Aric Chopito, 2010.
Photograph by Jason S. Ordaz. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.
Aric Chopito
Culture: Zuni Tribe
b. 1977
Aric Chopito is one of the few weavers practicing in Zuni Pueblo today. As a result, he strongly believes in perfecting his weaving techniques and passing on his knowledge to future generations. According to Aric, “Weaving is my footprint impressions I leave for my Native People to follow. I am a self-taught weaver, learning from the footsteps my forefathers left for me.”
Aric received his AFA in Museum Studies from the Institute of American Indian Art. He has served as a weaving instructor at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center in Zuni Pueblo and is a frequent demonstrator at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, Aric was formerly an IARC intern where he completed an internship in Pueblo textiles. His work can be found in the collections of the Salinas Pueblo Mission National Monument in Mountainair, NM; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM; and many others.
Aric received his AFA in Museum Studies from the Institute of American Indian Art. He has served as a weaving instructor at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center in Zuni Pueblo and is a frequent demonstrator at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, Aric was formerly an IARC intern where he completed an internship in Pueblo textiles. His work can be found in the collections of the Salinas Pueblo Mission National Monument in Mountainair, NM; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM; and many others.