Nancy Nielsen dialogs with Diane Granito, founder of The Heart Gallery, national grassroots adoptive program that has become a national phenomenon.

Diane discusses her passion for the program, her commitment to the adoptive children in state custody and her hopes and dreams for the future of the Heart Gallery.

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Heart Gallery

Music by Kevin Hays

Moving toward the sixth anniversary of its renovation and re-opening, Bob Martin, General Manager of The Lensic, shares his views on the role the maverick institution has played in Santa Fe culture and his contribution to its success.

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Music by Kevin Hays

An in-depth look into the sparkling persona of Judy Vanderbeck. A non-smoker, Judy was diagnosed with malignant lung cancer in June, 2005. Within weeks, she discovered the disease had metastasized to her bones. The Santa Fe art and service community rallied to her support by launching an amazingly successful and heartwarming fundraiser to help defray her medical expenses. The inspiring story of a magnificent woman who has a 500-watt personality and courage to match.

Conversation with Presley LaFountain, sculptor, tribesman and human being extraordinaire! Presley earned the prestigious 1st Place Award in Sculpture at Indian Market 2005, just over 3 years after having lost the use of his right arm, the victim of a violent "hate-crime". He discusses his personal history as a Chippewa reservation transplant to the ghettos of LA. We hear the inside story of his brutal and gut-wrenching "incident" and intimate details of his triumphant road to recovery. Don't miss this amazing man's story.

Dialog with Eve Little Shell LaFountain, student and photographer. Eve was the recipient of 1st & 2nd place awards in the Photography at Indian Market 2005. A second-generation participant and winner, she discusses her artistic heritage and influences. We hear from Presley LaFountain, Eve's uncle, about the genesis of Indian Market and the LaFountain legacy of artistic success. Eve discusses her current involvements, hopes and dreams of a career in experimental film.