The Chile Harvest Festival, A Celebration of Art and Culture!  August 28 & 29, 2010 at Lakewood Heritage Center The Chile Harvest Festival is right around the corner! Join us August 28th & 29th from 10-5 at Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. Lakewood, Colorado. We will be featuring cultural kids arts and crafts, great food, roasted chile, music, flamenco dancers, Aztec dancers and more! Call CHAC at 303-571-0440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              303-571-0440      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              303-571-0440      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Lakewood Heritage Center at 303-987-7850 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              303-987-7850      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              303-987-7850      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information. Green Chili cook-off is coming! See wibesite for entry from and details. Entertainment & Demo Schedule Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am James Garcia 11:00am Lindita’s salsa demo 11:00am – 12noon Santos carving demo 12noon – 1:00pm Soul’d Out 12:15pm – 12:45pm Storytelling 1:00pm – 2:00pm Straw appliqué demo 1:30pm – 2:30pm Tlaloc Aztec Dancers 2:00pm Lindita’s salsa demo 2:30pm Cook-off announcements 2:30pm – 3:30pm Salsa lessons 3:00pm – 4:00pm Turnstyle Classic Rock Sunday 10:30am – 11:30am Chimaltonalli Aztec Dance 11:00am Lindita’s salsa demo 11:00am – 12noon Santos carving demo 12noon – 1:00pm Matachines Dance 12:15pm – 12:45pm Storytelling 1:00pm – 2:00pm Straw appliqué demo 2:00pm Lindita’s salsa demo 1:30pm – 2:30pm Fiesta Colorado 2:30pm Cook-off announcements 2:30pm – 3:30pm Salsa lessons 3:00pm – 4:00pm Asia Jazz Project CHAC Gallery Show Alistair Bane, Joe N. Martinez, Robert  Martinez, Thompson Williams "Art4 - The Show" September 1st - September 25th, 2010 Opening Night: First Friday September 3rd, 2010, 6pm-10pm  Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 4pm, Fridays 12pm - 5pm, First Friday 12pm - 10pm, Third Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm - 4pm CHAC Norte Featured Artists Rebecca V. Rozales, Ian Rumley, Beverly Green, Pegi Taylor, Dominick Domingo, Robert Maestas, Stevon Lucero, Michael Penny, Robert Martinez, and Suzanne Martino Rebecca V. Rozales   Rebecca V. Rozales focuses on human expression through the use of acrylic paint, pastel or any medium she pursues. As visitors walk through her visual window of expression they become aware of the relationships between art and life. Rebecca received a BFA from Metropolitan State College and now teaches painting and drawing at her studio. Rebecca will display at The CHAC Gallery North, 772 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Co 80204 in September and October 2010. To contact Rebecca please call or e-mail at: 720-331-8768 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              720-331-8768      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              720-331-8768      end_of_the_skype_highlighting artm72@rebeccarozales or visit her web site www.rebeccarozales.com Ian Rumley, Beverly Green, Pegi Taylor, Dominick Domingo, Robert Maestas Enjoy the unique showing of five of CHAC's fabulous artists as they exhibit in the front and kitchen of CHAC Norte for the entire month of September!           Stevon Lucero, Michael Penny, Robert Martinez, and Suzanne Martino Be sure to expereince the timeless work of these tremenodus CHAC artists.  CHAC would not be the same without them!   Suzanne writes of her work: I consider myself an arranger. Many of my pieces begin with an observance of objects and a reflection on the ways in which they relate to each other. It is my opinion that part of the creative process involves having vision: the ability to see the possibility and potential in the materials you work with. My current works reflect an interest in the sacred, a fascination for the part of us that longs for the mythic, and a contemplation on the true nature of happiness. www.stevonlucero.com www.robertmar.com Weekly Summer Workshops A Huge Success Special thanks to all of you who joined us for the weekly, Thursday, summer kids, cultural art classes!  Everyone had a great time!  We want to extend a special thanks to those of you who returned to enjoy the class with us week after week!  We held 10 classes for a total of 123 students, parents, and grandparents. Thank you for spreading the word and bringing your friends and neighbors!  We wish you a happy school year! Poetry y Mas 2nd Saturday Poetry on September 11, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm We will present discussion on El Grito de la Independencia that took place on Dies y Seis de Septiembre in the year 1810 . In 1808 Father Hidalgo became a leader of an underground independence movement centered around literary clubs where the talk centered on emerging ideas on nationalism and political liberty. When authorities moved to arrest him, he gathered together his followers and his parishioners and issued the “Grito de Delores” on September 16, 1810 - a declaration of independence. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led the Mexican independence movement against Spanish rule in 1810 and unleashed a torrent of political passions that rocked Mexico for the first sixty years of its history as a nation. Learn how this date has and continues to be celebrated in Mexico. Please join us and participate. Contact Suzanna Vega @ 720-569-9350 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              720-569-9350      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              720-569-9350      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Kids Art Saturday 3rd Saturday - September 18, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm Learn the history of the time when the Spanish came to Mexico. Hear about the changes that came as a result politically, socially, culturally, and in religious beliefs. This was a time of birth of new ideas. But change came with confusion that brought hard times for many. Yet patriotism prevailed. The flag was and is honored, as it represents the ideas of the country. Hear the legend of the Mexican flag. Make a shoulder bag (morral) to carry your country’s treasures.     Crafty Chica-save the date 4th Saturday, Kathy Cano Murillo, Crafty Chica Classes September 25, 2010- Hot, Hot, Hot! Chips and Salsa Set-1:00-3:00 Just in time for football season. Make this festive chips and salsa set. "A fiesta without chips and salsa is like a piñata without candy. Never underestimate the conversational power of warm and crispy corn chips accompanied by juicy, salty, and searing salsa. Honor this timeless tradition by delivering the spicy goods with mucho flavor and character." Save the date! Register by Wednesday September 22nd. $20.00 WE WILL NOT HAVE CRAFTY CHICA CLASS IN AUGUST. WE WILL ALL BE AT THE CHILE HARVEST. JOIN US!!!  Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour) Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour) will meet the forth Saturday of every other month starting in the fall. The first lecture will be at 2:00 on October 23. Save the date! Birthday Parties at CHAC Are you looking for unique venue to hold your child's birthday party this year? Do you want to make it memorable? Come to CHAC! We now offer extraordinary, cultural birthday parties on our fabulous Mexican style patio or in the gallery! CHAC provides: * The patio,(or the gallery space if the weather is inclemement) * A guided gallery tour of both CHAC Gallery and CHAC Norte * A hands-on Cultural Art class of your choice. Choose from one of our 15 cultural art workshops to be presented to your group. Each child will make their own art or craft to take home. * The pinata, the history behind it and the breaking of pinata game. * Children's bilingual book of their choice for the birthday boy or girl. * 10% discount for all on the day of the party in the Tiendita. All you need to provide are the paper goods, beverage and the cake. Cost: $150.00 non-members. $135.00 CHAC members. Call CHAC to register. Summer-Fall Campaign Watch our giving grow! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our summer campaign! We have raised over $2,000. It is not too late to give! So, if you haven't already sent a check, please do so today. You may also use your credit card or call us and we will take care of you! 100% of our Board of Directors have donated to the campaign! Every staff person has made a donation...now we are looking to you for your help! Please help support our year round cultural arts programming!  We will be providing many varied programs this new school year for students and the general public.                           Star of the Month Kathy Martinez We would like to thank CHAC member Kathy Martinez for her ongoing support of our organization! Kathy has been a faithful supporter for several years. We appreciate everything she has done for us! Kathy tells us "Keep up the great work with the kids-my passion...especially responding to the needs of the most under-served young members of our community." Thanks again Kathy for all your support! Back to top Book of the Month THE STORY OF COLORS / LA HISTORIA DE LOS COLORES A Bilingual Folktale from the Jungles of Chiapas by Subcomandante Marcos illustrated by Domitila Domínguez "One day old man Antonio is walking in the jungle of Chiapas with his friend Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos when he sees a macaw bird, its feathers blessed with each and every color, like a rainbow. The bird reminds the old man of a story that he wants his friend Marcos to know. It’s the story of how the gods found all the colors in the world. Antonio sits down on the ground and begins:Once upon a time the world was just black and white with gray in between... This wonderful folktale reveals some of the down-to-earth wisdom of the indigenous peoples of Chiapas. At the same time, it provides us with a fresh perspective on the struggles of the people there. They fight to conserve their culture and a vision of the world which they see as flowering with a holiness that cannot be measured in dollars or defined by politics."   Supply Drive On your next shopping trip remember CHAC! CHAC is in need of many items as we head into fall. Instead of buying one can of coffee why not buy two and donate the second to CHAC. And, this is a great time for buy one get one supplies as many stores are running sales for back to school. EVERY DAY STAPLES WISH LIST Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Coffee, Styrofoam Cups, Paper Plates, Book of Stamps, Copy Paper, Printer Cartridges (cal CHAC for type), Folding Chairs EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES WISH LIST One Hole Punches (6) Fabric Scraps 3 pkgs. Disinfectant Wipes Sheet protectors for 3 ring binder 3 Dozen Erasers Ream of Tag Board 8.5” x 11” 3-6 boxes of Kleenex Paint Markers Pencil Sharpener-hand held with cover (3) Mechanical pencils- one pkg. Small jars of poster paint – any colors Small bottles of Acrylic paint –any colors Colored Construction paper Yarn Oil Pastels Chalk Pastels Adobe CS3 or CS4 for PC

August Events

CHAC Gallery Show: “Cada mente es un mundo.” Every mind is a world.

