Rio Grande Weaving by Irvin Trujillo - An illustrated talk

Friends of History has announced the first New Mexico History & Heritage Lecture is “Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, and Continuity, by Irvin L. Trujillo, seventh-generation weaver and award-winning textile artist of Chimayó. The in-person presentation and conversation will be held in the New Mexico History Museum auditorium on Wednesday, February 4 at 1-2 p.m.

  The master weaver will explore the history and styles of Rio Grande weaving, the Trujillo Family’s work in Chimayó, and the serious challenges this living heritage of New Mexico is confronting in the 21st century.

Introduced to weaving at age 10 by his father, Irvin Trujillo is acclaimed for combining flawless technique and respect for Hispanic history and culture with artistic innovation. He is a recipient of numerous accolades, including the 2015 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts for traditional Spanish Colonial weaving, focusing on natural dyes.

New Mexico History & Heritage Lectures are open to all. Tickets are free for Friends of History members, $15 for the general public, and $10 for students.

Tickets on sale soon!