April Events at CHAC
April 2 through May 1, 2010 is Santos y Cruces Month.
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 Santos Y Cruces Artists Show
Join us in celebrating Santos art - one of the oldest, still living traditions of early, remote Hispanic settlements.
Opening Reception: April 2nd 5 - 10 PM
Book Release Party: April 7th 7 - 9 PM "Breathing in Dust" book by Tim Z. Hernandez
Sabado de Santos: April 10th 2 - 4 PM Historian/Educator/Santero Jose Raul Esquibel. Call to register for this event.
Gallery hours are Wed & Thurs 10-4, Fri 12-6, Sat 12-4. Show is open to the public. Artwork courtesy of Catherine Robles Shaw --->
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Crafty Chica in March: Reserve your Space Now!
There are still a few seats left for the Crafty Chica Adult class in March. Don't miss out on your chance to make a Casita (as shown here.) These are ornamental shrines that will look beautiful on your table or hanging on your wall. The cost of the class is $25 including materials and refreshments. Stop by the gallery or email julie@chacweb.org
to sign up.
March 27th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Sacred Passions
CHAC Gallery announces the opening of “Sacred Passions” a traditional and contemporary art exhibit. The traditional art work will focus on the creation of “Santos” or “Saints” for homes and churches. This remarkable folk art, dating back to the 1600’s, came into being when New Mexico and parts of Colorado were ruled by Spain. Early Spanish settlers faced a shortage of imports so they created their own religions artifacts, their deep religious roots sustained them in the new world. Santo Art has evolved and is created in various mediums. Some artists still use homemade gesso, natural pigments and pine tree varnish, others develop their works with modern techniques. The contemporary artwork will focus on drawings of low rider cars.
Artists include: Gene Atencio, Lena Blea, Teresa Duran, Lynn Fresquez, Judy Miranda, Carlos Santistevan and Sister Roberta Westrick. Carlos Santiestevan's Art--->
Artist reception will be held on April 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
The exhibit runs April 2nd through May 1st.
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Art by Gene Atencio -->
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Art by Lena Blea --->
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Art by Teresa Duran -->
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Art by Lynn Fresquez --->
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Art by Judy Miranda --->
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Art by Sister Roberta Westrick --->
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Bake Sale at First Friday
Bake Sale Fundraiser for CHAC
First Friday April 2, 2010
Need volunteers for:
Cookies and other pastries, wrapped attractively; maybe 2 per package
People to sit at the bake sale table in shifts on Friday, April 2.
Volunteers for any of the above please contact:
Mardelle Espinoza
303-910-9406 or
dellegram@msn.com
Let me know ASAP if you can help, please!
Thank you!
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Kids Art Saturday: Making Santos
On April 17th from 2 to 4 PM, the kids art workshop will feature "Santos making" for kids of all ages. You will be making a paper retablo.
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Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday
Poetry Y Mas in April features Jose Esquibel. Please join him at the mic on April 10th from 2 to 4 PM for another exciting poetry jam at CHAC.
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Donor of the Month: Mardelle Espinoza
We would like to recognize Mardelle Espinoza as our Donor of the Month of April. Mardelle gives back so much to CHAC and our community. She is always available to help with every project no matter how big or small. She has an amazing attitude and a big smile for whoever she meets! She is the first to give when we are seeking donations for a fundraiser. She even bakes us homemade cookies! We would like to thank Mardelle from the bottom of our hearts for all her hard work and donations to CHAC.
"A few years back I joined CHAC, seeking a local place to network with other artists and to show my art. Not only were these desires fulfilled, but I have clearly seen CHAC's growth and quality improving constantly.
I have come to truly enjoy and take pride in being a part of CHAC. The members are like a family, making me look forward to their warm greetings and comraderie. It is a home away from home. I do enjoy volunteering and only wish I could have more time to be help out more."
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Volunteer of the Month
Russ is an amazing volunteer...he is always there on First Friday's with a smile ready to help us out. We are so fortunate to have Russ as one of our amazing volunteers. He is eager to help with what ever needs to be done. We sure appreciate all his hard work and efforts at CHAC!
"My name is Russell Warwick and I can honestly say that volunteering at the CHAC house every first Friday is one of the best parts of my month. I love the art work and I can't say enough positive things about both the good folks that run CHAC and the patrons I see every first Friday. Whether you are a sophisticated art critic, a person that knows nothing about art but knows what they like about the medium (that would be me!), or a person that has no aesthetic sensibilities whatsoever and just likes a good social scene, the CHAC house is the place for you. Please come down and see us on First Fridays! It's always a good time."
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Book of the Month: El Gran Viaje del Senor Caca
Available in La Tiendita when we can keep it in stock, this adorable book by Angèle Delaunois is popular with kids of all ages. It sells out every time. www.cincopuntospress.com
Quoted from Amazon: "Caca. Poop. Number two. Kids have a thousand names for it. Don’t they want to know where it comes from? The Fantastic Voyage of Señor Caca shows kids the hows and whys.
A smart wolf in a lab coat leads kids on a journey through their digestive system. A little girl eats an apple for a snack (crunch, crunch), and the apple drops into the esophagus (glug, glug) before a stop in the stomach. At each stop along the way the wolf explains in simple scientific terms what the body is doing. After the pit stop in the stomach, what remains of the apple must enter the small intestine (gurgle, gurgle), then the large intestine, and finally . . . well, you know. Hint: It doesn’t smell like roses here.
This delightful book marries Angèle Delaunois’ kid-sized scientific text with Marie Lafrance’s joyful kinetic illustrations to teach children what really does go on inside their bodies."
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Business Supporter of the Month: Tomorrows Body
Business supporter of the month is Tomorrows Body Salon and Day Spa Special thanks to Stylists Pat Valdez, James Martinez & L'Kia for their generous donations of services to CHAC's Milagros del Corazon auction.
www.tomorrowsbody.com
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CHAC Norte Featured Artists
Bob Martinez, Stevon Lucero, Robert Maestas, Suzanne Martino, Michael Penny
Once again CHAC is featuring a wonderful variety of accomplished artists including Bob Martinez, Stevon Lucero, Robert Maestas, Suzanne Martino, and Michael Penny . Be sure to come and see their works showing now in CHAC Norte and continuiong during the month of April.
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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
Gracias,
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