Awards

Don Julio โ€œpor amorโ€ grant winner

2022 winner

Abel Garcia was honored to be awarded the tequila Don Julio โ€œpor amorโ€ grant for Hispanic entrepreneurs who follow their heart and represent their culture through their art.

Las cruces city proclamation

a man holding up a framed certificate with a smile on his face

2020 recipient

Abel Garcia was honored to be given a proclamation by las cruces, mesilla and Dona Ana county. A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize a day, week or month that will have a major citywide impact. The goal of a proclamation is to honor, celebrate or create awareness of an event.

Austin visual artist of the year

2011 winner

Abel Garcia was honored to be named Austinโ€™s visual artist of the year in 2011 by raw natural born artists organization.