Josiah Concho in the Artist Studio
Date & Time
Monday, February 24
5–8 p.m.
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Tickets
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Josiah Concho is a multi-medium, Indigenous artist from the Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Acoma. He will be showcasing traditional Acoma pottery, including the building process and painting.
Josiah's visit to the Artist Studio is part of our annual Members Behind-the-Scenes Night . Not a member? Join today.
About the Artist
Josiah’s first experience with art began in high school, when a teacher took an interest in his classwork submissions. Josiah’s work did not only include classwork, but itincluded drawings. Through encouragement, Josiah was inspired to take an art class. He started with drawing and transitioned into painting. He developed his painting skills by painting on canvases, shoes, wood, and fabric.
During his downtime in college, he began learning the process of making traditional Acoma pottery. He learned the challenging task of collecting clay, preparing paints, catching rainwater, and making paint brushes from yucca stems. Originally, Josiah made pottery to financially support himself during school, but he eventually noticed his artwork began opening new avenues for opportunities.
Josiah finds it important to continue this cultural art practice and carry it on for future generations.
