Gerald A. A. Dawavendewa

Gerald grew up in the Hopi village of Munqapi, Arizona and the Cherokee woods of Oklahoma. Gerald's interest in art led to a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from the University of Arizona (U of A). After completing his degree, Gerald worked with the Arizona State Museum as an exhibit specialist and interned with the National Museum of American Indian, Smithsonian Institute. His internship led to a children's book entitled "The Butterfly Dance," in which Gerald is Author and Illustrator.

His work includes a Hopi mural that is part of the permanent collection of the Arizona State Museum, which also accepted a design that is now the official logo for this 124-year-old institution. In 1994, he created artwork depicting the cosmos sent aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-59). For the U of A's new Student Union complex, Gerald created a series of panels containing native imagery forming the main staircase. Other work includes a six-foot-tall sculpture depicting a parrot that illuminates from within. This project was part of Tucson Pima Arts Council "Lumminarias del Pueblo." Recent work is a book entitled: "Codex Taawa."

Through his artwork, Gerald hopes to share his culture, educate the public about the rich heritage of his native tribes and promote a greater understanding of the native world. View his portfolio page to see his past works.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS (Past and Present)

An enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe

TAG (Tucson Artist Group) member

Public and Community Design Committee. Appointed by Mayor of Tucson

The University of Arizona Huerta / Diversity honorary committee

Professional Exhibit Staff of Southern Tucson