artist Name: Krissa Lopez; From:Española, NM; Art Form: RetabloTitle of Piece: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Museum Purchase Award
Sponsor: The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Artist: Andrew Garcia From: Peñasco, NM
Art Form: Furniture and Furnishings Piece: Cathedral Hall Cabinet
Museum Purchase Award
Sponsor: The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Artist: Nicolas Otero From: Los Lunas, NM Art Form: Retablo Piece: The Crucifixion
Our Lady of Guadalupe Award
For the best depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe in any traditional art form
Sponsor: Bonnie Hardwick
Winner
Artist Name: Carlos Santistevan Jr.; From: Denver, CO;Art Form:Hide Painting
Title of Piece: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Spanish Market Poster Award Spanish Colonial Arts Society Director’s Award
For the piece selected to be used on the 2012 Spanish Market Poster
Sponsor: Spanish Colonial Arts Society
Winner
Artist Name: Joseph A. López; From: Española, NM;Art Form: Painted Wood Relief Title of Piece: San Juan Nepomuceno
Utilitarian Award
For objects used for domestic, agricultural or ranching purposes
(excluding furniture or weaving)
Sponsor: Nancy Sue Dimit
Winner
Artist Name: Therese Tohtsoni-Prudencio From: Albuquerque, NM;Art Form: Pottery