A R T I S T
D I R E C T O R Y
ARTIST DIRECTORY
(Updated as of August 2021) md
The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (GCAHA) has produced this Artist Directory as a resource for students, the community, and our constituents. This Directory contains names, contact numbers, email addresses, and mailing or home address of Artists on island and the various disciplines they represent.
If you are interested in being included in the directory, please call our office at 300-1204~8/ 7583/ 7584, or visit our website (www.guamcaha.org) to download the Artist Directory Registration Form.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DISCIPLINE
- PAGE NUMBER
FOLK/ TRADITIONAL ARTS VISUAL/ MEDIA ARTS PERFORMING ARTS
LITERATURE/ HUMANITIES ART RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
MASTER’S
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FOLK/ TRADITIONAL ARTS
Folk Arts enriches the lives of the Guam community, gives recognition to the indigenous and ethnic artists and their art forms and to promote a greater understanding of Guam’s native and multi-ethnic community.
Ronald Acfalle “ Halu’u”
P.O. BOX 9771 Tamuning, Guam 96931 nativebuilders@yahoo.com 671-689-8277
Builder and apprentice of ancient Chamorro (seafaring) sailing canoes, traditional homes and chanter.
James Bamba
P.O. BOX 26039 Barrigada, Guam 96921 jamesbamba@gmail.com 671-488-5618
Traditional/ Contemporary CHamoru weaver specializing in akgak (pandanus) and laagan niyok (coconut) weaving. I can
weave guagua’ che’op, ala, lottot, guaha, tuhong, guafak, higai, kostat tengguang, kustat mama’on, etc.
Arisa Terlaje Barcinas
P.O.BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-488-2782, 671-472-8896 tterlaje@guam.net
Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio of Talofofo. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan.
Maria Terlaje Barcinas
P.O. BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-727-2784, 671-888-2782, 671-472-8896 mctbarcinas@yahoo.com
Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio and Mariana Guzman. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan.
Rita Terlaje Barcinas
P.O. BOX 864 Hagatna, Guam 96932 tterlaje@guam.net
Coconut frond weaving in traditional and contemporary styles. First learned weaving from Martha Tenorio and Mariana Guzman. Current apprentice of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan.
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Julie “Jill” Benavente (Master Body Ornamentation)
P.O. BOX 1609 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-688-7852 jillq.benavente@gmail.com
Carving of natural materials, bone, shell, horn, wood, etc. Body ornamentation, weaving, coconut/pandanus, baskets and fans.
Bernie’s Karakot Plus (Shop at Chamorro Village)
Bernie & Joe Sablan P.O. BOX 1684 Hagatna, Guam 96932 bernieskarakotplus@yahoo.com karakot@teleguam.net 671-477-2048, 671-727-5258
Seashell crafts & jewelry; coco crafts and jewelry; leather crafts; doll dresses or clothes; seashell collection of Guam.
Anthony Reyes Borja
123 Bejong Street Barrigada, Guam 96913 (702)-586-8511 sonofpalau44@yahoo.com
Chamorro Kamyo, burlap paintings, tierras pugua made of wood as a novelty item.
Gerard C. Borja
P.O. BOX 6753 Tamuning, Guam 96931 gerryborja@gmail.com 671-339-2014, 671-727-9273
I make and sale coconut oils, jams, and denanche.
Mario Reyes Borja
650 Balsan Drive El Cajon, California 92019 (619)-888-4407 mborja49@cox.net sakman@chelusd.org
Mr. Borja led the construction of a full-scale replica of the Asigon canoe circa 1742. This canoe, Chelu by name, is the only sakman operation now in San Diego.
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Mary C. Camacho-Untalan
P.O. BOX 24993 GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 ifitlady@ite.net
Wood carving on local woods and paintings of murals on local coconut.
Robinson Chaco
1270 N. Marine Corps Drive, 101-525 Tamuning, Guam 96911 robinson.chaco@gmail.com 671-637-4117, 671-483-8661
Grinds and shapes shells into art pieces (sinahi, latte stone, heart, hook, cross, etc). Drills a hole, polishes the pieces and laces it with combinations of different shells to create a bracelet, necklace, etc.
Patrick Claros
P.O. BOX 23742, GMF Barriagada, Guam 96915 671-477-5937, 671-686-2040
Chamorro Jewelry (necklace)
Chamorro Crafters
Joseph C. Gumabon 478 Leyang Rd. Barrigada, GU 96913 lucynjoe@outlook.com 671-734-4883
Carves traditional Chamorro jewelry using bone, clamshell and wood and also miniature huts, carts and utensils.
Bertha R. Cruz
Guahan Heritage Carving P.O. BOX 26201 Barrigada, Guam 96921 congabalajadia@yahoo.com 671-787-5715
Carving apprentice under George Francisco.
