Southern Arizona Guide: A full web page devoted to Valenzuela, his carving and his Yoeme culture. Includes a vivd slideshow and indepth descriptions.
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The Marvels of Pascua Yaqui Art - TucsonCitizen.com: An informative article about Yoeme art, symbolism, and the Yoeme Artists Association. Valenzuela is interviewed and the Tucson Citizen recommends this website.
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LUMIES: Tucson Pima Arts and Business Awards 2009
Individual Achievement/Emerging Artist: For outstanding innovation and contribution in a field of art by an emerging artist.
After 36 years of persistence and searching for his true calling, Louis David Valenzuela has come into his own; his sculptures, masks and paintings that highlight his Yoeme heritage and culture are a gift to Tucson. They are now seen, appreciated, and collected by a new market of art lovers. An ambassador and advocate for the arts of his people, Louis opens the door for non-Yoemen to learn about the Yoeme people in a visually exciting way. More importantly, Louis remains true to his roots, proud of his ancestry. He is recognized within his own community for his work and is a mentor to youngsters who, like himself, wish to pursue art as a means of sharing their ancient tradition and culture.
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Tucson Pima Arts Council
Rural Art Showcase October 30th –November 30th 2009
at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library Gallery,
101 N. Stone Ave. in the Heart of Downtown Tucson, Arizona
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Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Rural Art Showcase Artist Talk - Nov. 15, 2009
The Joel D. Valdez Main Library and the Tucson Pima Arts Council proudly present:
Nationally acclaimed Yaqui wood carver and visual artist Louis David Valenzuela will discuss the process he uses to produce his Pascola masks and traditional wood carvings.
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AZ Daily Star- Oct. 4, 2009:
Video: Yoeme mask maker Louis David Valenzuela
Article: Masks Reveal the Maker's Inner Self
Louis David Valenzuela is seated on an old kitchen chair in a favored spot in his home art studio — a corner of his backyard shaded by trees and screened for privacy with palm fronds woven through the chain-link fence... Rosalie Robles Crowe reports.
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Southwest Indian Art Fair 2009:
“Spirit of the Deer”
by Louis David Valenzuela, Yaqui
Description: Hand carved Yaqui deer dancer. Cottonwood and horsehair. Paper flowers represent nature.
About this Award: Awarded for carving that adheres most to cultural content, other than a Katsina doll.
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KUAT, Arizona Public Media - February 5, 2008:
Keeping Yaqui Culture Alive
Sculptor Louis David Valenzuela is doing everyting he can do to keep the Yaqui culture alive through his art. Valenzuela's Pascola masks are in the collection of the Arizona State Museum. In this story, you will see how and why he creates those sacred masks.
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Tucson Guide Magazine - Spring 2006
Creative Spirits - By Mark Mussari
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Arizona State Museum - January 11 - February 28, 2003
The Art of Louis David Valenzuela
Louis David Valenzuela is one of the best-known Yaqui artists living in Arizona. Valenzuela was featured in a one-man exhibition at Arizona State Museum...
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