A R T I S T D I R E C T O R Y ARTIST DIRECTORY (Updated as of August 2021) md The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (GCAHA) has produced this Artist Directory as a resource for students, the community, and our constituents. This Directory contains names, contact numbers, email addresses, and mailing or home address of Artists on island and the various disciplines they represent. If you are interested in being included in the directory, please call our office at 300-1204~8/ 7583/ 7584, or visit our website (www.guamcaha.org) to download the Artist Directory Registration Form. TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCIPLINE PAGE NUMBER FOLK/ TRADITIONAL ARTS 03 - 17 VISUAL/ MEDIA ARTS 18 - 78 PERFORMING ARTS 79 - 89 LITERATURE/ HUMANITIES 90 - 96 ART RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 97 – 100 MASTER’S 101 - 103 2 FOLK/ TRADITIONAL ARTS Folk Arts enriches the lives of the Guam community, gives recognition to the indigenous and ethnic artists and their art forms and to promote a greater understanding of Guam’s native and multi-ethnic community. Ronald Acfalle “ Halu’u” P.O. BOX 9771 Tamuning, Guam 96931 [email protected] 671-689-8277 Builder and apprentice of ancient Chamorro (seafaring) sailing canoes, traditional homes and chanter. James Bamba P.O. BOX 26039 Barrigada, Guam 96921 [email protected] 671-488-5618 Traditional/ Contemporary CHamoru weaver specializing in akgak (pandanus) and laagan niyok (coconut) weaving. I can weave guagua’ che’op, ala, lottot, guaha, tuhong, guafak, higai, kostat tengguang, kustat mama’on, etc. Arisa Terlaje Barcinas P.O.BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-488-2782, 671-472-8896 [email protected] Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio of Talofofo. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan. Maria Terlaje Barcinas P.O. BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-727-2784, 671-888-2782, 671-472-8896 [email protected] Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio and Mariana Guzman. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan. Rita Terlaje Barcinas P.O. BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 [email protected] Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio and Mariana Guzman. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan. 3 Julie “Jill” Benavente (Master Body Ornamentation) P.O. BOX 1609 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-688-7852 [email protected] Carving of natural materials, bone, shell, horn, wood, etc. Body ornamentation, weaving, coconut/pandanus, baskets and fans. Bernie’s Karakot Plus (Shop at Chamorro Village) Bernie & Joe Sablan P.O. BOX 1684 Hagatna, Guam 96932 [email protected] [email protected] 671-477-2048, 671-727-5258 Seashell crafts & jewelry; coco crafts and jewelry; leather crafts; doll dresses or clothes; seashell collection of Guam. Anthony Reyes Borja 123 Bejong Street Barrigada, Guam 96913 (702)-586-8511 [email protected] Chamorro Kamyo, burlap paintings, tierras pugua made of wood as a novelty item. Gerard C. Borja P.O. BOX 6753 Tamuning, Guam 96931 [email protected] 671-339-2014, 671-727-9273 I make and sale coconut oils, jams, and denanche. Mario Reyes Borja 650 Balsan Drive El Cajon, California 92019 (619)-888-4407 [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Borja led the construction of a full-scale replica of the Asigon canoe circa 1742. This canoe, Chelu by name, is the only sakman operation now in San Diego. 4 Mary C. Camacho-Untalan P.O. BOX 24993 GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 [email protected] Wood carving on local woods and paintings of murals on local coconut. Robinson Chaco 1270 N. Marine Corps Drive, 101-525 Tamuning, Guam 96911 [email protected] 671-637-4117, 671-483-8661 Grinds and shapes shells into art pieces (sinahi, latte stone, heart, hook, cross, etc). Drills a hole, polishes the pieces and laces it with combinations of different shells to create a bracelet, necklace, etc. Patrick Claros P.O. BOX 23742, GMF Barriagada, Guam 96915 671-477-5937, 671-686-2040 Chamorro Jewelry (necklace) Chamorro Crafters Joseph C. Gumabon 478 Leyang Rd. Barrigada, GU 96913 [email protected] 671-734-4883 Carves traditional Chamorro jewelry using bone, clamshell and wood and also miniature huts, carts and utensils. Bertha R. Cruz Guahan Heritage Carving P.O. BOX 26201 Barrigada, Guam 96921 [email protected] 671-787-5715 Carving apprentice under George Francisco. James Cruz P.O. BOX 25429 Barrigada, Guam 96921 671-483-6332, 671-486-7450 [email protected] Carves body orientations using shells, bone, stone, and other indigenous rocks found of the island. His specialty is carving pendants made from clam (hima) and spondylus shells. His signature jewelry is his carving of two types of moons carved into one shell. The significance of this design depicts traditional ways of hunting on Guam using the moon. He is more widely known for his many years of traditional cooking and carving. He is also a seasoned talayeru and spends his time weaving his favorite items such as hats, baskets, and fans. Speaks fluent Chamorro and has provided community service through cooking, carving, and weaving demonstrations. 