James Cruz
P.O. BOX 25429 Barrigada, Guam 96921 671-483-6332, 671-486-7450 jmcroaster@yahoo.com
Carves body orientations using shells, bone, stone, and other indigenous rocks found of the island. His specialty is carving pendants made from clam (hima) and spondylus shells. His signature jewelry is his carving of two types of moons carved into one shell. The significance of this design depicts traditional ways of hunting on Guam using the moon. He is more widely known for his many years of traditional cooking and carving. He is also a seasoned talayeru and spends his time weaving his favorite items such as hats, baskets, and fans. Speaks fluent Chamorro and has provided community service through cooking, carving, and weaving demonstrations.
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Mark Anthony Cruz
P.O. BOX 326456 Hagatna, Guam 96932 markanthony671@gmail.com 671-477-9074, 671-689-2547
Helps people learn how to cut and carve types of shells, bones, rocks, etc.
Raleigh Cruz
P.O. BOX 1327, Hagatna, GU 96932 rtcruz@gdoe.net 671-479-2103, 671-487-7050
Coconut and pandanus weaving; canoe building and seafaring.
James W. Cushing Jr.
180 A Frank H. Cushing Way Tumon, Guam 96913 jimboy98@hotmail.com 671-646-1477
Hand crafted Chamorro jewelry.
John Diaz Damian
P.O. BOX 5167, Hagatna, GU 96932 Paredamian671@gmail.com 671-488-7111, 671-565-8685
Stone carving (sea life).
Ben “Sinahi” Del Rosario
118 Rosal Lane Mangilao, GU 96923 Sinahi_guam@yahoo.com 671-734-3226
Indigenous aboriginal body ornamentation of the Marianas Islands. His creations include head and hair ornaments, body ornaments: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, legs, arms, and anklets. Giant clam shells (tridacna gigas), spondylus oyster shell, shells, bone and wood are his favorite mediums.
Daniela Edward
P.O. BOX 315416, Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-486-1520 dedward77@yahoo.com
Handmade woven mat, handmade lei, cultural skirts and dresses.
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Egurrola, Jose A. Jr.
P.O. BOX 6822 Tamuning, Guam 96913 671-633-1443
Artifact’s collector.
Eduardo Elenzano (Megavision El Drako Tattoo
P.O. BOX 11874 Tamuning Guam 96931 dragonedong@gmail.com 671-971-1180, 671-989-9605
Traditional tattooing/ modern (machine tattooing). Painting in any medium and murals.
Guam Local Fruits and Handicrafts
Contact: Jose C. Roberto P.O. BOX 3814 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-472-3531
Sale of coconut, coconut hat, fans, and baskets.
Joseph Guerrero Jr.
Matatnga Latte by Kulekision Pilar 144 Adela Lane Dededo, GU 96929 matatngalatte@gmail.com 671- 632-1566 (h) 671-788-5598 (c)
Contemporary/traditional carvings depicting Chamorro motifs utilizing the islands natural resources and traditional materials likewise the approach of replicating Chamorro artifacts.
Rosemarie Lujan Guilliot
DBA: Bracelet Bar P.O. BOX 7856 Agat, Guam 96928 look4rose@yahoo.com 671-685-5038
Handmade jewelry using leather, shell, stone, glass, and coconut materials; and other apparel and handicrafts utilizing beads, shell, and other natural materials.
Joseph C. Gumabon
478 Leyang Road Barrigada, Guam 96913 lucynjoe@outlook.com 671-734-4883, 671-788-7229
Chamorro jewelry carver.
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Derick A. Gumataotao
P.O. BOX 20744 GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 derickgumataotao@yahoo.com 671-898-5707
Carves fine jewelry out of beef bones, deer antlers, carabao horn and sea shells.
Leo Gumataotao Jr.
P.O.BOX 20744, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921 gleo_671@yahoo.com 671-868-7183
Rough cut stone/bone/shell and sanding
Katrina B. Hodges
P.O. BOX 630 Hagatna, GU 96932 Katrina.b.hodges@gmail.com 671-486-9094
Local food products.
John Lujan Jackson
P.O. BOX 10311 Tamuning, Guam 96931 Johnjackson1962@gmail.com 671-688-1952, 671-989-3037, 671-477-3037
Wood carvings from our own local woods i.e., ifil or agao.
Ni Luh Putu Junsay
Our Crafts – Chamorro Village Shop P.O. BOX 6759 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-487-6807, 671-937-1868 putuwintarini_junsay@yahoo.com
Handcrafts (beads wallets), Jewelry (beads, bracelets, flower hair tie)
Danielle Kaczmarek
197 Uhang St. Dededo, GU 96913 Surahoney820@gmail.com 671-787-9787
Jewelry art, children’s book illustration, art workshops and classes, acrylic painting, clothing and shoe customization.
