R. C. GORMAN: Featured visual artist for National Native American Heritage Month

"I was born near Canyon de Chelly in Arizona and spent my early years living close to nature and Navajo tradition. My family was rich in artistic talent and creative spirit, but not in material possessions. I have been fortunate to live and work in the beautiful Taos Valley, an environment also rich in artistry and tradition. The spirit of Taos has encouraged and inspired me, and my focus as an artist matured here. I’m truly grateful to my friends, drinking buddies, family, patrons, and my loyal staff—all of whom have made my way of life here possible. Thanks for sharing the light."  -  R.C. Gorman in 1998  (http://rcgormangallery.com/bio)

• Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, College of Ganado, Ganado, Arizona (1978)
• R. C. Gorman Day, State of New Mexico (January 8, 1979)
• Doctorate of Humane Letters, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico (1980)
• R. C. Gorman Day, San Francisco, California (March 18, 1986)
• Humanitarian Award in Fine Art, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts (May 1986)
• New Mexico’s Governor’s Award of Excellence (1988)
• Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona (1995)
• Alumnae of the Year Award, National Association of Colleges and Universities (November 1993)
• Honorary United Nations 50-year Chairman for New Mexico (1995)
• Camino Real Award, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Fe, New Mexico (1995)
• Los Amigos del Turismo Cultural Award, Santa Fe, New Mexico (1996)
• After Gorman's death, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson ordered flags flown at half-staff in his honor (2005)

http://rcgormangallery.com/
http://www.rogallery.com/gorman_rc/gorman-biography.htm

To find out more about R. C. Gorman, look for books at Fogelson Library under call number N6537 .G66 H  or ask any stall member for help.


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