Group Exhibit featuring: Stephan Armijo, Michael Cañada, Jerry Vigil, Rob Yancy, & Robert Maestas

August 6th-28th, 2010
Opening night: 1st Friday, August 6, 2010 Time: 6-9 pm
CHAC Gallery 772 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204
 

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

Lionel Holy Elk Face

CHAC is pleased to show the accomplished works of Lionel Holy Elk Face, also known as Gems, in the front gallery of CHAC Norte.  Gems is a local Graffiti Artist and has titled this show The Relentless Show. So come out and support your local graffiti artist.You won't want to miss this one!

 

Stevon Lucero

Visit Stevon and his visionary art this July at the CHAC Norte Gallery...

Stevon is always up for visitors to his studio located inside CHAC Norte Gallery. Drop in, talk about life, talk about art, watch Stevon paint. He is a local treasure you won't want to miss. You will be richer for having met with him. To catch him, be sure to come later in the afternoon! Learn more about Stevon at www.stevonlucero.com

 

Michael Penny

“To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower; to hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour--is inspiration.” -William Blake

Local Denver Artist Michael J. Penny shares his broad collection of inspirational art pieces. His work includes a wide collection of fine pieces including unique art pieces that were inspired by his love of nature, culture, spirituality and life. Michael's unique ability to reproduce an artifact look in a new world setting sets his work apart from any other artist. The combination of deep relief sandblasting in stone with fine detailing is both unique and of the highest quality. The final product of stone tile art pieces and embellishments is something that is guaranteed to please each and every one who views his work.

Michael’s studio is located in the historic San Rafael neighborhood and can be visited by appointment. All work is hand crafted by Michael in his studio. Custom work is also available by special order. 

Robert Martinez

Robert's interest in art ranges from painting bold contemporary abstract pieces to creating Native American representational paintings. Though not Native American himself, Robert has a keen interest in portraying a proud and illustrious people. Robert will be featuring the vibrant oversize Native American classic paintings for which he is best known. Bob explores a color explosion with purples and orange hues which delight the senses! His work stirs the heart and appeals to all lovers of art.

www.robertmar.com 

 

 

Suzanne Martino

Suzanne's work continues to delight and amaze viewers of all ages with her whimsy and creativity. She is motivated in her work by finding the relationships between seemingly unrelated objects; which despite differences may share a similar color, shape or surface sheen. Over the last few years she has developed an interest in vintage collectables particularly ones that might be misunderstood, and deemed “cheesy”. She incorporates them into her work where they are given a second chance to be seen with a new perspective.

Suzanne strives to find ways to relate to the human experience. This is the driving force in her work. She attempts, through artistic commentary, to look at the ways in which our humanity unfolds, sometimes with seriousness, sometimes with humor; and hopefully always with a bit of whimsy and imagination. 

Rebecca Rozales

Rebecca will be showing her masterful artworks the entire month of August in CHAC Norte's cocina.

Rebecca Rozales has registered to do the 3-day 60 Mile Walk for the Cure to honor the many women she knows who have survived breast cancer. Since registering she has learned of three more friends who have been diagnosed and one more survivor. She wants to see the number of breast cancer survivors grow and wants to do something that matters. She has agreed to raise $2,300.00 in donations in order to participate in the walk. You are invited to join Rebecca at CHAC Norte in support for the Cure. Saturday Aug, 21, 2010 - 4:00-8:00 pm. She will auction off “Nested Hearts” in support of Susan Gurule’s 3 day walk to fight breast cancer. Mexican food will be served. Come by and bid on the donated art works by Denver artist and CHAC member Rebecca Rozales. For more information call 720-331-8768. www.rebeccarozales.com

Jaime Delfino Sandoval and Cassandra Keyzer

Two artists, two different backgrounds, both very different but very much the same.  Through shared experiences and inspirations, they have come together through art, love and punk rock.
 

Come experience a pure surreal "psychodelicate" experience from Cea Keyzer and Jaime DelFino.

 

 

 

Weekly Summer Workshops for the Whole Family

Spend Thursday mornings at CHAC with your child in our summer parent child workshops, 11:00am-Noon. All ages welcome! Don't miss this! We have been having a wonderful time!

Mexican Sun, Ages: 3rd – adult, July 29, 2010
Hear ancient legends of the sun, learn the meanings of the sun images to ancient Mexican cultures, and create a clay wall plaque.

Paper Comes From Trees, Ages: 3rd – adult, August 5, 2010
Create your own “bark” painting in the style of the Otomi people.

Santos, Ages: 1st – adult, August 12, 2010
Learn about the role of the saints in Catholic Mexico and make your own Retablo like a Santero.

CHAC Norte 774 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204. Call to register,(303) 571-0440.
Sign up preferred but drop ins welcome. $3.00 per child. Additional children $2.00 each. No charge for parent to help child. Parent is welcome to make their own art as well for an additional fee of $2.00.  

Poetry y Mas

2nd Saturday Poetry on August 14, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm

Join us for CHAC's Poetry y Mas Open Mic where YOU ARE the star!  Discuss your favorite Fantasy World,
Share your own creation or those of your favorite writer, beyond the looking glass and past the cosmos!
Call me- Suzan Vega – 720-569-9350

 

 

 

 

Kids Art Saturday:

3rd Saturday - August 21, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm

What can you do with a handkerchief? There is a big history about the handkerchief (paliacate or pañuelo) in Mexico. The handkerchief made its appearance in Mexico in the 1800’s remains a favorite Mexico and in the American west ever since. Worn around the head and under the hat it protects against sweating and from the sun. Used around the neck, in cowboy style, it is available to cover the face and nose if there was a sand storm. It is still used in dance and decoration. Learn a handkerchief dance, play handkerchief games, make a special handkerchief craft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crafty Chica-save the date

4th Saturday, Kathy Cano Murillo, Crafty Chica Classes

September 25, 2010- Hot, Hot, Hot! Chips and Salsa Set-1:00-3:00

Just in time for football season. Make this festive chips and salsa set. "A fiesta without chips and salsa is like a piñata without candy. Never underestimate the conversational power of warm and crispy corn chips accompanied by juicy, salty, and searing salsa. Honor this timeless tradition by delivering the spicy goods with mucho flavor and character."  Save the date. Register early. $20.00

WE WILL NOT HAVE CRAFTY CHICA CLASS IN AUGUST. WE WILL ALL BE AT THE CHILE HARVEST. JOIN US!!!  Crafty Chica will meet every other month starting in the fall.  Next Class September 25th See you then! 

King of the Kitchen Cooking Classes at CHAC

Last Saturday of the month, July 31, 2010

This months Sun and Fun Cooking Course is all about the backyard grill. With summer almost coming to an end we celebrate a wonderful summer menu great for entertaining family and friends.

The menu will be:
Home made chorizo burgers
Mexican corn cups
Cilantro lime slaw
Mint kissed watermelon slices
Hot cold coconut chocolate shots

Plus our great Tequila tasting. We will try several tequilas from blancos to reposados to anejos...from economical to extravagant...Class is on Saturday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. Class will last approximately 2 hours and dinner will be served. Admission is $45 dollars and if you buy one admission you get one for half off, so bring a friend! Hope to see you there...www.kingofthekitchencatering .com

Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour)

We were honored to have Rita Flores de Wallace speak to us about the traditions of women and the Curandera.  Everyone was delighted to hear her stories of the realities of this ancient art held by indigenous groups from all over Mexico.  The event was written up in Westword's Thursday's July 22nd 2010 edition

Starting in the fall we will meet every other month on the 4th Saturday.  Stay tuned for info on the October lecture.

