Amerind Welcomes Emerging Artist in Residence Derrick Gonzales

Amerind extends its thanks to the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Their Foundation awarded Amerind a grant to launch the Emerging Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Artists who are starting their careers often face difficulties finding the time, space, and peace they need to concentrate on their art form. The Emerging Artist in Residence program provides emerging Indigenous artists with a cash stipend, as well as a place for the artist and family members to work on their creative projects.
The first two recipients in this new program are Derrick Gonzales and Manny Loley. Derrick is a visual artist, and Manny is a poet and creative writer. They both will be staying at Amerind this month while they work on their respective projects. In the first of two videos, Eric Kaldahl has a conversation with Derrick Gonzales about his art career and his time as an Amerind artist in residence.