Interview produced by the Arizona State University Hispanic Research Center of award-winning Folk Artist Victoria de Almeida. Produced by Melanie Magisos and Brandon Ortega

Chapters: 01:12 - A Foundation of 10 Generations 09:27 - Communion with San Pascual and San Francisco 12:59 - Victoria's Art Steps Out 18:11 - Connecting 22:14 - Initiative, Art, Effort Credits: Videographer/Editor: Brandon M. Ortega Production Manager: Melanie Magisos Special Thanks To: Victoria de Almeida Jones, her husband Doug, and son Douglas. Also her Parents Tom and Betty Jean Shinas and her Aunt Mary Ann Almeida for the archival footage Especially her grandparents Manuel and Reynalda Almeida who taught her about the importance of family and to be proud of their roots! For more information, visit stfrancis.clas.asu.edu Arizona State University Hispanic Research Center Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe PO Box 875303 Tempe, Arizona 85287-5303 (480) 965-3867 © 2016 Arizona State University Hispanic Research Center

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A look at the artist behind the Balloon Fiesta poster

NM folk artist Victoria De Almeida

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