The Chile Harvest Festival, A Celebration of Art and Culture!

August 28 & 29, 2010 at Lakewood Heritage Center

The Chile Harvest Festival is right around the corner! Join us August 28th & 29th from 10-5 at Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. Lakewood, Colorado. We will be featuring cultural kids arts and crafts, great food, roasted chile, music, flamenco dancers, Aztec dancers and more! Call CHAC at 303-571-0440 or Lakewood Heritage Center at 303-987-7850 for more information.

Green Chili cook-off is coming!  See wibesite for entry from and details.

Birthday Parties on the Patio

Are you looking for unique venue to hold your child's birthday party this year? Do you want to make it memorable? Come to CHAC! We now offer extraordinary, cultural birthday parties on our fabulous Mexican style patio!

CHAC provides:

* The patio,(or the gallery space if the weather is inclemement)
* A guided gallery tour of both CHAC Gallery and CHAC Norte
* A hands-on Cultural Art class of your choice. Choose from one of our 15 cultural art workshops to be presented to your group. Each child will make their own art or craft to take home.
* The pinata, the history behind it and the breaking of pinata game.
* Children's bilingual book of their choice for the birthday boy or girl.
* 10% discount for all on the day of the party in the Tiendita.

All you need to provide are the paper goods, beverage and the cake. Cost: $150.00 non-members. $135.00 CHAC members. Call CHAC to register.

CHAC Updates

CHAC welcomes new board members Nancy Slyter, Lucille Rivera and Arturo Martinez!

We are honored to have you join our organization. We will be featuring Nancy this month and the other new members in newsletters to follow. 

Nancy became affiliated with CHAC in 2005. She worked at the Denver Botanic Gardens when CHAC was hosting the Chili Harvest Festival there. She met an artist and a Board member at that time, Paul Potts. (Offically introduced through Steven Rozic) Paul Potts is truly responsible for getting Nancy on board as he recognized her artistic abilities and hence she signed up to do the group show, "Transformers", with Paul, Carlos Martinez, Daniel Lowenstein, & Steve Rozic. Nancy felt it was a complete honor. From then on she has shown, volunteered, and now most recently joined the Board of Directors at CHAC.
 

She is utilizing her fundraising background (10 years) and creative artistic side to help raise funds, build CHAC in the social media community, and continue to help CHAC grow overall. She looks forward to working with the dynamic group of individuals that make up CHAC's Board of Directors.

Thank you Nancy! We are happy to have you on board! 

Crafty Chica will meet the forth Saturday of every other month in the fall.  Next class will be September 25

Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour) will meet the forth Saturday of every other month starting in the fall.  The first lecture will be at 2:00 on October 23

Take August off for Chile Harvest!

Summer Campaign

Watch our giving grow! 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our summer campaign! We have raised over $1000 and hope to be closer to our goal by the end of August. So if you haven't already sent a check, please do so today. You may also use your credit card or call us and we will take care of you! 100% of our Board of Directors have donated to the campaign! Every staff person has made a donation...now we are looking to you for your help! Please help support our year round cultural arts programming!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer of the Month

Tammy Yancy

Tammy Yancey is a wonderful volunteer, and is so deserving of this recognition! She has helped us with so many things from A to Z and everything in between! She jumps in and helps with whatever is needed, and always with a smile! She has served on several Committees and was one hell of a bartender when we needed her! Right now she is doing all the Facebook updates for CHAC and the Chile Harvest Festival! We are so grateful for her time and dedication to the organization! When you see Tammy....be sure to say "hello and thank you"

Tammy writes:  I love being surrounded by art and color. Being a member artist of CHAC has opened up so many new ideas in my jewelry making and has paved the way to many new friendships and mentors. My goal is to one day have a little studio somewhere in New Mexico, working alongside my passionate, gentle, loving husband, Rob.

 

 

Donor of the Month

Bob & Jan Martinez

Jan and Bob have been faithful supporters for years and we want to thank them for their generosity to the organization! They have helped us out in so many ways and are always so nice and pleasant. We sure appreciate their generous nature!

 

 

 

 

Business of the Month

Monique Ortega

Monique Ortega, Certified Message Therapist, will be bringing her message chair for 1st Friday in August. She will be doing message or tarot card readings for $1.00 a minute.
Monique Ortega began learning wholistic health at a young age and began her own study of herbal remedies. She later became interested in Reflexology and began practicing on friends and family. After continued study and practice she noticed extraordinary changes in clients who suffered from Arthritis, Diabetes and Prolapsed Organs. In Early 2007 she graduated from the 700 Hour Massage Program at The Colorado School of Healing Arts, then continued to pursue an Associates of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy, graduating in early 2008. She feels blessed to be passionate about Massage Therapy and is grateful that she has been successful at providing her services for over five years now. She is Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology and is currently pursuing certification in Trauma Touch Therapy. She aspires to one day get a Masters in Chinese Medicine.

www.mindbody-spirit.com

Book of the Month

The Day it Snowed Tortillas by Joe Hays 

“How can it snow tortillas?” Well, now you know where to find the answer. 

Readers of any age will enjoy this magical tale of a clever woman who saved her husband from a band of robbers by making the old man believe it snowed tortillas during the night!  

Stop by the Tendita to get your copy today!

 

 

 

 

Store Item of the Month

Just in...New colorful tin work from Oaxaca Mexico!

Lions, Tigers and Bears OH MY! Come see the new Corazons, Luna's and Sol's for the new low price of only $2.99 each!

 

 

 

 

 

July Events

CHAC will be closed Friday July 2nd & Saturday July 3rd in obervance of 4th of July weekend. We will reopen Wednesday July 7 at 10:00am.

CHAC Gallery Show: "Expressions"

Artists: Pamela Acosta, Darlene Kuhne, Connie Mae LaMotte, Benita J. Olivas, Lucille Ruibal Rivera

July's show is about personal "Expressions" through the eyes of five talented artists! These five artists are showing “Expressions” of their work through acrylics, oils and photography. See their works of nature, imagination and man through their eyes, heart and soul…. Each of them sees the world through their own heart, eyes and soul!
Just as the 4th of July is a celebration of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” come and feel the "life, liberty and happiness" that is expressed in their works… Come and experience:"Expressions".

Opening reception 2nd Friday, July 9, 2010, 6:00-9:00 pm.  Monique Ortega, Certified Message Therapist, will be bringing her message chair for 2nd Friday in July and 1st Friday in August. She will be doing message or tarot card readings for $1.00 a minute.

CHAC 2010 July Show Call for Entries: “Chicano/a Icónica, The people and events that shaped Colorado”

Entry Fee: $5.00 per piece non-members, Free to Members, or join CHAC.

EXHIBITION DISCRIPTION:
CHAC is accepting Members and local artists’ submissions for the exhibition "Chicano/a Inconica,The people and events that shaped Colorado" which will be on view at CHAC July 1st thru July 31st, 2010. This exhibit is will run concurrently during the Biennial of the Americas, a month-long cultural celebration of innovation, imagination and the artistic achievement of the Western Hemisphere hosted by the city of Denver. During this exhibition, three of CHAC’s own will be the subject of special recognition, Jerry Lawson, Rita Wallace and Carlos Martinez.

Chicano/a Iconica is an exhibition that introduces to the audience artistic interpretations of iconic people and events that have helped shape the Chicano/a experience. From the Ludlow Massacre to present day immigration issues, from Corky Gonzales to Manuel Ramos to Eppie Archuleta and Betty Benevidez the iconic people and events of Colorado’s history have shaped what and who the Denver Chicano/a Community is.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible artists must live within Colorado and be willing to pay the entry fee or join in membership. Submissions are free for CHAC members. If responding from outside the Denver area contact info is presented below, Artist is responsible for shipping both to and from CHAC.

WORK ELIGIBILITY:
Work in all media is eligible. 3D Media is encouraged. Preference will be given to new work that has never been exhibited specific to this exhibit. The intent of this exhibit is to highlight Iconic people and events from Colorado’s Chicano/Latino Community’s past. The focus of the pieces is for artistic interpretation. Artist must provide written guidelines to pieces submitted.

CURATOR: Jerry Vigil, Denver Artist and Santero.