5 Mark Anthony Cruz P.O. BOX 326456 Hagatna, Guam 96932 [email protected] 671-477-9074, 671-689-2547 Helps people learn how to cut and carve types of shells, bones, rocks, etc. Raleigh Cruz P.O. BOX 1327, Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-479-2103, 671-487-7050 Coconut and pandanus weaving; canoe building and seafaring. James W. Cushing Jr. 180 A Frank H. Cushing Way Tumon, Guam 96913 [email protected] 671-646-1477 Hand crafted Chamorro jewelry. John Diaz Damian P.O. BOX 5167, Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-488-7111, 671-565-8685 Stone carving (sea life). Ben “Sinahi” Del Rosario 118 Rosal Lane Mangilao, GU 96923 [email protected] 671-734-3226 Indigenous aboriginal body ornamentation of the Marianas Islands. His creations include head and hair ornaments, body ornaments: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, legs, arms, and anklets. Giant clam shells (tridacna gigas), spondylus oyster shell, shells, bone and wood are his favorite mediums. Daniela Edward P.O. BOX 315416, Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-486-1520 [email protected] Handmade woven mat, handmade lei, cultural skirts and dresses. 6 Egurrola, Jose A. Jr. P.O. BOX 6822 Tamuning, Guam 96913 671-633-1443 Artifact’s collector. Eduardo Elenzano (Megavision El Drako Tattoo P.O. BOX 11874 Tamuning Guam 96931 [email protected] 671-971-1180, 671-989-9605 Traditional tattooing/ modern (machine tattooing). Painting in any medium and murals. Guam Local Fruits and Handicrafts Contact: Jose C. Roberto P.O. BOX 3814 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-472-3531 Sale of coconut, coconut hat, fans, and baskets. Joseph Guerrero Jr. Matatnga Latte by Kulekision Pilar 144 Adela Lane Dededo, GU 96929 [email protected] 671- 632-1566 (h) 671-788-5598 (c) Contemporary/traditional carvings depicting Chamorro motifs utilizing the islands natural resources and traditional materials likewise the approach of replicating Chamorro artifacts. Rosemarie Lujan Guilliot DBA: Bracelet Bar P.O. BOX 7856 Agat, Guam 96928 [email protected] 671-685-5038 Handmade jewelry using leather, shell, stone, glass, and coconut materials; and other apparel and handicrafts utilizing beads, shell, and other natural materials. Joseph C. Gumabon 478 Leyang Road Barrigada, Guam 96913 [email protected] 671-734-4883, 671-788-7229 Chamorro jewelry carver. 7 Derick A. Gumataotao P.O. BOX 20744 GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 [email protected] 671-898-5707 Carves fine jewelry out of beef bones, deer antlers, carabao horn and sea shells. Leo Gumataotao Jr. P.O.BOX 20744, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 [email protected] 671-868-7183 Rough cut stone/bone/shell and sanding Katrina B. Hodges P.O. BOX 630 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-486-9094 Local food products. John Lujan Jackson P.O. BOX 10311 Tamuning, Guam 96931 [email protected] 671-688-1952, 671-989-3037, 671-477-3037 Wood carvings from our own local woods i.e., ifil or agao. Ni Luh Putu Junsay Our Crafts – Chamorro Village Shop P.O. BOX 6759 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-487-6807, 671-937-1868 [email protected] Handcrafts (beads wallets), Jewelry (beads, bracelets, flower hair tie) Danielle Kaczmarek 197 Uhang St. Dededo, GU 96913 [email protected] 671-787-9787 Jewelry art, children’s book illustration, art workshops and classes, acrylic painting, clothing and shoe customization. 8 Jarett Lopaka Kamaka’ole Ka’Imipono P.O. BOX 4578 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-747-8879 Local teacher of weaving. I am a disciplined weaver, traditional carver of body adornments, weapons. Kapingamarangi Crafts P.O. BOX 1930 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-488-8745 [email protected] Making handicrafts out of wood, coconut leaves, and pandaus leaves with sea shells from Pulantat, Yona. Kuturan Antigon Chamoru Contact: George M. Paulino P.O. BOX 1663 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-472-5775, 671-734-2718 [email protected] Ifit carving, local jewelry making, and local products. Chamorro wood crafting of various assorts – Ifit wood carvings, furniture, coconut graters, plaques. Clocks. Personalized orders, storyboards, and relic of ancient makings, jewelry, wedding jewelry boxes and more. Melani Key 353 Farenholt Ave., Tamuning, GU 96931 671-689-7269 [email protected] Island inspired jewelry made out of wood and shell. Allen R. Kidd P.O. BOX 302 Hagatna, GU 96932 671-477-8888, 671-688-3435, 671-483-8553 [email protected] I work with stone, limestone, and marble to create artistic forms that come to mind. Kiko’s Local Jewelry Frank Mantanane P.O. BOX 7039 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-727-2878, 671-647-2878 [email protected] Local shell jewelry.