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Jarett Lopaka Kamaka’ole Ka’Imipono
P.O. BOX 4578 Hagatna, GU 96932 jltguam@gmail.com 671-747-8879
Local teacher of weaving. I am a disciplined weaver, traditional carver of body adornments, weapons.
Kapingamarangi Crafts
P.O. BOX 1930 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-488-8745 kimsontom@gmail.com
Making handicrafts out of wood, coconut leaves, and pandaus leaves with sea shells from Pulantat, Yona.
Kuturan Antigon Chamoru
Contact: George M. Paulino P.O. BOX 1663 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-472-5775, 671-734-2718 g.paulino@hotmail.com
Ifit carving, local jewelry making, and local products. Chamorro wood crafting of various assorts – Ifit wood carvings, furniture, coconut graters, plaques. Clocks. Personalized orders, storyboards, and relic of ancient makings, jewelry, wedding jewelry boxes and more.
Melani Key
353 Farenholt Ave., Tamuning, GU 96931 671-689-7269 Melanikey@gmail.com
Island inspired jewelry made out of wood and shell.
Allen R. Kidd
P.O. BOX 302 Hagatna, GU 96932 671-477-8888, 671-688-3435, 671-483-8553 Therese.araneta@united.com
I work with stone, limestone, and marble to create artistic forms that come to mind.
Kiko’s Local Jewelry
Frank Mantanane P.O. BOX 7039 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-727-2878, 671-647-2878 frankmantanane@yahoo.com
Local shell jewelry.
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Jeff Kintoki
P.O. BOX 8976 Tamuning, GU 96913 haseman@yahoo.com 671-687-3768, 671-632-4007
Creates homemade spear guns made out of wood and local canoe canoe).
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Rob Limtiaco
514 El Dorado East Gov. Carlos Camacho Street Tamuning, GU 96913 roblimtiaco@yahoo.com 671-864-5991, 671-646-7606
I work with children and others to share and teach our traditional seafaring practices. Master Canoe Builder/ Navigator, Traditional Cultural Consultant (TCC)
Lizama’s Forge
C/o Master Blacksmith Francisco Lizama P.O. BOX 11524 lizamasforge@gmail.com 671-489-5881
Lizama’s Forge is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Chamorro Blacksmithing and evolving the trade in
the Marianas.
Francisco C. Lizama – Master Blacksmith
Lizama’s Forge
P.O. BOX 11524 Yigo, Guam 96929 chiefsaligao@gmail.com 671-653-3466, 671-682-7673
Member of the Chamorro Crafters. Bone carver, wood carver, blacksmith, and gold/silversmith.
Kesty Lucky
P.O. BOX 4768 Hagatna, Guam 96932 671-646-2490, 671-789-1289 ipanqueen@yahoo.com
Weaving, wall decoration, woven tray, and ornament basket.
Desmond Mandell
P.O. BOX 353 Hagatna, GU 96932 alahastasi@hotmail.com 671-475-4251, 671-727-9577
Makes contemporary Chamorro shell jewelry. Sculptor of wood, stone & shell (lima); shell jewelry.
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Makmata Tribe
Kaiana Janelle SN Torres – Owner P.O. BOX 22814 GMF Barrigada GU 96921 kjsannicolas11@gmail.com 671-487-2315
Andrew Manglona
P.O. BOX 170204 Inajaran, Guam 96915 andrewmanglona@hotmail.com 671-828-3369
Creates wood carved Guam storyboards.
Frank Mantanane
Kiko’s Local Art
P.O. BOX 7039 Tamuning, GU 96931 frankmantanane@yahoo.com 671-727-2878,671- 647-2878
Local shell jewelry.
Anthony R.C. Mantanona
HCR BOX 17321 Inajaran, GU 96915 tonymdaddy@yahoo.com
Traditional Hotnu baker. Taught 2 apprentices under G. Flores Project 2013. A crafter at Inajaran Cultural Village, he weaves with coconut fronds, rope making and jewelry from rope. Chamorro songs teacher and basic guitar lessons.
Matatnga Latte by Kulekision Pilar
Joseph Guerrero Jr. 144 Adela Lane Dededo, GU 96929 matatngalatte@gmail.com 671-632-1566, 671-788-5598
Contemporary/traditional carvings depicting Chamorro motifs utilizing the islands natural resources and traditional materials likewise the approach of replicating Chamorro artifacts.
Megavision El Drako Tattoo
Eduardo Elenzano P.O. BOX 11874 Tamuning Guam 96931 dragonedong@gmail.com 671-971-1180, 671-989-9605
Traditional tattooing/ modern (machine tattooing). Painting in any medium and murals.
