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Guest Clare Hoffman, flutist/artistic director/educator at Grand Canyon Music Festival, joins Nativescape host Andrea Hanley to discuss the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP) Celebration of Music in partnership with the Grand Canyon Music Festival.

In this episode, Nativescape welcomes Shaun Conway, Navajo artist Pablita Abeyta’s widower/partner for over 25 years to talk about Pablita’s life and art practice. Pablita is currently featured in Abeyta | To’Hajiilee K’é. The exhibition opened at the the Wheelwright Museum on February 12th, 2022. Abeyta | To’Hajiilee K’é brings together for the first time the art of four members and two generations of the Abeyta family ̶ father Narciso Abeyta (1918-1998), daughters Elizabeth (1955-2006) and Pablita (1953-2017), and son Tony (b. 1965). Each is a recognized master in their field, and the exhibition presents their works in dialog with each other and the broader Native American arts movement.

This episode, Nativescape welcomes Navajo multi-disciplinary artist Tony Abeyta who is featured in Abeyta | To’Hajiilee K’é. Abeyta | To’Hajiilee K’é brings together for the first time the art of four members and two generations of the Abeyta family ̶ father Narciso Abeyta (1918-1998), daughters Elizabeth (1955-2006) and Pablita (1953-2017), and son Tony (b. 1965). Each a recognized master in their field, the exhibition presents their works in dialog with each other and the broader Native American arts movement.

This month on Nativescape, we are listening to a previously recorded Wheelwright Museum public program featuring Ann Hillerman, New York Times best-selling author and daughter of novelist Tony Hillerman. Ann Hillerman has continued her father’s series of Navajo based novels featuring Detective Jim Chee and Lt. Joe Leaphorn. Ann’s books feature Police Officer Bernie Manuelito following her father’s passing. Today she is speaking on her new book, Star Gazer.

Nativescape host Andrea Hanley discusses the Ucross Foundation Native American Visual Artists and Writers Fellowship with Tracey Kikut, the Program Director for the Ucross Foundation. Ucross is an artist residency in Wyoming, providing uninterrupted time, studio space, living accommodations, and the experience of the majestic High Plains while serving as a responsible steward of its historic 20,000-acre ranch.

This episode of Nativescape is a collection of excerpts from a previously recorded interview with some of the cast and crew of Following Enchantment’s Line, a short film produced in collaboration between the Wheelwright Museum and the Georgia O’Keefe Museum. The film draws inspiration from the lines, shadows, and light seen across the northern New Mexico landscape which has influenced many artists throughout time. It is directed by Steven J. Yazzie (Diné/Laguna Pueblo/Anglo), and features renowned dancers Jock Soto (Navajo/Puerto Rican) and Harrison Coll, and a musical score composed by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (Chickasaw).

Journey with us to the Louisiana coast to discover the beauty, history and possible future of the sentient beings known as live oaks with award-winning photographer and essayist William Guion. His gorgeous new book Return to Heartwood: A Search for the Heart of Live Oak Country reveals the hidden and vibrant ecology of these ancient trees and their environment. Bill Guion’s short essays that accompany each photograph are like prose poetry that elicits yearning and love and a deep, instinctive peace. Close your eyes as you hear the author read. williamguion.com and returntoheartwood.com

Guests Amber-Dawn Bear Robe and Orlando Dugi discuss the 2021 Santa Fe Indian Market Gala Fashion Show.

Zachary Miller (Chickasaw), 2019-2021 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation curatorial fellow and curator, discusses the exhibition Shonto Begay: Eyes of the World, featuring the work of Navajo Neo-Impressionist artist Shonto Begay. Autobiographical in nature, Begay's paintings visually narrate his connection to the Navajo landscape, personal histories, and cosmology.

Director Steven J. Yazzie (Diné/Laguna Pueblo/Anglo) and renowned dancer Jock Soto (Navajo/Puerto Rican) discuss their short film: Following Enchantment’s Line. The film draws inspiration from the lines, shadows, and light seen across the northern New Mexico landscape which has influenced many artists throughout time. Premiers June 24, 2021 during an online event which will include an artist panel discussion.