Maestro Prize

The Latino Arts Network of California (LAN) partners with the California Arts Council to identify and honor individuals who are masters of cultural practice working in communities throughout California. This prize was designed to recognize artists and cultural workers who have demonstrated a commitment to community-based work and/or who have distinguished themselves as Masters in their field.

 

LAN Maestro Awardees

Gloria Andrade

Gloria Andrade

Steven Alcala

Steven Alcala

Dante Alencastre

Dante Alencastre

Filmmaker, Activist
 E. Lichi Fuentes

E. Lichi Fuentes

Singer, Songwriter, Activist
Berkeley, CA
Javier Gomez

Javier Gomez

Inlakech Cultural Arts Center
Oxnard, CA
Juanita Lopez

Juanita Lopez

Magulandia

Magulandia

Roberta Martinez

Roberta Martinez

Latino Heritage
Pasadena, CA
Xavier Montes

Xavier Montes

Artist, Musician, Educator
Santa Paula, CA
Jesus Reyes

Jesus Reyes

Artistic Director
Los Angeles, CA
Favianna Rodriguez

Favianna Rodriguez

Artist, Activist
Oakland, CA
Manuel Unzueta

Manuel Unzueta

Muralist, Educator, Organizer
Santa Barbara, CA
Rosemary & René Rodriguez

Rosemary & René Rodriguez

Teatro Urbano
Los Angeles, CA
Steven Valencia

Steven Valencia

Armando Vasquez

Armando Vasquez

Emigdio Vasquez

Emigdio Vasquez

José Montoya Scholarship FundNational Compadres Network