Washington DC. Zorionak again Dan! On Wednesday, Dan Ansotegui, was one of 10 awardees at this year’s 2019 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowships awards that recognize artists and persons who stand out for their careers in the world of folk arts and popular culture. After the awards ceremony, this Friday there will be a gala and a concert by those honored representing the good work being done in popular culture in the US of which they are part. Programming details here.
Following are photos from the awards ceremony.
Dan Ansotegui thanking everyone and dedicating the award on a day that he will soon not forget
Wearing the medal with Senator James Risch and his wifeVicki, President of the National Endowment for the Arts Mary Anne Carter (left) and Director of the NEA for popular and traditional arts Clifford Murphy (right)
With his wife Tamara and their children whose smiles denote what an extraordinary moment it was
With Oliver Thompson and two life-long friends and fellow musicians: Sean Aucutt and Chris Bieter
All ten awardees at this year’s awards ceremony. Zorionak guztiei!
Thanks, Victoria Tea, for the pictures!
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