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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:07 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Zillmann, Daniel, DCA <Daniel.Zillmann@dca.nm.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Groundbreaking New Mexican artists recognized among recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We are proud to announce this year’s recipients for the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts! They are Paula Castillo of Belen, J.C. Cervantes of Las Cruces, Raven Chaco<b>n</b> (Diné) of Albuquerque,
Judy and Ray Dewey of Albuquerque, Jim Harris of Hobbs, Patricia Michaels of Taos, Mark Ian Saxe of Dixon, and Judy Tuwaletstiwa of Galisteo—a cohort of influential, impactful artists.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">"I want to congratulate the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts winners," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "This year’s recipients come from every corner of the state, showcasing the immense possibilities
of the arts across New Mexico. These artists are musicians, authors, sculptors and designers who push the boundaries of telling stories about the state and their lives through art. I am proud to recognize and show off such talent to the rest of the world." </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Learn more about the 2023 recipients in the full release
<a href="https://media.newmexicoculture.org/release/1556/">HERE</a>. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Take care,</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Brandon</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.2in"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt; color:#7F7F7F">Brandon Brown (he/they)</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.2in"><span style="font-size:9.0pt; color:#7F7F7F">Public Relations Specialist</span></p>
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<a href="http://www.newmexicoculture.org/"><span style="color:blue">www.newmexicoculture.org</span></a></span></p>
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