May 1, 2022, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) celebrated its 2022 Living Treasure, Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) with an artist talk and book signing. This video is his Artist Talk in its entirety for you to enjoy!

“It is vital that our traditional methods and materials are not forgotten but carried forward — art is as essential as our Pueblo language and way of life,” says artist Virgil Ortiz. “It creates the connection to the next generation to advance into the future utilizing relevant, engaging storytelling and modern, high-tech devices and platforms — this means formulating ideas that awaken the imagination and provoke fascination, emotion, and empowerment.” - Virgil Ortiz.