EXHIBITION CALENDAR:
• Sunday, June 27, 2010 Submission deadline

• Sunday, June 27, 2010 Drop off at CHAC Gallery

• June 27 – July 1, 2010 Exhibition installation

• Friday, July 9, 2010 Soft Opening

• Friday, July 16, 2010 Artist reception & special events evening

• July 1 - 31, 2010 Exhibition on view at CHAC
• Sunday, August 1, 2010 Strike exhibit/ Art pick up
• Gallery will be closed July 2 &3, 2010

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Please let us know and indicate your desire to exhibit in “Chicano/a Inconica,The people and events that shaped Colorado" by emailing chicanoiconica@yahoo.com . Please use this email if you have specific questions or special requirements for exhibiting of piece(s). 

Weekly Summer Workshops for the Whole Family

Spend Thursday mornings at CHAC with your child in our our summer parent child workshops, 11:00am-Noon. All ages welcome! Don't miss this! We have been having a wonderful time!

Aztec Masks, Ages: 1st – adult, June 24, 2010
See the history behind the remarkable masks made by Mexico’s ancient Aztecs; then, create a magnificent mask.

Catrina, Ages: 1st – adult, July 8, 2010
Create your own skeleton figurine sporting a daily life costume in the traditional style of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead.)

Juego de Lotería (Mexican Bingo), Ages: 1st – adult, July 15, 2010
Play the authentic game of Juego de Lotería (Mexican Bingo) and be a designer to create your own Lotería card.

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), Ages: 2nd – adult, July 22, 2010
Come see how easy it is to make good food and good art by using items close at hand!

Mexican Sun, Ages: 3rd – adult, July 29, 2010
Hear ancient legends of the sun, learn the meanings of the sun images to ancient Mexican cultures, and create a clay wall plaque.

Paper Comes From Trees, Ages: 3rd – adult, August 5, 2010
Create your own “bark” painting in the style of the Otomi people.

Santos, Ages: 1st – adult, August 12, 2010
Learn about the role of the saints in Catholic Mexico and make your own Retablo like a Santero.

CHAC Norte 774 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204. Call to register,(303) 571-0440.
Sign up preferred but drop ins welcome. $3.00 per child. Additional children $2.00 each. No charge for parent to help child. Parent is welcome to make their own art as well for an additional fee of $2.00.  

“Chicano/a Icónica, The people and events that shaped Colorado”

“Chicano/a Iconica, The people and events that shaped Colorado” is an exhibition that introduces to the audience to artistic interpretations of iconic people and events that have helped shape the Colorado Chicano/a experience. From the Ludlow Massacre to present day immigration issues, from Corky Gonzales to Manuel Ramos to Eppie Archuleta and Betty Benevidez the iconic people and events of Colorado’s history have shaped what and who the Denver Chicano/a Community is.

"Chicano/a Inconica,The people and events that shaped Colorado" will be on view at CHAC Norte July 1st thru July 31st, 2010. This exhibit is will run concurrently during the Biennial of the Americas, a month-long cultural celebration of innovation, imagination and the artistic achievement of the Western Hemisphere hosted by the city of Denver. During this exhibition, three of CHAC’s own will be the subject of special recognition, Jerry Lawson, Rita Wallace and Carlos Martinez.

CURATOR: Jerry Vigil, Denver Artist and Santero.

EXHIBITION CALENDAR:
· July 1 - 31, 2010 Exhibition on view at CHAC
· Friday, July 9, 2010 Soft Opening
· Friday, July 16, 2010 Artist reception & special events evening
· June 27 – July 1, 2010 Exhibition installation
· Gallery will be closed July 2 & 3, 2010

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

Stevon Lucero

Visit Stevon and his visionary art this July at the CHAC Norte Gallery...

Stevon is always up for visitors to his studio located inside CHAC Norte Gallery. Drop in, talk about life, talk about art, watch Stevon paint. He is a local treasure you won't want to miss. You will be richer for having met with him. To catch him, be sure to come later in the afternoon!  Learn more about Stevon at www.stevonlucero.com

 

 

Robert Martinez

Robert's interest in art ranges from painting bold contemporary abstract pieces to creating Native American representational paintings. Though not Native American himself, Robert has a keen interest in portraying a proud and illustrious people. Robert will be featuring the vibrant oversize Native American classic paintings for which he is best known. Bob explores a color explosion with purples and orange hues which delight the senses! His work stirs the heart and appeals to all lovers of art.

www.robertmar.com 

 

 

 

Suzanne Martino

Suzanne's work continues to delight and amaze viewers of all ages with her whimsy and creativity. She is motivated in her work by finding the relationships between seemingly unrelated objects; which despite differences may share a similar color, shape or surface sheen. Over the last few years she has developed an interest in vintage collectables particularly ones that might be misunderstood, and deemed “cheesy”. She incorporates them into her work where they are given a second chance to be seen with a new perspective.

Suzanne strives to find ways to relate to the human experience. This is the driving force in her work. She attempts, through artistic commentary, to look at the ways in which our humanity unfolds, sometimes with seriousness, sometimes with humor; and hopefully always with a bit of whimsy and imagination.

 

Michael Penny

“To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower; to hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour--is inspiration.” -William Blake

Local Denver Artist Michael J. Penny shares his broad collection of inspirational art pieces. His work includes a wide collection of fine pieces including unique art pieces that were inspired by his love of nature, culture, spirituality and life. Michael's unique ability to reproduce an artifact look in a new world setting sets his work apart from any other artist. The combination of deep relief sandblasting in stone with fine detailing is both unique and of the highest quality. The final product of stone tile art pieces and embellishments is something that is guaranteed to please each and every one who views his work.

Michael’s studio is located in the historic San Rafael neighborhood and can be visited by appointment. All work is hand crafted by Michael in his studio. Custom work is also available by special order.

Poetry y Mas

2nd Saturday Poetry - July 10, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm

This 2nd Saturday Poetry y Mas our guest star of stars is Jerry Lawson, cuentista extraordinaire. Join us as we are taken to a very special place in the imagination of this wonderful woman. Sign up as well for our open mic, get your artistic juices flowing and become immersed in those excellent vibes found on the Santa Fe Drive of your dreams. We’re to be found specifically at 772 Santa Fe Drive just off 8th Avenue in the heart of Denver’s arts district. Come on gente a new world awaits you –First Friday is Great y 2nd Saturday Poetry y Mas es muy bueno tambien! As always, call me – Suzanna Vega @ 720-569-9350 if you’d like to discuss anything or even volunteer y mas.

Kids Art Saturday:

3rd Saturday - July 17, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm

It's summer time and time for travel.  Journey though Mexico with Folklorista Rita Flores de Wallace, make a craft out of home ceramic that will amaze you!  As always Kids Art Saturday classes are free. Donations are accepted.

 

 

Crafty Chica

4th Saturday, Kathy Cano Murillo, Crafty Chica Classes - 2:00-4:00pm
Calling all Crafty Chicas! Join us for a summer of sizzling classes! Wow your guests with home goods for entertaining that you made yourself!

June 26, 2010- Mexican Margarita Candles- 1:00-3:00 Start your South-of -the-Border theme with sparkling candles.

Enjoy sipping on a Margarita or lemon-lime lemonade as you create your own illuminated margarita glass candles. Chips and salsa will be served.

Summer Special-Buy one get one half price: You pay $15.00 and your friend pays half price! Register by Wednesday June 23, 2010. Call 303-571-0440

 

July 24, 2010- Mexicali Mini-Lights-1:00-3:00

Make a 15 light string of patio lights to add to your evening ambiance of entertaining. These terra cotta twinklers are sure to de-light (pun intended) with your own creative flair!

Enjoy a glass of a mojito or raspberry lemonade and popcorn along with Chica comraderee while you create!

Summer Special-Buy one get one half price: You pay $15.00 and your friend pays half price! Register by Friday July 24, 2010. Call 303-571-0440

 

King of the Kitchen Cooking Classes at CHAC

Last Saturday of the month - 5:00-8 ish

June 26, 2010 

Join us at C.H.A.C. Saturday June 26th from 5:00 til' 8 ish, for this months exciting King of the Kitchen Cooking Course. Tony Vecchio and King of the Kitchen Catering leads our Fun and Sun Cooking Course; A cultural cooking course for beginners and professionals. Learn, laugh and have FUN. Class is held every last Saturday of the month from 5:00-8:00ish p.m.  So make a night of it, bring a date, enjoy a great meal while adding to your cooking repertoire.

