Carol Lee Sanchez facts for kids
Carol Lee Sanchez (born in 1934) is an amazing American artist. She is a talented poet, a visual artist who creates beautiful paintings, an essay writer, and a teacher. She has shared her knowledge and art with many people.
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About Carol Lee Sanchez
Carol Lee Sanchez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has a rich cultural background, being part Laguna Pueblo (a Native American tribe) and Lebanese-American. She studied Art Administration at San Francisco State University and earned her degree in 1978.
Carol Lee Sanchez's Career
Carol Lee Sanchez has had a busy and interesting career. From 1976 to 1985, she taught at San Francisco State University. Later, she moved to Central Missouri and taught at places like the University of Missouri and State Fair Community College.
Poet and Speaker
As a poet, Carol Lee Sanchez has traveled a lot! She was invited by the Art America Division of the United States Information Agency to speak about Native American culture in Germany and Latvia in 1993. She has also given many Poetry readings across the United States and in several cities in Europe. You might have even seen her reading her poems on the PBS Television network!
She used to be the boss of the California Poets in the Schools program. She also became a Master Poetry Teacher and still helps students learn about poetry today.
Artist and Gallery Owner
Carol Lee Sanchez is also a talented visual artist. Her paintings have been shown in art galleries and universities in California and the Northwest states like Oregon and Washington.
For a few years, she and her husband, Thomas Allen, owned an art gallery called Ha pa nyi Fine Arts in Santa Barbara, California. She chose the artists whose work was shown there and organized talks about important topics for Native Americans in the United States. Her drawings and paintings are now part of private collections all over the US and Europe.
Teacher and Educator
Carol Lee Sanchez has taught many different subjects at universities. At San Francisco State University, she taught courses in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Women's Studies from 1976 to 1985. She even led the American Indian Studies department for a year.
She has also taught at the San Francisco Art Institute, Mills College, CSU Northridge, and the University of Missouri. In 1998, she was a special "Writer in Residence" at Stephens College for Women. She also taught mini-courses on American Indian Cultures and Customs at State Fair Community College.
Carol Lee Sanchez's Life
Today, Carol Lee Sanchez continues to write and paint. She lives in a beautiful old farmhouse in Pettis County, Missouri, near Hughesville. She is also a mother to three grown-up children.
Awards and Recognition
Carol Lee Sanchez has been recognized for her amazing work in the arts. She has served on many important art panels and boards, helping to decide on grants and programs for artists. For example, she was a Panelist for the California Arts Council and the Michigan Council on the Arts.
In 1998, she received a special honor: the Writer of the Year Award for Poetry. This award was given to her by the Wordcraft Circle of Native Authors and Storytellers, which is a group that supports Native writers.
Carol Lee Sanchez's Works
Carol Lee Sanchez has written many books and poems. Here are a few examples of her published works:
Books by Carol Lee Sanchez
- Rainbow Visions & Earth Ways
- From Spirit to Matter: new and selected poems, 1969–1996
- She poems
- Excerpts from a mountain climber's handbook: selected poems, 1971–1984
- Message Bringer Woman
- Time Warps
- Conversations from the Nightmare
Poems Online
You can find some of her poems online, such as:
- above and beyond
- For the cloud people
- Tribal Chant
- san francisco & fox tales-1
- Her Song (for SHE WHO THOUGHT US INTO BEING)
- The Old Ones Beloit Poetry Journal- American Indian chapbook [PDF]
