Edy’s Piñatas

I am a third-generation piñata maker. I was taught by my mother who was taught by her father. I make piñatas to keep and honor my family’s tradition and to spread joy and creativity to others. Experienced in community engagement, cultural education, and traditional arts advocacy. Passionate about heritage preservation and empowering youth through folk arts.

INVOLVEMENT  IN THE ARTS

• 2025 All Across America artist

  Alabama Folklife Association Tributaries Editorial Board Member since 2020.

• PBS “Monograph” Feature Artist – Season 7

• Arts Fell on Alabama Podcast feature – “Edy Aguilar: Making and Breaking Traditional Piñatas”

• Working Circle Committee Member – Walking Together Grant, South Arts & US RAO 2024-2025

• 2024 cohort Emerging Traditional Artist Program Member 2024

• Folk in Five Educator – Alabama Folklife Association

• Folklife Panel Grant Committee Member – Alabama State Council on the Arts 2024

• Mountain Fiesta Featured Artist, Cumberland Gap 2024

• Master Teacher – Apprenticeship Grant – Alabama State Council on the Arts