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We would personally like to invite you "Freedom of Expressions", an art exhibition at the CHAC Gallery at 772 Santa Fe Street in Denver.

Freedom of Expressions Artists

Call for Entries: Frida & Diego Passions & Storms

Passion & Storms is a creative look at the unique relationship between Frida and Diego. Artwork should reflect the theme of the show and be family friendly.

Drop off work on SUNDAY, June 28th, 2009 between 12 - 4 PM. Entry fee: $10 for every two pieces entered.

Frida & Diego, Passion & Storms, 2009

The Front Gallery will host “Frida and Diego – Passion and Storms” – honoring the lives, work, and turbulent relationship of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Join us on July 18 from 6-9 PM for an exciting evening celebrating Frida Kahlo's Birthday!

Frida and Diego Look Alike Contest - Door prizes - Tarot readings - Artwork - Food - Drinks - Music

Frida Mercado at CHAC Norte

CHAC Norte-Join us for our Frida & Diego show featuring a huge "Frida Mercado" We will have everything from Frida Kahlo dresses, luggage tags, bracelets, necklaces, crosses, clocks, tee-shirts,stationary, playing cards, mints, and much much more!

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

Gene Tewksbury
It's a changing world, and soon it will become a homogeneous world. I don't much care for that idea, so I'm trying to see different cultures and unspoiled lands while they still exist. Along the way I'll be snapping photos for you all to enjoy.

While some people are willing to lug around their gear everywhere, I am not. The mere presence of a large camera being pulled out causes the spontaneity around you to break down (plus I'm just too lazy.) Often my shots are "from the hip" so the subject is unaware I'm even taking a photo. I hope you enjoy them.

CHAC Norte Kitchen, North Wall

The digital art of Robert Maestas will be featured on the north kitchen wall of CHAC Norte during July. Robert’s art is constantly changing and brings a unique perspective in what he calls “Our Creative Mind.”.

CHAC Norte South Wall

The witty mixed media work of Suzanne Martino will have an expanded presence centered on the south wall of CHAC Norte during July.

Suzanne’s art often starts with a single found object which becomes the centerpiece of a carefully composed, vibrant and humorous artwork.

CHAC Norte Meta Studio

Stevon Lucero continues his show of art as self-exploration in the CHAC Norte meta-studio. Stylistically inspired by Aztec images, much of his work also explores Stevon's relationship with God. www.stevonlucero.com

CHAC Norte Featured Artist

Robert Martinez's ongoing show at CHAC Norte now explores the potential of basic shapes in a new acrylic series. Several Native American studies are also featured.

Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Join and participate in poetry readings on the second Saturday, July 11th, 2009 from 2 to 4 PM.

CHAC News: FCC Doll Auction

On May 15, CHAC Norte hosted a benefit party and auction for the Family Crisis Center, operated by Denver Human Services. Forty-five dolls were custom dressed and painted by young artists, all of whom are clients of the FCC.

Creative concepts for the finished dolls ranged from a creature out of an “alien” movie to a showgirl decked in sequins and feathers. Total funds raised were $1400, of which $305 goes directly to the young artists, and $1095 to the FCC recreation program.

CHAC News: The Denver Foundation Grant

CHAC proudly announces $14,000 in grant money donated by The Denver Foundation. CHAC’s long history of nurturing and preserving Chicano/Latino culture, its ongoing cultural outreach and educational programs, and its determination to build on its strengths, were all factors in the decision to award the grant.

A similar grant totaling $20,000 over two years from Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado will enable us to seek professional input in some areas we’ve identified as needing development. Expanding our donor base, developing a long-term fundraising plan, and enhancing fundraising capabilities among our board members are among our top priorities in a “sustainable growth” plan for CHAC.

Me, Myself and Frida - A big success!

Mid-June, CHAC hosted 21 young and enthusiastic self-portraitists from Casa Start Program, at a “Me and Frida” class led by Jeremy Ulibarri. Kids learned something about the work of Frida Kahlo, and something about themselves in the process of creating their own portraits.

Check out “Me and Frida” and other classes at www.chacweb.org (click on Children’s Programs). Classes offer lots of enrichment at low cost, and scholarships are available. For details, talk to CHAC Director Crystal O’Brien (303) 571-0440.

Call for Entries - Access Gallery - Word Up

Access Gallery is pleased to present our first annual Juried Exhibit – Word Up, calling artists to create and submit artworks that include a written word or language within the art piece.

Throughout time, the world has viewed words/language as a grouping of symbols, characters or letters. This July, the Access Gallery will look at words as an art form through the submissions of artists. The selection of artworks that will be exhibited will be juried on the following criteria: 1. Best approach to theme of exhibit. 2. Best use and representation/expression of the word(s). 3. Aesthetic and creative approach to theme. 4. Best in Show.

Deadline for Submissions: July 6- 7, 2009, 6:00pm MST
Artwork will be delivered to VSA/Access Gallery at 909 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO July 6 or 7 from noon to 6:00 pm.
Exhibit Dates: July 17- August 7
Artist Reception: July 17
First Friday Reception: August 7
Juror: TBA
Criteria: The only requirement is that a written word be visible in the piece.
Details: Submissions are $10 per piece. Maximum 3 entries per artist. Size not to exceed 3’ x 4’. All pieces must be wired or otherwise ready and stable to hang. Artists works that are not selected for exhibit will be notified to pick up submission by July 15. We are unable to store work that is not selected. VSA/Access Gallery reserves the right to not exhibit artworks that are not gallery ready or stable to install, deemed unsuitable, fragile or inappropriate.

Awards: All awards will be appointed by our juror and will be presented to the artists opening night, July 17, 2009.
Best of Show – will receive $50 and a 2010 studio show at the Access Gallery.
Cash Prizes – $50 prizes
Artists will receive 70% of the sale of their work.
Please drop off work at Access Gallery 909 Santa Fe Drive Artwork that is selected will be hanging in the gallery from July 17 – August 14 and can be picked up (unless sold) on Friday, August 14 from 12pm–6pm or August 15 from 10am–2pm.

The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) is a Colorado non-profit-(c)(3) organization. Since it's inception in 1978 CHAC has been dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Chicano/Latino/Hispanic culture through the expression of the Arts.

The Chicano Humanities & Arts Council is located at 772 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Colorado. Gallery hours are Wednesday’s & Thursday’s 10-4, Friday’s 12-10, Saturday & Sunday 12-4. For more information please contact CHAC at 303-571-0440, visit http://www.ChacWeb.org or email us at info@chacweb.org

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Monday, June 22 2009

July Events at CHAC

CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Freedom of Expressions