This month's class will feature "Summer Grill." The menu will be as follows...

Tequila Lime Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Rice
Roasted Corn and Tequila Watermelon Granita

Dont forget the Tequila tasting as well...We will be featuring Cabo Wabo Tequila, Cuervo Especial 1800 and Sotol de Chihuahua. Please call Tony Vecchio at 720-629-0495 for class info or visit www.kingofthekitchencatering .com

July 31, 2010     

Visit www.kingofthekitchencatering .com for info on July's class. 

Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour)

4th Thursday of the month - July 22, 2010 - 6:30-7:30 pm

You know we've been talking about it...you've heard about it...and now it's finally here!

Join folklorist Rita Flores de Wallace as she kicks off the first of our artist lecture series.  Rita will treat us to a talk on the folk traditions of the curandera. Hear little known facts of traditional medicinals that work!  See authentic items from Rita's collections that explain the concepts firsthand! 

Rita is a talented treasure that we are so lucky to have in our Denver community. Originally from Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Rita has been a CHAC member for years. To show our appreciation for all she has given to the community, we are honoring Rita this July.  Don't miss this rare opportunity to come in and listen to Rita share her wealth of knowledge in world of Mexican folk realities.  This is your chance to ask her questions, and hear life enriching perspectives that are ancient and little known.

Delicious beverage and snacks will be provided. Cost is $3.00 for non-members and $2.00 for members 

Chile Harvest Festival

August 28 & 29, 2010 at the Lakewood Heritage Center

Save the dates! We are seeking artists and assorted vendors to exhibit and sell their unique wares. Would you like to have a venue to show and sell some of your newest art pieces? Then, rent an artist's booth at this year's low rate of $100.00. Do you or anyone you know make pepper jelly? Or, what about dark chocolate bars with chiles? Become a vendor at the ever growing Chile Harvest Festival. Artist and vendor applications can be found at: http://www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=441&ChileHarvestFestival/ Deadline to apply for booth rental is July 1st.  To apply for a non-profit booth at a drastically reduced rate contact CHAC at 303-571-0440. Hurry and reserve your space today!

Would you like to volunteer with CHAC to put on this year's Chile Harvest Festival? You are invited to have a significant role in impacting the community by making this the best Chile Harvest ever! Join the Chile Harvest committee. Call 303-571-0440. 

Lori Melena, Hospitality coordinator for the Chili Harvest is looking for volunteers to help keep the hospitality room running and relieving artists at their booths if needed. Would like people to volunteer for at least 2 hour shifts as we will need "two people" to cover all the time. Please email Lori at: lorimelena@earthlink.net

Birthday Parties on the Patio

Are you looking for unique venue to hold your child's birthday party this year? Do you want to make it memorable? Come to CHAC! We now offer extraordinary, cultural birthday parties on our fabulous Mexican style patio!

CHAC provides:

* The patio,(or the gallery space if the weather is inclemement)
* A guided gallery tour of both CHAC Gallery and CHAC Norte
* A hands-on Cultural Art class of your choice. Choose from one of our 15 cultural art workshops to be presented to your group. Each child will make their own art or craft to take home.
* The pinata, the history behind it and the breaking of pinata game.
* Children's bilingual book of their choice for the birthday boy or girl.
* 10% discount for all on the day of the party in the Tiendita.

All you need to provide are the paper goods, beverage and the cake.

Cost: $150.00 non-members. $135.00 CHAC members. Call CHAC to register.

Volunteer of the Month

Suzanna Vega

Suzanna has been a part of CHAC for a very long time.  She has faithfully helped out for years.  Right now she is in charge of Poetry y Mas. She coordinates it finds the speakers, send out PR to gather people.  She usually helps out at cash register first Fridays, she is great with customers, and is always available when she is needed.

 

Donor of the Month

Belinda Maestas

Our dear sweet Belinda! We are so blessed to have this one of a kind original as one of our own at CHAC! Belinda is giving, loving and is always there with a smile and ready to sell you something you didn't even know you needed!

Belinda is one of the most generous people I have ever met....she is always donating things we need at CHAC. For instance... the other day a man came by selling first aid kits. I know we should really have an official one...but the price held me back. Next thing I know it is hanging on the wall in the bathroom!

Our donated vacuum cleaner sounded like a very large jet taking off when we vacuumed....one day a brand new vacuum cleaner just showed up...
We never had a water faucet in the backyard....we carried water from the kitchen to water our plants. One day a man is in the backyard working on something...I asked who he was and what he was doing? She said "Honey...don't worry about it" He was installing a faucet so we can water the plants and clean the patio.
I think Belinda is an example for all of us and what we can do for each other and for CHAC. She is our "One of a kind Belinda" and we are so lucky to have her!

Business of the Month

Lei Russell

Long time CHAC artist, Lei Russell, announces the release of her new book, Cooking with the Five Elements.Cooking with the Five Elements provides the context in which to introduce the practice of Taoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, and Food Therapy.

Discover the incredible power of food as a diet, healing art, spiritual practice and the source of longevity.Learn how to use Five Element Theory, to achieve health and vitality. See and understand food in a profound way that is the Tao, fundamentally transforming the way you view food in relation to yourself and family.What you get is timeless guide into the wisdom and insight of the Tao, the discipline of TCM and Five Element Theory, in a conceptual framework using “Western Foods” that can help you dispel: disease, depression, fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, sorrow, worry and grief, while improving your health and emotions.Engage in using a multifaceted well-focused, traditional approach that has been transmitted for centuries and a great book for everyone to achieve harmony, good health and emotional balance through Cooking with the Five Elements and food therapy.

Available exclusively here at CHAC, in print on demand, coil-bound and approximately 224 full color pages, or on CD.Explore and change your perception as you engage with the elemental strength that is inherent in the universe!  5elementcooking.com

Book of the Month

ABeCedarios-Mexican Folk Art ABC's in English and Spanish

The famous folk artist brothers, Moisés and Armando Jiménez, carved the wonderful animal figures that illustrate each letter in ABeCedarios. Working with their wives and children in the beautiful village of Arrazola in Oaxaca, Mexico, they carved and painted each enchanting animal by hand.

Delicate hand-painted animals from Oaxaca lead little ones through a bilingual alphabet. This brightly colored book presents the alphabet in both Spanish and English, including the four additional lettersthat make the Spanish alphabet so much fun.

Store Item of the Month

Hand made aprons and pot holders by MariaElena

This month we are featuring beautiful aprons made lovingly by Maria Elena of MaryEllen's Apron's. Each apron comes with a set of faniciful matching potholders to make you fabulously color coordinated in your kitchen. Shop early to get your choice of colors. 

MaryEllen's Aprons "Adding a Touch of Beauty to your Everyday Life!"

maryellen1944@msn.com

 

 

 

Opportunity to Give Back!

Summer has arrived and the mood throughout the Gallery remains high-spirited and energetic. CHAC is in the midst of celebrating its 32nd year of featuring the art and culture of the vibrant Chicano and Latino community. And as you read this, the June exhibit, “Beyond the Sea,” is taking place and young participants are delving into mixed media cultural arts projects at the organization’s first ever Summer Family Workshop Series.

These occurrences are all taking place because of your generosity. In 2009 alone, CHAC:
 Served a total of more than 18,300 individuals
 Offered 25 exhibits that featured the work of both new and established artists
 Sponsored landmark cultural events, such as El Dia de los Muertos celebrations and the annual Chile Harvest Festival
 Served nearly 3,000 children, 85% of who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs
 Held weekly art workshops for Boys & Girls Club participants and twice weekly workshops at the University of Denver’s Bridge Project
 Encouraged an overall understanding of cultural awareness and a respect for diversity

CHAC’s ability to accomplish such feats has required a tremendous commitment from our donors and volunteers, and we extend our deepest gratitude for your contribution of time and resources.

In order to continue to provide emerging and established Chicano and Latino artists with the tools they need to succeed, while simultaneously responding to the needs of the most underserved young members of our community, we are asking for your continued support. Your tax-deductible donation in any amount will enable CHAC to reach these students and provide Metro Denver residents with an awareness and education of the rich Chicano and Latino culture.

On behalf of everyone at CHAC, thank you in advance for your support and for making a difference in the local community! 