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Napu-Tasi
Contact: Tony Borja (Carver) 123 Bejong Street Barrigada, GU 96913 sakman2@gmail.com
Glen Q. Pangelinan
P.O. BOX 11231 Yigo, Guam 96929 glen06202016@gmail.com 671-339-2033, 671-488-7424, 671-727-2259
I carve sinahi’s, latte stone’s, flowers, hooks, and more.
Greg Pangelinan- Master Carver
P.O. BOX 6181 Tamuning, Guam 96931 671-734-2122, 4671-83-8091
Member of the Chamorro crafters – bone carving, woodcarving, coconut carving, shell carving, and blacksmithing.
Pohnpei Handicrafts
Glay Paul P.O. BOX 2163 Hagatna, Guam 96932 glaypaul@hotmail.com 671-477-1389, 7671-47-4585, 671-477-1077
Ornaments and wood carved items.
Polynesian Handicraft
Vaifaaee Oudeman P.O. BOX 22474 Barrigada, GU 96921 faaee7754@yahoo.com 671-969-3652, 671-477-3652
Polynesian arts and handicrafts such as: Coconut shell jewelry, Tapa picture frame, wood turtle, slipper magnet, shell jewelry, wraparound (i.e., lavalava), etc.
Proasports Guam
Sidro Torres 340 Pale Duenas Haya, Santa Rita, GU 96915 proasportsguam@hotmail.com
Specializing in the building of scaled and life-sized boats from Guam and the Pacific Islands. Weaving of ancient hats and recreation of ancient objects of Chamorro origin.
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Mark Protasio
236 Biraden Langet Dededo, GU 96929 mproxi11@gmail.com
Metal art: necklace, pendants, key chains, candle stands, chandelier; all made with the silhouette of a latte stone and
sling stone cut from pieces of WWII shrapnel or sheet metal of various types. Also, book ends, fire tiki’s, bar stools, and
T-shirt prints.
Champ Quinata
P.O. BOX 326166 Hagatna, Guam 96932 cettibay@gmail.com 671-685-9532, 671-967-2368
Champ is currently making underwater live coral latte stones.
Jose M. Rosario/ Che’lu
P.O. BOX 20404 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-472-4358
Cultural Artist- used local materials; makes stone and shell adzes, poio (fishing implement); specializes in warrior ceremonial spears.
David Sablan
P.O. BOX 21442 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-987-9510
Ancient Chamorro Times: Ancient Chamorro paintings and wood sculptures.
Salamankeros
Greg Castro P.O. BOX 135 Hagatna, GU 96932 gregcastro101st@hotmail.com 671-687-9749, 671-653-3564
Carver, blacksmith, bone carving, shell carving, blacksmith knives, bolos wood carving.
Rebecca C. Salas
335 Salisbury St. Dededo, GU 96929 Revin2003@gmail.com 671-727-5814, 671-632-2023
Handmade bracelets and earrings using shells and other local materials found on Guam.
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Vincent D. Salas
Vince and Becky’s Local Jewelry
P.O. BOX 20404 Barrigada, GU 96921 671-727-5813 revin2003@gmail.com
Cultural artist-uses local materials; makes stone and shell adzes, pio (fishing implement); specializes in warrior ceremonial spears.
Peter Sanchez
Suruhanu Healing 146 Tiyan Place Barrigada, GU 96913 psanchez273069@hotmail.com 671-734-5310
Design and sale of traditional Chamorro farming tools using modern technology.
Johnnie San Nicolas
P.O. BOX 3728 Hagatna, GU 96932 671-789-3869
Carver and braider. Experienced 20 years.
Joseph C. San Nicolas
296 Metgot St. Dededo, GU 96929 joe_kamudo@yahoo.com 671-632-5262, 671-482-4350
Member of the Chamorro Crafters. Blacksmith/ Guam Herrero – make local Chamorro tools. Also help carving and teach Chamorro tool making.
Jennifer D. Santos
P.O. BOX 5442 Hagatna, GU 96932 jennifermanalisay@gmail.com 671-688-6773, 671-689-1269
Wood carving of Guam Cultural History, story boards, scenes, etc.
Purita Santiago
138 Pale Duenas St. Lagu, Santa Rita, GU 96915 smartcutfashion@gmail.com 671-477-3494, 671-988-5155
Custom made mestisa dresses.
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Peter J. Santos
122San Antonio Street Santa Rita, Guam 96915 spjcrafts@gmail.com 671-486-3060
Woodcrafts with a Chamorro style and flavor.
Sano Sbal
193 S. Leonardo Tenorio St. Talofofo, GU 96915 sabiniano.sbal@gmail.com 671-789-1523, 671-678-8196
Storyboards.
Henry Simon
P.O. BOX 4768 Hagatna, GU 96932 ipanking@yahoo.com 671-471-0002, 671-727-4768
