Española artist and graduate Lindsay Angulo earns amazing accolades

From Moving Arts
Espanola, NM – Lindsay Angulo began seeking opportunities to explore her creativity and develop her natural artistic talent. As a Española Valley High School sophomore, she joined the Summer Leadership Program at Moving Arts. Since then, Lindsay has used Moving Arts as a launchpad for her own artistic endeavors.

Over the course of the last two years, Lindsay has not only honed her artistic skills but also made a significant impact on the community. She completed two mural panels, the first being part of a multigenerational collaboration that will be installed at the Pathways Shelter in Española. The second, a commission by the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA), will be installed at the Española site. This mural, depicting an Abuelo teaching the next generation about planting, serves as a powerful metaphor for Masterful Mentorship and the importance of imparting our knowledge to the next generation, a message that resonates deeply with the community.

The mural, titled “El Portador de Semillas” or “The Seed Bearer”, will be officially unveiled Saturday, June 15, 2024. The celebration will include light refreshments from 2-4 p.m. at NRGNHA, 109 E. Paseo de Oñate, Española.

Lindsay recently earned a spot to have her art displayed at the African American Performing Arts Center and won a Gold Key award for her portfolio submission through the New Mexico Scholastic Art Awards. “I have an insane ability of endurance to keep pursuing a mission or goal. If I’m truly dedicated to a project, I will not stop at any roadblocks and find different solutions to get me to my end goal,” Lindsay says. From earning accolades for her art pieces to spearheading the mural project in the heart of Española, Lindsay's artistic endeavors serve as a testament to the transformative power of creativity and determination. Additionally, Lindsay received the prestigious Davis Scholarship and has decided to attend Wellesley College in Massachusetts in the fall.  Until then, Lindsay will join local master artist and sculptor, Cruz Lopez, in teaching visual art at Moving Arts.

"We are immensely proud of Lindsay for her outstanding achievements and dedication to her art. She has not only learned tangible skills but also continues to inspire through her work and contribution to the community," says Roger Montoya, Creative Director at Moving Arts and CNN Hero. Roger, who served as Lindsay's mentor throughout the mural projects, including the contract negotiations, is a testament to Lindsay's talent and the impact of her art.

Lindsays says, “I’ve had kids come up to me while I paint and tell me how cool it is that I’m painting with so many colors and patterns and that they wish they could paint as well. I feel warmhearted as I remember I used to be amazed by other artists when I was younger, and I hope they continue to be inspired to create in the future.”

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