Warmly, 

Crystal O’Brien Tony Vecchio
Executive Director Chair, CHAC Board of Directors

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Santos Y Cruces Artists Show

  April 2nd through May 1st

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   Celebrate with writer Tim Z. Hernandez in the release of his debut  novel "Breathing In Dust"  featuring readings by Lee Herrick, Michael Luis Medrano and Zuleman Inai.   The public is welcome to attend!

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 --->

Visiting Artist: Pablo Flores

From a freewheeling, out-of-control life of booze, drugs, guns, intimidation and prison, Pablo Flores ’ art mirrors the evolution of his life. Flores’ trade is carpentry although he has explored music and American Indian art as well. Completely self-taught, Flores turned his life towards the arts while stumbling around a dump, kicking rusted tin cans, animal bones, tattered fabrics, wrecked car parts, splintered barn wood and getting INSPIRED!  By working with these materials in making crosses and retablos, he found a metaphor for his life – taking broken, discarded, abandoned pieces and recasting them as vibrant, passionate artistic statements. A prolific craftsman, he once made 40 crosses in as week, and has created over 1,300 crosses spanning a 7 year period. 

Flores is an ordained minister, father of three and grandfather of five, as well as member of the gospel group, Blue Heaven. His symbolic creations are his ministry as well as his folk art. Three feathers represent the father, son and Holy Spirit. The appearance of a single heart is God’s heart. His work shows Christ’s suffering and God’s love.  “It is how I see the role of Christ,” he explains. “I take discarded materials, found, unwanted objects. They are like discarded lives. I hang them on a cross or turn them into something of worth and beauty…just like discarded lives that are taken and placed in the hands of God will become worthy and beautiful. Just like my life.”

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Visiting Artist: Lydia Garcia

Lydia Garcia is one of the foremost female Santeras creating spiritual art today. As a life long resident of Taos, steeped in the Hispanic traditions of art, culture and religion, Lydia’s art in all of its passion and depth, reflects her cultural heritage.  Nestled among the Sangre de Cristo mountain chain is the small village of Taos, New Mexico, an artist’s community since the 1800’s. Here art is a way of life. Lydia Garcia, known to the community and her collectors as Lydia, was born in Taos to a Hispanic family and as the eldest of five daughters was trained in the craft of the Saint makers.  As a young girl Lydia worked alongside her father while he created Santos (saints) and wonderful objects in his wood working shop. Her hunger for art brought her to the studios of Taos’ artists, Ward Lockwood and Andrew Dasburg. In their studios, Lydia sat without saying a word, so that they would permit her to watch them work. In this manner Lydia initiated her own training, Lydia still paints anything she can get her hands on, recycled wood, tin cans, old furniture, and treasures left out-side her home by neighbors and friends. 

Today Lydia is a full time Santera and continues to paint and sculpt in the same adobe workspace built by her grandfather where she was born and raised working with her father. Lydia integrates contemporary media, such as acrylics and recycled & found materials, into the historic role of a Santera. Although modern in her technique, the core of Lydia’s work embodies the traditional faith in God and spirituality of a Santera.  As part of the Santera tradition, Lydia inspires others with her faith. Lydia gives thanks to God for the many blessings in her life. She passes on these blessings to her collectors in the form of unique hand painted prayers on the back of each work. For others, she teaches workshops, blessing her students through her instruction and guidance . Lydia’s passion and faith touches the many lives that she encounters, through her art, her prayers, and teachings.  Lydia’s retablos and santos have been acquired for some of the finest private collections and museums worldwide.

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Visiting Artist: Duane O'Hagan

Duane O’Hagan is a sprightly 72. He stands tall, a little bit bent at the neck, probably from looking down at the ground all the time for art supplies. O’Hagan lives in Tres Piedras, NM in an interesting home of local construction, sliced cord wood, concrete, decorated with his own wooden masks and hand-carved bird pieces and other wonderful collections of simple objects like baskets. His home has a feeling similar to his recent artwork, pieced together from “un-significant” objects and finessed into something truly spirited and expressive.  Growing up in Montana and studying as a landscape painter in Ontario, Canada at the Ontario College of Art in the Fine Arts, he was exposed to northwest regional first nations’ art, Inuit styles and shapes, and a traditional background in the academic arts. He found the Inuit masks, and later the Kachina masks to be “frontal and visually static, emphasizing their immortal and supernatural qualities.” 

In New Mexico, he followed his nose, living creekside in La Madera and collecting interesting pieces of wood, taking them home and turning them into traditionally inspired masks and lately, birds. He considers his “spirit birds”, carved from cottonwood found along the river banks, to be his “serious whimsy”.  Whimsical perhaps, but not sticky sweet, the birds are quirky, curious and attentive with wide, round eyes and gently amorphous bodies. O’Hagan looks for the lines in the wood, finds the face, the tail and the wings from the tree’s natural shape, and creates a “bird blank” which he then gives life to by adding its unique features.  His academic background continues to be expressed in his use of aged wood (always a “found” piece with one or more previous lives) and his creation of “retablos” (painted panels) depicting saints, and as with his masks, their “immortal and supernatural qualities”.

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Visiting Artist: Zach Powell

A carver of wood and stone, Zach Powell was born in a rural community in Mississippi. Growing up, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being surrounded by nature. In his teen years, he lived in St. Louis, MO before enlisting in the Navy and traveling the world.
After completing his military service, he explored the United States before ending up in Boulder, CO. There he studied Kung Fu, honed his creative art of carving, met his wife Robin, and had his family.

1982 was the year Zach moved his family to Tres Piedras, NM, located 32 miles northwest of Taos. It was a “good distance from the nearest town, and therefore the right place.” In “TP”, he decided to make a living by creating art out of the natural materials of the area. He became known for his sculptures, smudge sticks, baskets, dream catchers, and furniture, in addition to his signature silent and stoic carvings. Each carving depicts a saint in prayer and meditation but is intentionally un-named. This allows the viewer to ascribe one’s own spiritual identity to the carving, wherever one is in one’s life, however that carving may be of help along the way….

“The outdoors will always be a major contributor to my creativity”, says Zach.
“The planet gives it, I just add my touch!”

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Crafty Chica in April: Reserve your Space Now!

April 24^th Crafty Chica Class has been postponed until the 4th Saturday in May, May 22nd  Summer Garden Candle Holders

1 PM to 3PM

Spruce up your garden patio with creative candle holders made by you!

Registration is for May’s class is now open.  Limit is 12, so call today. 

Payment is due upon registration to guarantee your spot.

 

* Please note Crafty Chica class time has been permanently moved to 1:00-3:00.

The cost of the class is $25 including materials and refreshments.  Call 303-571-0440 or email julie@chacweb.org to sign up. 

 

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 in order of artwork displayed here: Carlos Santistevan, Gene Atencio, Teresa Duran, Lena Blea, Judy Miranda, Sister Roberta Westrick and Lynn Fresquez. 

Artist reception will be held on April 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

The exhibit runs April 2nd through May 1st.

 

 

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!

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. 

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.

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."

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."

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."

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

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 continuing during the month of April.

CHAC Gallery Show: Los Originales

March's Member Group show, Los Originales features

Carlos Sandoval, Jerry Jaramillo, Stevon Lucero, Al Sanchez y Los Hijos

First Friday is March 5, 6pm to 10pm 

Los Originales shows from March 5 - 27, 2010

Thank You to Heart Show Participants

A heartfelt thanks goes out to CHAC artists, volunteers and community donors.  We appreciate your hard work and your generous spirit.  Because of you the heart show was a success and an event not to be missed. Thank you also to all who came out and bid on hearts and baskets.  Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and lovely music provided by Tony Vecchio and James Garcia respectively.  Thank you all!   

Santos Y Cruces Back by Popular Demand!

After a three year hiatus, CHAC's Santos Y Cruces Group show is back by popular demand in April 2010.  Start planning your entries for the show.  More details to follow.  Be checking under Artist's News on the website for this and all Call for Entries announcements.

Kids Art Saturday: April Fools in March

April Fools in March will be held on the third Saturday, March 20 from 2 to 4 PM

 March is known as “el mes de los locos”, the month of the crazy happenings. In the north part of Mexico March is a time of crazy winds that gave birth to many legends. Come hear the legend of Juanito and see how the wind played what we would call an April Fools trick with a happy outcome on him. You will make a mosaic in clay. Suggested donation $1.00

Poetry y Mas: Irish and Mexican Lore

2nd Saturday Poetry on March 13, presents Irish and Mexicano Lore

Let's kick up our chanklas and tell cuentos from Irish y Mexicano lore.  We'll also discuss how Irish and Mexicans banded together during turbulent times.  Share your expertise, your charm, your love of culture!

