Carmen Sandoval-Aqimowon

Carmen Sandoval (Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians) is an artist, consultant, educator, jewelry designer, painter, printmaker. Carmen resides in New Cuyama. She grew up on the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation. Carmen’s art is rooted local Chumash tradition, craftsmanship, and integrity. She incorporates traditional design elements into her work, honoring a distinguished legacy of Chumash creativity. A Sʰamala Chumash language teacher, Carmen has traveled with the Sʰamala singers and shared traditional gifts of Chumash dance, music, and song with audiences of all ages.