Winners All in San Bartolo Coyotepec

Weaving by 23 year old, Justino Martinez Mendoza of Teotitlan del Valle

Yesterday, in San Bartolo Coyotepec, at the Museum of Oaxacan Folk Art, the Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art and Amigos de Arte Popular Oaxaca, opened an exhibition to present the art of participants and the winners in their annual Young Artists' Contest.  The event was very well attended and all the art was impressive.  The contest not only showcases the talents of young artist, but encourages them to continue and build upon the artistic traditions of the region.

The work came from the city and its surrounding areas and demonstrated techniques using a wide variety of materials.

A beautiful piece of silver and river pearls by 14-year old Ivonne Berenice Cortes Garcia of Oaxaca.

First Place Winner Victor Javier Bustamante Herrerra of Miahuatlan 

and his piece carved from copal wood.

From San Bartolo Coyotepec, a necklace of barro negro, by 16 year old, Cesia Tonnantzin Pedro Cardozo.

The happy family.  That's her brother, Armando, with his certificate on the right.

A remarkable mirror by 26 year old, Osbel Ramos Ramirez from the city.

From San Martin Ticajete, 19 year old Laura Sosa Martinez,

and her work.

First place in textiles came from Teotitlan del Valle, 25 year old Jose Mendoza Martinez
 
If you can, go and support the artists.  The museum is very easy to find, right off the main road, abutting the zocalo.  Only a few minutes from the city.... maybe ten minutes past the airport.