Open Mic - Call Suzanna Vega for more info @ 720-569-9350

 

Crafty Chica Adult Classes: Casitas

 CHAC’s 1st Crafty Chica Class begins Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00-4:00.

Create a colorful, ornamental wall shrine seen in galleries and homes throughout Mexico. Come for a fun time of craft making with Chicas & other artist friends.  The class fee is $25.00 & includes materials and refreshments. Minimum class participants 10, maximum 15. So, call a friend and register today!  To register, drop by the gallery, give us a call or send an email to julie@chacweb.org.  Registration opens immediately. Don’t wait. We want to guarantee you a spot!

 

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

Fernando Duran Alcantar

Fernando Duran-Alcantar was born on February 8, 1976 in Mexico City, Mexico.  Fernando started drawing at a young age and his ability to draw almost anything was soon noticed by family members and teachers.

Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and other major events and celebrations inspired his series of paintings that portray traditional rituals of Mexico's pre-Columbian cultures and regional dances. While some people choose to keep Mexico's culture alive through dance, Fernando is preserving its history, identity, and folklore through his art.

He prefers not to categorize his technique and style, but best describes it as a combination of precise planning with quick strokes while the paint is wet; capturing movement and energy. His paintings are reflections of his emotions and impulses guided by the endless choices and directions that the canvas provides and becomes.

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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.

http://www.stevonlucero.com/

Dominic Domingo

Dominic Domingo, a native of Colorado, is a naturally talented artist offering a unique style and wide array of deliverance.  Dominic is a self taught artist who was drawn to art as a child.  With his unique ability to work with multiple techniques, he creates his pieces using oils, acrylics and watercolors.  While he is a firm believer that he was blessed with his talent, Dominic affirms “My artwork is a reflection of me.”

Bob Martinez

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.

www.robertmar.com

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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.

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Michael Penny

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."

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James Mascarenas

New artist James Mascarenas will be debuting his new collection at CHAC on first Friday in March.  James is a Denver native and has been involved in art most of his life.  He has been described as "creating what he sees."  This is very evident in his bright colored realistic work with subject matter from Barack Obama to the Denver Broncos.  james has an amazing sense of humor and a great love of life! 

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.

Reciba El Ano Nuevo con Arte Exquisita

January Group Artist Show at CHAC Gallery

Opening Recepton:  Friday, January 1st, 2010, 6-10pm 

Artist Reception:  Friday, January 15th, 5 to 9 PM

Join us on January 15th for homemade green chili and fresh tortillas.  Music...Food...Fun

CHAC Gallery Featured Artists:

Josh Armijo  "A Retropective"

Josh Armijo, a self-proclaimed man of pashion (passionate and stylish) has been visited by the elusive muse since the age of five. born on the Flathead Reservation in Montana, he grew up surrounded by extended family members including well-meaning uncles who taught him to draw his reality as well as question it. This questioning spirit combined with an Irish/Indian heritage has resulted in a fiery individual who has command of his creative gifts and can conduct his art like an orchestra.

www.josharmijo.com

Maria Lopez  "Supersize Santos"

 
Maria Lopez is a professional visual artist and a Pueblo, Colorado native. Her range is wide and paints representationally abstract paintings,still-lifes, landscapes on-location, and figure drawing. She earned a Master’s degree in painting from Boston University. She previously worked for The Museum of Modern Art in New York City in the Office of the Chief-Curator-at-Large.

For several years, her works have been gifted to celebrities such as: Christo andJeanne-Claude, Matt Lauer, Carlos Mencia, Dane Cook and others. Her artwork,and photos of her with celebs, can be seen on her website: www.lopezme.com   She has shown her work nationally and internationally. Some of her work is currently in The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s Permanent Collection. She was a Featured Artist in the 2009 Colorado State Fair at the Cultural Heritage Center Exhibit. Her 8-foot tall Santos will be on display at CHAC all this month. 

Jolt:  "Just Painted"

Employing wordplay, Jolt has developed a character called the guerilla gorilla. The playful character embodies Urban Nature—he is both wild and civilized. GuerillaGarden, which is the name of Jolt’s company, references a movement that originated in New York City in the early 1970s. Guerilla gardening is an improvised attempt to beautify a deteriorating landscape.  www.guerillagarden.com

 

Kids Art Saturday

Saturday, January 16,   2:00-4:00

The tradition of Rosca de Reyes began in southern Europe centuries ago and came to Mexico with the Spaniards. Today, it is a Mexican celebration with family and friends to celebrate the Epiphany. Come and taste Rosca de Reyes, the traditional food made for this feast day.

Learn more about the tradition and make your own Rosca ornament during this festive workshop.

Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

You are invited to attend CHAC's Poetry y Mas on Saturday, January 9th from 2 PM to 4 PM. 

Lets ring in el anyo nuevo con carino (with much love).  Open mic with a review of 2009 events @ CHAC Gallery and discussion on philosophical thoughts regarding the impending and infamous 2012. Here's your chance to share your insights! For more info contact Suzan Vega @ 720-524-7913.

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

 Bob Martinez 

Bob Martinez is not a man given to hidden meanings and symbols but rather to the texture and harmony of his inspirations. “When I put a brush to canvas, it flows like a song and with each stroke of paint I feel the power of the painting begin to manifest itself.”

www.robertmar.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

 

Robert Maestas

Robert Maestas grew up in North Central New Mexico but now resides in Lakewood, CO, a suburb of Denver. He is a veteran of the US Armed Forces and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS America in the early seventies. Mr. Maestas is a self taught digital artist and has been creating art for over fourteen years.

www.simplesite.com/robertmaestas

 

Suzanne Martino

Suzanne's witty mixed media work returns to CHAC Norte.  Starting with a single object, her montages explore themes of personal geography.

Michael Penney

Michael's artwork reflects the custom beliefs and artistry of ancient civilizations. He combines the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand carvings.

www.archembellishments.com

CHAC Heart Show Needs Your Help

Our annual Milagros del Corazon is almost upon us.  Artists can pick up their wooden hearts for decorating starting the beginning of January. 

As you know, this annual event is one of the most important fundraisers of the year and it brings in folks from all over town.  Volunteers are needed to be on the Heart Show Committee. This includes set up and take down, preparations, PR, sponsorships, decorating, cutting hearts, food & beverage, donations and several other items. Call Crystal at CHAC as soon as you can to sign up! We need several eager and talented people. 

The heart show will be held on the second Friday of February. Stay tuned for notice of the location and other details are to be announced soon!

CHAC Artist Featured in the Media

Carlos Santistevan was featured in the December 4th edition of North Denver News for his part in the Santero/Santera show at Boettcher Mansion this month.

Congratulations to Carlos for his part in the show and for his public mention!

See CHAC's website for the complete article listed in the Featured Members section.

Last Minute Christmas SALE at CHAC

Friday, December 18th from 5 to 9 PM

Enjoy FREE coffee, hot chocolate and goodies while you shop for beautiful art starting at only FIVE dollars! 

Forget the mall and find your special gift among the handcrafted artwork at CHAC to make this a meaningful season of giving.

Warm Christmas music and entertainment for the kids will enhance your shopping experience.  Bring the whole family!

 

Kids Handmade Ornaments

Kids! Join us on Friday, December 18th from 5 to 7 PM and make your own special Christmas ORNAMENTS!!  Free hot chocolate and goodies.  

 

Annual Christmas Mercado

Join CHAC for our annual Christmas Mercado celebrating the Virgen of Guadalupe. 

Enjoy a wide array of unique handmade gift items from local Denver Artists. Including jewelry, pottery, painting, sculpture, retablos, handmade crosses, photography, prints and more. 

Third Friday Reception , December 18, 5 - 9 PM

Gallery Hours:

Wenesday, Thursday  10am - 4pm

Fridays,  12 - 6pm

First Friday, 12 - 10pm

Third Friday, 12 - 9pm

Saturday, 12 Noon - 4pm

Join us on Saturday, December 12th from Noon to 4pm for "Celebracion de la Guadalupe" featuring poetry, storytelling and refreshments. Great selection of "Guadalupe" items! 

CHAC Gallery: Fair Trade Market Show

Giving Back Fair Trade Mercado

Unique gifts made by artists from Asia, Africa and the Americas.  The mercado supports economic development, education and humanitarian efforts around the world.

