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OVER 35 years Native American Art /Jewelry Appraisal, Art Consulting, 3rd Generation Jeweler, Gallery Operation,
Marketing, Business Administration,
Education:
Fine Arts Major, Special Education, University of New Mexico, l971;
Business/Accounting Degree Draughons Business College, 1962
Self-employed
Naranjo’s Arts of Santa Fe, Inc. 505.248.1087
522 Romero, NW 1995 to present
Albuquerque, NM 87104 1969 to 1973
Houston, Texas 77005 1973 to 1995
Appraiser/Gallery Director/Artist
Native American Art/Jewelry appraising, Jewelry making/restoration, gallery management, cultural events/show production, marketing and public relations
Creative Skills:
Jewelry, pottery, crafts, painting, poetry and writing
Executive Director, Intertribal Council of Houston, Houston, Texas 1979-1983, 1986-1989.
Established first Native American Cultural organization in Houston. Incorporated and obtained Non-profit tax status. Planned and developed social service activities/art classes, personnel policies and procedures manual. Private and foundation grant writing. Over $250, 000 year grant procurements. Produced highly successful Powwows and Art Markets with visual and performing demonstrations; Public relations and media contacts. Volunteer/consultant 16 years.
Teaching:
University of Houston, Houston, TX 1980-1983; Houston Community College, Houston, TX 1984-
1993, Jewelry Making, Beadwork and Coil Pottery Techniques.
Legal Secretary/Assistant
Judge James West, Houston, TX 1974-1976; Les Houston, Albuquerque, NM 1967-1970;
George Harris, Modrall Law Firm, ABQ, NM 1965-1967; Joseph Mercer, ABQ, NM 1963-1965
Branch Secretary: Pitney Bowes, Inc., Albuquerque, NM 1960-1963
Assistant Manager: La Placita Dining Rooms, Albuquerque, NM 1958-1967
New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair, Judge 2005-07, Board Member, 2005-07, President 2007-08.
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, (SWAIA) Santa Fe Indian Market, Santa Fe, NM, 1974,
Judging/Receiving Committee Chair 1990-96, 2000; Judge/evaluator, 1979-97, 99, 2003; Board member
Vice Chairman 2000-03, Indian Market Standards Committee Chair and member 2000-05. Received recognition for contribution in 2006.
Old Town Merchants Association, board member 1999-06, board president 2002 to 2006;
City of Albuquerque, Portal Vendors Advisory Board 2003-08; Mayor’s Cultural Services Sustainable Enhancement Team 2005;
American Society of Appraisers, Associate member, 1999-2008;
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ, Native American Jewelry appraiser/consultant 1999-2006.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas. Assist, identify and catalog Harmsen Jewelry, McDowell and Hogg collections 1978, 80; Museum of Natural Science, Houston, Texas, Coordinate and produce Beadwork, Jewelry making, Pottery Techniques, Native American Cooking, and Indian Dance programs 1978-89, seminar w/certification titled. “Introduction to American Indian Art;” Texas Arts Council, Austin, Texas. Indian Art Consultant l986-1994; Intertribal Arts Experience, Dayton, Ohio. Head Judge 1990-1994; Eitlejorge Museum, Indianapolis. Indiana. Production assistance and head judge of First Indian Art & Western Show, 1993; Wharton County Jr. College, Texas. Enhancing Student Awareness Class slide presentations by Theresa Kendall, “The Conquistadors, The Anasazi, The Pueblos, and The Cherokee” Consult, evaluate and assist; Houston Gem & Mineral Society, jewelry making/design and American Indian Art programs. 1979-1994; Intertribal Council of Houston, Co-founder, 1974, Center for the American Indian, co-founder and board member, Co-producer of “Authentic Native American Art Exhibition,” Houston, TX. 1979-1981; Texas Championship Powwow Annual production 1985-89.
Speaking Engagements:
Texas Southern University, “Pueblo Culture, Arts & Lifestyle,” 1975; North Harris County Community College, Houston, Multi-cultural Social Studies, 1976; Bellaire Historical Society, Bellaire, Texas. “Art and Social Behavior of the Native American,” 1986;Texas A&M University, Regina School of Nursing, Graduate School, “Introduction to American Indian Art,” 1986; Harris County Historical Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Christian Business Women’s Assn., Houston Garden Club; Rice Festival Assn. 1983-89; University of Houston Honors Program and Friends of the Library. Commentary, “Circle of the World,” and co-exhibition of Native American Artifacts, National Exhibit, 1985; Houston Independent School District Elementary and Secondary Schools, oratory and demonstration; Spring Creek; Spring Branch; Goose Creek; Hartzel and other Independent School Districts. 1976-1993; Boy Scouts of America, Houston, Texas 1978-89; University of Houston Graduate Social Studies Program, “Native American Culture, Past and Present,” 1983, 1985, 1989; Houston Gem and Mineral Society member, presenter “Jewelry Making and Design Techniques” and “American Indian Art” 1979-1994; Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ annual show, Santa Fe Indian Market Presentations on Indian Art,” What to Look for When Purchasing Indian Jewelry,” 1997 to 2006.
Other Accomplishments:
Delta Air Magazine 2005 Story, Crosswinds , 2004, 05,06 articles, Old Town Artist Competition 2004 Consult and Jewelry Award; Lapidary Journal Original works featured 1999; Star of the Republic of Texas Museum, Washington on the Brazos, Installation “Native Americans and the Republic “1991-92; People to People, Heart to Heart, Co-Producer of cultural exchange project between Ecuador and US Native American tribal peoples 1986 & 1989; Governor Clements & Texas Commission on Arts, Resolution of Recognition as “Outstanding Texas business community member in support of the Arts” 1990; President George W. Bush, commendation for contribution in the Houston International Summit 1990. Articles published as a jeweler, artist, poet and activist in Houston Post, Houston Chronicle, Tara Magazine, Inner Vision Newsletter, Westside Reporter, Houston Scene, Uptown Express, Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe Reporter and Albuquerque Journal. Poems and articles published. Television features: KPRC TV, 1980, “Jud McIlvain Reporting;” KRIV TV, Good Morning Houston; KPRC TV 1984 “For the Public;” Access Houston, 1987 “Tribute;” KHOU TV, 1991 “Norm at Work.” |