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February Events

Evolucion and Milagro del Corazon.  Two great reasons to be at CHAC this month!

Milagros del Corazon

Miracles of the Heart is Underway!

February 12th, Friday night 6 to 9 PM at Space Gallery across the street from CHAC is the site of this year's incredible Milagros del Corazon Auction.  Join us for our Silent Auction that will feature hundreds of beautiful hearts designed by local Denver Artists, schools and our community supporters.  Choose from numerous donated art pieces and services.  Proceeds from this event will benefit our year round cultural arts programming!

Live classical Spanish guitar music by James Garcia.

How can you stay away? 

Tickets are $7 per person  or $12 per couple and may be purchased in advanced at CHAC.  Call (303) 571-0440. 

Artists look under Artists News for the latest details on participating in the Heart show. 

CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Evolucion

EVOLUCION features the art of Kellita, Corvain, Gemz, Ouija

Evolution of style and skill of a growing artist changes with life, death and everything in between.  Change and rebirth, second chances and hope bring new life to the hand of the artist. 

Come join us at CHAC to witness the newest growing artists of Denver and witness the growth and possibilities of the next generation of CHAC family. 

Opening Reception:  Friday, February 5,  6 to 9 pm

Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday: Words of LOVE

Love is all around and especially can be found at CHAC Norte’s Open Mic – Poetry y Mas
On Saturday, from 2 to 4 PM - February 13, 2010 – The Day Before St. Valentine’s Day!

Words of L O V E

Bring yourself to CHAC’S Poetry Y Mas and speak of Love in all its forms be it unrequited, be it your special love, a secret love or many a heart’s desires….Lets toast to Amor.

We will also explore the history of St. Valentine & how it all began!
For more info call Suzan Vega @ 720-524-7913

Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday, Feb 20th

On February 20th, CHAC continues its Saturday Children’s workshops of celebrating the monthly traditions of Mexico led by Rita Flores de Wallace. Rita is from Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico where she learned many of Mexico’s traditions and enjoyed many authentic celebrations. Since she has been in Denver, Rita has tirelessly brought her knowledge, coupled with hands-on art-crafts, to the people of Denver. Now she is working with CHAC to pass along experiences of Mexico’s varied celebrations.

CHAC invites you to come and celebrate with us. Share the stories of how your family celebrates these occasions, or learn about the rich heritage of lesser known celebrations.
 

February's celebration:  Dia de la Candelaria

Processions, songs, instruments are all part of Dia de la Candelaria (Day of the Candles), celebrated on February 2nd.  (Ours will be held on the third Saturday from 2 to 4 pm as usual.) As with most Mexican celebrations, this, is a combination of Catholic and native Mexican traditions. Come learn about the fusion of these two traditions and the “blessing” of the animals. On third Saturday, bring your pet or favorite stuffed animal. As you participate in this workshop. Your will have an opportunity to make a dancing animal puppet.  Suggested donation $1.00

Donor of the Month: Jeanette Montoya

Thanks Jeanette for your donation!

I am proud to be a CHAC artist and supporter because it is my home base. I was welcomed with open arms when I joined and have grown from the support and camaraderie of the CHAC family. As a member, I feel it is my duty to contribute to CHAC in time or money to ensure its continued success. In these difficult economic times it is even more important to support its mission to educate the public about the rich art and cultural of our community. I encourage all of our artists to donate to CHAC!

CHAC Welcomes Su Teatro

CHAC sends out kudos and a big BIENVENIDOS! to Su Teatro who has now purchased the Denver Civic Theatre on 215 Santa Fe Drive. Su Teatro is run by Artistic Director Tony Garcia who considers this a "sacred space" for our people.  Please see their website Su Teatro

Please take the time to read up on Su Teatro's move to the neighborhood and make plans to visit the theatre soon. 

Denver Post Article

An Artist's Story: Corvain

In June of 2005, I suffered an accident that changed my whole life.

Rock-climbing at Rainbow Falls, I experienced a 40 ft. fall, hitting a rock, face first and then falling into the water, unconscious under the falls. My companion scrambled down the rocks to look for me and found me underwater, face, ribs, wrists and spine fractured, bleeding and drowning. She pulled me from the water and stuck a finger down my throat causing me to regurgitate water in my lungs. In the sand near my unconcious body, she found a ring and assuming it was mine, she picked it up.

The paramedics arrived in time for my lungs to collapse. They managed to get a breathing tube into me and rush me to the hospital. Unfortunately, they collapsed again at the hospital and a machine was breathing for me.

After doing emergency surgery on my face, my blood oxygen level would not go over 48. The minimum level for heathly tissue is 80. The doctors gave my family three options for my prognosis. My brain and heart were the only organs remaining functional. Either I would die, I would be brain-dead or I would be crippled. My family could do nothing but pray.

On July 4th, 2005, weeks after the accident. I finally awoke and was able to complete my first sentence to my family, “No matter what, I will always love God.” With improvement I was able to start physical therapy but more problems were on the way. I could no longer keep food down and I went back on breathing tubes again. More surgery was discussed. Finally, with medical help, I began to digest food and gain weight. The doctors looked at me as a miracle patient after having me declared a lost cause seven times.

