Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum staff stand alongside all the winners of the Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show after the presentation of winners on Sunday, Aug. 11. “Best in Show” went to Virgil Nez and “Most Traditional” went to Veronica Benally.

Native artists, both local and national, gathered at the Sky Ute Casino Resort for the Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show during the weekend of Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Artist and Southern Ute tribal member, Loretta “Anne” Velasquez offered multiple beauty services at her booth, she operates the small salon business “La Savage.”

Southern Ute artist Russell Box. Sr. sells his original paintings and prints during the Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show, Saturday, Aug. 10.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum