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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

03 - 17

FOLK/ TRADITIONAL ARTS VISUAL/ MEDIA ARTS PERFORMING ARTS

18 - 78 79 - 89

LITERATURE/ HUMANITIES ART RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

MASTER’S

90 - 96 97 – 100 101 - 103

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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 matatngalatt[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.

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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.

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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.

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Jeff Kintoki

P.O. BOX 8976 Tamuning, GU 96913 [email protected] 671-687-3768, 671-632-4007

Creates homemade spear guns made out of wood and local canoe canoe).
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Rob Limtiaco

514 El Dorado East Gov. Carlos Camacho Street Tamuning, GU 96913 [email protected] 671-864-5991, 671-646-7606

I work with children and others to share and teach our traditional seafaring practices. Master Canoe Builder/ Navigator, Traditional Cultural Consultant (TCC)

Lizama’s Forge

C/o Master Blacksmith Francisco Lizama P.O. BOX 11524 [email protected] 671-489-5881

Lizama’s Forge is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Chamorro Blacksmithing and evolving the trade in

the Marianas.

Francisco C. Lizama – Master Blacksmith

Lizama’s Forge

P.O. BOX 11524 Yigo, Guam 96929 [email protected] 671-653-3466, 671-682-7673

Member of the Chamorro Crafters. Bone carver, wood carver, blacksmith, and gold/silversmith.

Kesty Lucky

P.O. BOX 4768 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-646-2490, 671-789-1289 [email protected]

Weaving, wall decoration, woven tray, and ornament basket.

Desmond Mandell

P.O. BOX 353 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-475-4251, 671-727-9577

Makes contemporary Chamorro shell jewelry. Sculptor of wood, stone & shell (lima); shell jewelry.

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Makmata Tribe

Kaiana Janelle SN Torres – Owner P.O. BOX 22814 GMF Barrigada GU 96921 [email protected] 671-487-2315

Andrew Manglona

P.O. BOX 170204 Inajaran, Guam 96915 [email protected] 671-828-3369

Creates wood carved Guam storyboards.

Frank Mantanane

Kiko’s Local Art

P.O. BOX 7039 Tamuning, GU 96931 [email protected] 671-727-2878,671- 647-2878

Local shell jewelry.

Anthony R.C. Mantanona

HCR BOX 17321 Inajaran, GU 96915 [email protected]

Traditional Hotnu baker. Taught 2 apprentices under G. Flores Project 2013. A crafter at Inajaran Cultural Village, he weaves with coconut fronds, rope making and jewelry from rope. Chamorro songs teacher and basic guitar lessons.

Matatnga Latte by Kulekision Pilar

Joseph Guerrero Jr. 144 Adela Lane Dededo, GU 96929 matatngalatt[email protected] 671-632-1566, 671-788-5598

Contemporary/traditional carvings depicting Chamorro motifs utilizing the islands natural resources and traditional materials likewise the approach of replicating Chamorro artifacts.

Megavision El Drako Tattoo

Eduardo Elenzano 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.
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Napu-Tasi

Contact: Tony Borja (Carver) 123 Bejong Street Barrigada, GU 96913 [email protected]

Glen Q. Pangelinan

P.O. BOX 11231 Yigo, Guam 96929 [email protected] 671-339-2033, 671-488-7424, 671-727-2259

I carve sinahi’s, latte stone’s, flowers, hooks, and more.

Greg Pangelinan- Master Carver

P.O. BOX 6181 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-734-2122, 4671-83-8091

Member of the Chamorro crafters – bone carving, woodcarving, coconut carving, shell carving, and blacksmithing.

Pohnpei Handicrafts

Glay Paul P.O. BOX 2163 Hagatna, Guam 96932 [email protected] 671-477-1389, 7671-47-4585, 671-477-1077

Ornaments and wood carved items.

Polynesian Handicraft

Vaifaaee Oudeman P.O. BOX 22474 Barrigada, GU 96921 [email protected] 671-969-3652, 671-477-3652

Polynesian arts and handicrafts such as: Coconut shell jewelry, Tapa picture frame, wood turtle, slipper magnet, shell jewelry, wraparound (i.e., lavalava), etc.

Proasports Guam

Sidro Torres 340 Pale Duenas Haya, Santa Rita, GU 96915 [email protected]

Specializing in the building of scaled and life-sized boats from Guam and the Pacific Islands. Weaving of ancient hats and recreation of ancient objects of Chamorro origin.

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Mark Protasio

236 Biraden Langet Dededo, GU 96929 [email protected]

Metal art: necklace, pendants, key chains, candle stands, chandelier; all made with the silhouette of a latte stone and

sling stone cut from pieces of WWII shrapnel or sheet metal of various types. Also, book ends, fire tiki’s, bar stools, and

T-shirt prints.

Champ Quinata

P.O. BOX 326166 Hagatna, Guam 96932 [email protected] 671-685-9532, 671-967-2368

Champ is currently making underwater live coral latte stones.

Jose M. Rosario/ Che’lu

P.O. BOX 20404 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-472-4358

Cultural Artist- used local materials; makes stone and shell adzes, poio (fishing implement); specializes in warrior ceremonial spears.

David Sablan

P.O. BOX 21442 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-987-9510

Ancient Chamorro Times: Ancient Chamorro paintings and wood sculptures.

Salamankeros

Greg Castro P.O. BOX 135 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-687-9749, 671-653-3564

Carver, blacksmith, bone carving, shell carving, blacksmith knives, bolos wood carving.

Rebecca C. Salas

335 Salisbury St. Dededo, GU 96929 [email protected] 671-727-5814, 671-632-2023

Handmade bracelets and earrings using shells and other local materials found on Guam.

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Vincent D. Salas

Vince and Becky’s Local Jewelry

P.O. BOX 20404 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-727-5813 [email protected]

Cultural artist-uses local materials; makes stone and shell adzes, pio (fishing implement); specializes in warrior ceremonial spears.

Peter Sanchez

Suruhanu Healing 146 Tiyan Place Barrigada, GU 96913 [email protected] 671-734-5310

Design and sale of traditional Chamorro farming tools using modern technology.

Johnnie San Nicolas

P.O. BOX 3728 Hagatna, GU 96932 671-789-3869

Carver and braider. Experienced 20 years.

Joseph C. San Nicolas

296 Metgot St. Dededo, GU 96929 [email protected] 671-632-5262, 671-482-4350

Member of the Chamorro Crafters. Blacksmith/ Guam Herrero – make local Chamorro tools. Also help carving and teach Chamorro tool making.

Jennifer D. Santos

P.O. BOX 5442 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-688-6773, 671-689-1269

Wood carving of Guam Cultural History, story boards, scenes, etc.

Purita Santiago

138 Pale Duenas St. Lagu, Santa Rita, GU 96915 [email protected] 671-477-3494, 671-988-5155

Custom made mestisa dresses.

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Peter J. Santos

122San Antonio Street Santa Rita, Guam 96915 [email protected] 671-486-3060

Woodcrafts with a Chamorro style and flavor.

Sano Sbal

193 S. Leonardo Tenorio St. Talofofo, GU 96915 [email protected] 671-789-1523, 671-678-8196

Storyboards.

Henry Simon

P.O. BOX 4768 Hagatna, GU 96932 [email protected] 671-471-0002, 671-727-4768