In August, I began to learn to speak and walk. However, my attitude was still down because I could not properly work with my hands and I had lost the use of one eye which made it impossible to do my art. During my rehabilitation at my Aunt’s house, she showed me some beautiful wood carvings created by a one-eyed man who only has seven fingers. The light dawned on me that I would adapt and learn again.

When I saw my companion from the day of the accident, she gave me the ring she found in the sand next to my dying body. “It is not mine,” I told her. She replied, “it is now,” and placed it on my finger. I have never removed it since. My life has changed. My art has returned and I welcome you to see it this month at CHAC.

Thank You Pandora Jewelry!

CHAC thanks generous donor  Pandora Jewelry for making CHAC the recipient of their Skull Auction fundraising event. 

Please take some time to visit their site and their fabulous, eclectic collection at 220 E 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill. 

http://www.pandorajewelrydenver.com/

CHAC Gallery Norte Featured Artists

Suzanne Martino

This month’s work will be a tribute to the archetypes, associations and perceptions of Love. Exploring love in its varying facets from romantic and idealized, to universal and altruistic, to humorous and whimsical. Having it, desiring it; and finding the neutral place in-between.

 

Bob Martinez continues to showcase his Native American pieces at CHAC Norte Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District. On First Friday in February he will introduce new work on pieces of paper using metallic, acrylic and water color. Bold color with primitive themes can be viewed.

If you travel Downtown, check out Bob's work at Dixons on 16th Street Mall.    www.robertmar.com

Michael Penny is introducing a new line of SMart art.

"These are Small Mounted affordable art tiles in a 6" X 6" size format starting at only $35.00! The tiles are original individual pieces that can stand alone or can be grouped together. If you have a small space to fill or want to add to another collection they are perfect in either case! The subject matter ranges from the various animals, the tree of life, sun and moons and more!!! They can be special ordered if desired."

Come and see this amazing new collection of SMart art at CHAC Norte in the month of February.   www.archembellishments.com

Rob Yancey 

Rob began as a self taught wood carver who enjoys studying and creating Spanish Colonial and Latino art. Through his artwork, Rob tries to invoke the words of Do Hyun Choe, “Stillness is what creates love, movement is what creates life, to be still, yet moving…that is everything. Rob’s goal is to produce art work in a non-dualistic mindset and allow the Creator to infect those who are searching for their identity and purpose, even when they appear to have no soul.

Tammy Yancey

Tammy is the self proclaimed mud pie queen and bug aficionado who creates jewelry that is inspired by her love of nature and the beautiful colors she sees along the way of her life both past and present. She spent many childhood summers in San Juan, New Mexico on her family’s ranch getting connected to the earth and the dramatic colors that would lend themselves to her future jewelry making passion. These childhood colors in her mind are the common thread that run through her beads, stones and silver, making wearable pieces of art. Tammy understands that people of all classes, particularly the poor(whom she holds close to her heart), want to accessorize as well as everyone else. This is one of the motives as she creates one of a kind pieces that all people can afford.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/elreyartwork

Robert Maestas  Huge strides in technology have paved the way for a whole new art form. In the conventional form creativity manifests itself through the paint and the brush. In this age of technological revolution it also happens through other tools such as the computer and software. Each era has seen the evolution of a new art form, we are now beginning to witness and experience Digital Art. Creativity has no limitations, the "CREATIVE MIND" is the same, the tools available to the artist are just different.

www.simplesite.com/robertmaestas

 

Matt Achziger

My name is Matt I was rasied by Wolves since birth I am 20. I'm a artist / designer / director currently working freelance in Denver. Angellic is my infamous alter ego, that I am known for world wide in the design world . After working and doing many internships with many design companys and firms throughout Colorado I decided to go freelance. Once going freelance My art, Design and Motion work quickly gained popularity on the internet.

In my career so far I've been very lucky to work along side some really lovely people producing work for Apple, Salomon, Design is kinky,and illiterate magazine to just name but a few. I have annual exhibitions throughout Denver, t, where I sell Large Posters and all types of work ranging from many types of media.I know and am very strong in every program when it comes to 2d design such as Photoshop, In Design,illustrator and am very skilled with a Wacom tablet, I am also skilled in 3d Design and rendering in many programs such as Maya, 3ds Max and Many others, in addition to motion graphic Programs Like After Effects.

http://angellic.carbonmade.com/

Stevon Lucero

 Stevon Lucero has been painting for over forty years. Since childhood, he has experienced lucid dreams and visions and ventured more then once into separate realities. Through these revelations and studies of metaphysical, philosophical, and historical media, he has been guided to create two unique art forms: Metarealism and Neo-Precolumbian or Aztec art.

www.stevonlucero.com

 

Crafty Chica Classes

The Chicano Humanities & Arts Council announces an exciting new offering! Have you heard of the Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano Murillo? Well, now you can experience the Crafty Chica first hand at CHAC! Kathy, the “queen of Latina style”, is a multi-talented writer and designer. She is the founder of the podcast and website CraftyChica.com , which receives almost one million hits per month!

Kathy has given CHAC permission to present her classes on an on-going basis. We will be teaching the projects from the Crafty Chica Collection. Stay tuned for more details.