Arts of the Earth features Native American and International Folk Artists in a new Secrets of the Heart® series for our youngest learners.  Exploring feelings, culture and early learning concepts through “arts of the earth.” 

Native Artists featured in this short:  Jon Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Bow & Arrow Craftsman • Roxanne Swentzell, Santa Clara Pueblo, Sculptor •  Gomeo Babelu, Zuni Pueblo, Silversmith • Waddie Crazyhorse, Cochiti Pueblo, Silversmith • Russell Fry, Tesuque Pueblo, Glass Artist • Victoria Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo, Potter •Tomas, Arnold & Carlos Herrera, Cochiti Pueblo, Master Drum Makers • Gabby Becenti, Acoma Pueblo, Glass Artist • Adrian Wall, Jemez Pueblo, Native Flute, Sculptor.

Directed by Bunny Hull • Cinematography by – Vladimir Chaloupka • Edited by Zack Roscoe

Specials thanks to:  Dee Ann McIntyre, Helena Ribe, Uriah Cachora, Kent Kirkpatrick, Kitty Leaken, John McLean, the International Folk Art Market & Museum of International Folk Art (Santa Fe, New Mexico), the Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, New Mexico), Patrick Morrissey and all of our participating artists and Pueblos of New Mexico.  We dedicate this short and the “Arts of the Earth” series in memory of our brother and friend, Gomeo Babelu.

Filming of Artists for Arts of the Earth “Seedlings” program is supported in part by  The Riseman Foundation and Capital Group.