Santa Fe Artists Shine in Governor's Awards | Santa Fe News

Bill Barrett, the Santa Fe sculptor making waves, just snagged two major honors: Distinguished Artist of the Year from the Rotary Club and a Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts—joining a stellar lineup of New Mexico’s top creatives. The Governor’s Awards, backed by state arts leaders, spotlight artists like Adrián Aguirre, Delbert Anderson, Andrew Connors, Anne Hillerman, and even the Institute of American Indian Arts amid funding concerns. Painters Eli Levin and Sam Scott, plus Albuquerque’s museum director, round out the list. All will be celebrated at a big October 15 event at St. Francis Auditorium, with their work on display at the Roundhouse—proof that Northern New Mexico’s arts scene is thriving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e61b72fd077ba6a8