Native Art Voices of the Four Corners

Janet Yazzie is a Navajo poet from the Arizona region of the Navajo nation. She is a contemporary painter, using bright acrylic hues to create landscapes and the modern life of Navajo people.

In this episode of Native Art Voices, join host, Venaya Yazzie as she acknowledges her various featured guest artists of 2024.  

On this episode of Native Art Voices, host Venaya Yazzie speaks with local artist, James Joe about his career, life, and experiences in the 4 Corners. 

Join Democratic Senate District 2 Candidate Songtree Pioche, & Scott Michlin for an exclusive interview at KSJE.

Native Art Voices of the 4 Corners: Coeburn Palmer

CCSD Superintendent Steve Carlson, Bilingual Coordinator Cheryl Benally, and D.A.R.T Director Leandro Venturina join host, Scott Michlin today to discuss recent updates within the Central Consolidated School District. 

KSJE's Megan Cullip & Scott Michlin discuss Farmington's Tres Rios Habitat For Humanity, with guest Cindi Haws.

Tim Gibbs meets with Scott Michlin today to talk about the current state of the energy industry, & economic development in the 4 Corners area.

Regent of the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, Mary Hayes, joins host Scott Michlin in the studio today to discuss an upcoming Plaque dedication event!

Monique Holiday is a Diné (Navajo) artist and is from the Farmington area. She is an alumnus of the Institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is a painter who works primarily in acrylics. She depicts the Navajo culture via the women of her community.

Native Art Voices of the 4 Corners: Ed Singer

Venaya is joined by DJ Eli Scott to showcase Native American Voices of the 4 Corners!

Elmer C. Yazzie is a Navajo Fine Art painter and a U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran.  He is from the Navajo Nation and resides in Shiprock, New Mexico with his family. He is an alumnus of the Institute of American Indian Arts!

Native Art Voices of The Four Corners: With Nate Nez

Scott Michlin is joined by Gloria Dee, Senior Project Director, and Genise Denny, Prevention Specialist, from Capacity Builders  to talk about Drug Take Back Day & more!

Venaya Yazzie is joined by AJ Begay! AJ Begay is a member of the eastern Navajo reservation originally from Nageezi, New Mexico. She is a Army Veteran of the late 1990s. She served as an 82 Charlie as a Field Artillery Surveyor.

Venaya Yazzie is joined by Aj Begay, who is a member of the eastern Navajo reservation originally from Nageezi, New Mexico. She is a Army Veteran of the late 1990s. She served as a  Field Artillery Surveyor.

Venaya Yazzie does a Wrap Up on 2023. From the guest speaker to the different artifacts talked about over the year.

Scott Michlin is joined by Jamie Church, Farmington Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the Business & Citizens of the Year Nominations. 

Scott Michlin is joined by Lewis Campbell, Cintigy Computer Systems, to talk about technology news. 

Scott Michlin is joined by Randy West from the Farmington Civic Center to talk about the Events happening at the Civic Center.

Catherine Young shares stories and experiences form her childhood in Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna Valley this week as she talks about her new memoir, “Black Diamonds.”

Scott Michlin is joined by Amber Francisco, Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, to talk about the furry friends ready to find their furever homes. Featuring Blitz, Chloe & Squash

Mick Hesse plays pieces by Max Stern.

Scott Michlin is joined by Rick Griffiths, Chairman; and Amanda Evans to talk about the San Juan Health Council and to give updates. 

Scott Michlin is joined by Lewis Campbell, Cintigy Computer Systems, to talk about this weeks technology news.

Scott Michlin is joined by his Public Speaking Honors Students to present their final speeches. 

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Megan Cullip is joined by Scott Michlin and Scott Duran on this week episode of That's Interesting!

Scott Michlin takes KJE on the Road for the 2023 Festival of Trees Drawing

A 23-year old visual artist and poet who is half Zuni Pueblo and half Indonesian Chinese. She currently resides in Gallup New Mexico near Zuni Pueblo. Her poetry was recently included in the 2023 New Mexico Poetry Anthology.

Originally from Kirtland New Mexico and educated in Shiprock of New Mexico.  Cheryl is Navajo and Comanche. She is a native woman academic educator and teaches on Navajo history. She is a published writer and currently resides in Arizona as a professor of Native American studies.

Native Art Voices of The Four Corners with Nate Nez.

Derrick Kosea resides just outside of Farmington, NM. He has recently taken on the challenge of landscape photography and enjoys every bit of it, "I want to share my art with everyone and continue to keep learning and growing in my love for photography.

Ernie Washee is a Navajos Silversmith from Blanding Utah. His silver jewelry work is rooted in the iconic Southwest petroglyph figures found on sandstone rocks. He specializes in overlay metalwork and uses designs such as deer, ok and spiral designs.

Kevin Aspaas is a Diné artist from Shiprock,NM in northwest NM. He is a make weaver who is carrying on the tradition of the Navajo loom and textiles.  He specializes in the Diné “wedge-weave” design. Kevin also creates Navajo women’s cultural dress called a “biil.”

Navajo jazz musician Delbert Anderson “clings to culture” as he creates his jazz improvisation music while fostering youth of the community, and preserving his culture within the Four Corners. Anderson's song “Groove Warrior” leads the path to new inspirations.

Native Art Voices of The 4 Corner with Jasper Littletree

A Navajo woman n business owner of Bluehorse Real Estate from the Farmington community. Alyssa is a master in the art of real estate and organizing, creating inspirational spaces and celebrating Native American women artists.

Venaya Yazzie Interview comic book artist Shaun Beyale 

Native Art Voices of The Four Corners with Dr. Lloyd Lee, PhD

Host Venaya Yazzie Interviews Artist AJ Begay 

Native Art Voice of The Four Corners with Venaya Yazzie

Luke is a local mural artist who has worked in many four corners community‘s painting contemporary mural art or what is sometimes referred to as street art for individual businesses and community organizations in Farmington.

An Apache artist from Shiprock New Mexico, Franco is learning to weave in the Navajo tradition. He is a former chef who has traveled many places making wonderful food-Art based on traditional Apache foods.

A Navajo wool artist who specializes Wool Felting and Navajo weaving techniques. She is also the Director of Sheep is Life, non-profit organization and a resident of Shiprock New Mexico.

Listen in as Kirk gives us a re-cap on the weeks events, scores, highlights, and much more.

Today Scott is joined by Douglas Joe from the San Juan County Partnership to discuss housing programs, assistance, and qualifications for getting services.

Victoria J YazzieA Farmington textile artist who works in creating cultural clothing of the southwest people, she also is a jewelry maker and crafting artist.

Shawn Ahkeah is a Shiprock-based artist on the Navajo Nation. He is a Navajo Realist painter whose works concerns concepts of Navajo cultural life as his specialty. He is a veteran of the United States military.

 The Annual Race to Educate, and is organized by the Foundation for Educational Excellence. All ages event with music, food, and fun!

Seasons of Rock Art on the Colorado Plateau.