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Formally in Navajo:

Yá’át’ééh, shi éí Tawny Atcitty yinishyé. Bít’ah’nii nishli. Kinyaa’áanii báshíshchíín. Hashtłʼishnii  da shichei. Tłʼááshcí’i da shinálí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį́.

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Tawny Townsend, a first-generation Navajo metalsmith residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico; is the sole proprietor of TyTown Jewelry since 2021. With a thriving business, her work has been able to focus on Navajo traditional culture and elevating the works to the modern era. The main goal of their jewelry is to explore the Navajo culture and tell a story that highlights the traditions and practices. In developing herself as an artist she enrolled at the IAIA (Institute of American Indian Arts) with the determination to obtain her Bachelor’s in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Jewelry & Metals. All her works and latest projects can be found on her website and Instagram.

Thank-you for giving me a beautiful 3 years in my career! I could not have done it without you all.

Is there a way I can donate to your education or your equipment?

-This has been a new one for me lately since I have returned to school. Every semester I get a handful of individuals who would love to donate. I greatly appreciate everyone's interest in helping me out if you choose to! I have been so humbled and thankful for my journey in jewelry making so far and I felt as though many others need this more than I do, but if you do feel like supporting me on my journey you can find my PayPal and Venmo below:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tatcjewelry?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/TyTownJewelry

 

Thank-you for those who have donated in any way shape or form. I greatly appreciate it and it plays a huge role in upgrading any equipment or getting equipment I have never had before. Silver cost is also hitting $30 an ounce so this also is huge in going towards funding any school projects that require a lot more materials.