Edward Kennard Yava
Hopi/Tewa/Navajo
Born Keams Canyon, Arizona April 30, 1944
Military: US Army. Vietnam
Education: Parker, Arizona High School, 1973; AWC; Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona, 1981; MFA Program, Arizona State University
Occupation: Art Council events coordinator, teacher, writer, illustrator, and painter
Exhibits: NICCAS
Honors: Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona Deans List and Native American Student Award in art, 1978
“After military service in Vietnam, Yava used the GI Bill and government disability benefits to start college in 1975 at Arizona Western College. Although he has work experience in several areas, Yava stated that he has always wanted to be an artist.
He is an enrolled member of the Colorado River Reservation.”
Artist p.c. 1992
