Jerry’s family originates from Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, southeast of El Paso, TX. The Pueblo was established in 1682 subsequent to the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, its people having originated from Isleta Pueblo, south of Albuquerque, NM. Jerry is an enrolled tribal member of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo.
Prior to 2007, Jerry’s primary art form had been bead and quill work, having demonstrated these techniques at the Academy of Science Folk Art programs in San Francisco, CA, and at The Festival at the Lake folk arts event in Oakland, CA.
Jerry continues to strive and increase his knowledge and skill as a Pueblo potter following in the footsteps of his Ancestors. He was nominated to the Poeh Cultural Center and Museum Master’s Program and mentor to new students.
Jerry believes that without a good foundation of the basics, you cannot expect to successfully move to the next level and expand into new areas of creativity. It is always important to maintain quality and integrity each step of the way.
Before the clay is gathered, prayers and offerings are made, asking for forgiveness of our Mother, as we cut into her, gathering only what is needed and using it in a respectful way.
Clay has a spirit, it is an entity and is to be respected. As clay has a spirit, you may start off with something in mind for a piece, and then the clay may go in a direction other than what you thought. I speak to the piece and ask to guide me as I work with it, taking the shape and direction the clay wants.
2010
- Participated in the Native Treasures art show as an emerging artist
- As a student and artist of the Poeh Cultural Center and Museum participated in both the Summer Indian Markets and Winter Indian Markets
- Traditional Pueblo Pottery classes at the Poeh Cultural Center
- Nominated to the Poeh Cultural Center Master’s Program
- Participated in the Native Art Showcase (NAS) at Buffalo Thunder Resort as a vendor and pottery building demonstrator
2011
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- Espanola Valley Art Festival
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
2012
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- Espanola Valley Art Festival
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
2013
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
2014
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Market
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Participated in the first Indigenous Fine Arts Market (IFAM)
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Cultural Center upon request
2015
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Southwest Indian Art Fair at the Arizona State Museum, Tucson, Arizona
- Represented the Poeh Cultural Center and Museum at the Native Treasures Art Show and at the Indigenous Fine Arts Market (IFAM)
- Co-artist in a joint two-artist show at the ART Cottage in Concord, California
- Participated in the Autry Museum Indian Market
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Cultural Center upon request
2016
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Cultural Center upon request
- Participated in the 21st Century After school Program demonstrating pottery making to students of Santa Fe Public Schools
- Participated in the Chaco Heritage Project through Anthropology Department of the University of New Mexico
2017
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Art Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Cultural Center upon request
- Participated in the 21st Century After school Program demonstrating pottery making to students of Santa Fe Public Schools
2018
- Pueblo Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Micaceous and Black on Black Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Arts Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Arts upon request
2019
- Micaceous and Black on Black Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Poeh Summer and Winter Arts Markets
- NAS vendor Buffalo Thunder Resort
- Provided pottery demonstrations for the Poeh Arts upon request
2020
- Micaceous and Black on Black Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Pueblo Moccasin class Poeh Cultural Center
2021
- Continual Micaceous and Black on Black Pottery classes Poeh Cultural Center
- Pueblo Moccasin class Poeh Cultural Center
- Co-artist in a joint two-artist show at the ART Cottage in Concord, California, provided a pottery demonstration which included pottery building techniques, slipping, stone burnishing and painting with a yucca brush.
2022
- Bernalillo Indian Market
- Poeh Pathways Summer and Winter Markets
- Participated in the “Grounded In Clay” exhibit
2023
- May 5th-7th: Bernalillo Indian Market
- Aug 18th-20th: Poeh Pathways Summer Market
- Nov 25th-26th: Poeh Pathways Winter Market
All pottery pieces are handmade without the use of a potter’s wheel, utilizing the hand rolled coiled method as well as traditional clay and paint. No pottery molds or green ware are used in making the pottery; all pieces are authentically hand made by me, and are in my own style.
Jerry Dunbar