Participating artists include Cielo Maya, Brazzil Arts, and A Mark on the World.

Kids Art Saturday

Kids Art Saturdays continues with another fun afternoon on December 19th from 2 to 4 pm. 

Rita Wallace will lead this month's project telling stories about the history of Las Posadas, singing songs and creating a beautiful diorama of the event! This one is not to be missed!

Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Join us at CHAC on the Second Saturday, December 12th from 2 to 4 pm as we welcome (and are very proud to present) our featured artist Cuentista Jerry Lawson who will delight and entertain children of all the ages!

CHAC Norte Featured Artists

Stevon Lucero 

Articulate and thoughtful, Stevon Lucero helps both young and old people to learn to express their inner artist; to appreciate the magic and beauty that exists in any act of creation; to recognize the vital importance that every voice brings to the community table. He is loved and respected by so many people in this community. His art, his philosophies, and his compassion have made him an asset to everyone in this city, regardless of race or status.

www.stevonlucero.com

 

 

Robert Maestas

 Mr. Maestas is a self taught digital artist and has been creating art for over fourteen years.  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.

http://www.simplesite.com/robertmaestas/

 

Robert Martinez

"What makes Martinez’ paintings unique is their mystical and pragmatic nature. From contemporary abstract to his Native American pieces, his artistic imaginings are bold, colorful and energetic. His pieces stand out from others of the genre because his subjects reach out emotionally to the viewer."

www.robertmar.com

 

 

 

Rob Yancey

Rob Yancey began as a self taught wood carver, who enjoys studying and creating Spanish Colonial art.Throughout this whole process Rob has stuck with his goal to produce art work in a non-dualistic mindset and allow the Creator to touch those who are searching for their identity and purpose, even when they appear to have no soul. Creating something sacred out of wood is what inspires Rob to keep carving. Rob now studies under master carvers Joe Sikora and Bob Zettler. 

Tammy Yancey

I create jewelry that is inspired by my love of nature, culture, and the gorgeous colors I see along the way of life, both past and present. Wearable pieces of art using precious metals, semi precious stones, handcrafted beads and lots of love!

 

Meet the Staff -- Julie Marino

Brand spanking new Educational Coordinator, Julie Marino will be coordinating educational programming, conducting teachers training, developing new programs that will include some lectures, presentation and senior and adult programs. She will also be writing cultural arts programing for all levels that include State Standards and highlight cultural traditions and customs.  

Julie  has 11 years experience as a certified Art teacher, plus 14 years experience in museum education. She has constructed curriculum for two charters schools in Jefferson county as well as for organizations such as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Museo de las Americas, Denver Botanic Gardens, VSA gallery, and CHAC.

 Welcome Julie!                     (See more of her accomplishments below.)

CHAC gets a Shot in the Arm from DOCA

CHAC Receives $12,000 from DOCA in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds

On September 10, 2009, The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) announced that CHAC will receive $12,000 in federal recovery funds to restore the Education Coordinator position.

The grant administered by DOCA, is part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds allocated to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help combat job loss in the arts due to declining philanthropic and other support in the current economic climate. This one-time funding allocation allowed DOCA to distribute grants according to narrow federal guidelines designed to ensure job preservation and restoration in the arts and cultural sector over the next year.

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs has awarded CHAC $12,000 to reinstate the position of Education Coordinator.  This key position will allow CHAC to continue to provide and grow innovative and educational programming that greatly benefits numerous Colorado communities. These funds will provide the resources for this part time position to continue from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.

Julie Marino has been chosen to fill this new position.  Julie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Studio Art and Certification to teach Art k-12 from Nazareth college of Rochester. She also received a Master’s of Science degree in Museum Studies with a concentration in anthropology from the University of Colorado in Boulder.

In her work, Julie has been part of a three time Colorado School of Excellence and a nationally award winning Charter School. She has curated and judged art shows and directed and inspired students and youth into the fields of art and art education. She has successfully worked with college/adult interns, training and guiding them into the fields of museum education and art education. Julie has developed and evaluated numerous informal hands-on learning experiences, to enrich and engage students’ formal classroom learning. Her programs fulfill multiple Colorado state standards.
In addition, Julie is a working illustrator. She has illustrated for companies, museums, and places of education. She has most recently been published with her book illustrations and educational products, through Whole Spirit Press. Throughout her high schools years, Julie was apprenticed in illustration in Rochester, NY, by one of Rochester’s, acclaimed illustrators, Dick Luby. During her college years she trained with six of America’s top illustrators.

Julie’s accomplishments include exhibiting at the Master Eagle Art Gallery in New York City and running her own business providing travelling exhibits, educational programming and a cultural market to area museums, schools, libraries, and senior centers. In her business, Cultural Interpretations, Julie works as curator, anthropologist, and cultural historian directly with people of indigenous heritage to understand their life experience. She has created Cultural Interpretations as a voice for the people, in order to bring meaning and enrichment to our lives, underscoring the common human experience that unites us all. She has served on boards, such as the Santa Fe Arts District, Alianza de las Artes Americanas, and has been recently appointed to the board of the Colorado, Wyoming Association of Museums. She has participated in an Archaeological dig with Penn State and the Harvard field school at Tiawanaku, Bolivia. Julie has been a speaker and presenter at the National conference of Core Knowledge schools, and the Latin American Heritage camps. As Director of Education at Museo de las Americas (2002-2005) she increased workshop/tour participants from 11,000 to over 24,000.

About the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs

The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) is to advance the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver . For more information, visit www.denvergov.org/DOCA. For information about all ARRA funds received by the City of Denver , please visit www.denvergov.org/stimulus.

El Dia De Los Muertos,

              A Celebration of Life

This year's celebration is chock full of events at CHAC Gallery.  Bring all your friends to join us for this Mexican celebration of our beloved ancestors. 

October 23rd thru November 14th, 2009

• Opening Reception is Friday October 23rd, 6 - 10 pm  Featuring: Skull Silent Auction, Aztec Dancers, Face Painting, Artwork and Altars created by local artists and children from local schools.
• Procession on November 2nd 6:30 pm

Gallery Hours:

Wed, Thurs 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays Noon to 4 pm, 1st Friday 12 to 10pm, 3rd Friday 12 to 9 pm, Other Fridays 12 to 6

El Dia De Los Muertos Procession 

CHAC Gallery in partnership with Newsed, Museo de las Americas, El Centro su Teatro presents:

El Dia De Los Muertos Procession

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 6:30 pm

• Procession will be led by Grupo Tlaloc and begins and ends @ CHAC Gallery at 772 Santa Fe Drive

• Bring pictures of your lost loved ones.
  

• Post Procession Reception includes Storytelling and refreshments. 
  

• Arrive early for Face painting.

 

CHAC Gallery Artist Show: One in the Many

One in the Many explores the dynamics of the relationships between the parts and the wholes in the universe. These artists address various content including: human societies and interaction; micro- and macro- relationships among living and non-living elements; the organism; the ecosystem; the environment; the planet; the solar system; the galexy; the universe; and any other iterations of the presence of the idea of the one in the many and the many in the one.

Exhibition dates:  November 6-28, 2009
Opening Night:   Friday November 6, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Featured Artists:

 Eugene Stewart-Huidobro, Clara Martinez,

Hunter Lawrence, Sylvia Montero and Tony Ortega 

CHAC Norte Featured Artists starting Nov 15

Rob Yancey

Rob Yancey began as a self taught wood carver, who enjoys studying and creating Spanish Colonial art.Throughout this whole process Rob has stuck with his goal to produce art work in a non-dualistic mindset and allow the Creator to touch those who are searching for their identity and purpose, even when they appear to have no soul. Creating something sacred out of wood is what inspires Rob to keep carving. Rob now studies under master carvers Joe Sikora and Bob Zettler.

Recently, Rob started primative folk painting as a way to express the beautiful landscapes he sees as he travels throughout Colorado and New Mexico. He is currently working on a sereis of paintings titled Slices of Life.

Tammy Yancey 

I create jewelry that is inspired by my love of nature, culture, and the gorgeous colors I see along the way of life, both past and present. Wearable pieces of art using precious metals, semi precious stones, handcrafted beads and lots of love!

 

Michael Penney

Michael's artwork reflects the custom beliefs and artistry of ancient civilizations. He combines the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand carvings. See his unique sandblasting techniques in CHAC Norte this month.

www.archembellishments.com

Stevon Lucero

CHAC Norte features philosopher artist Stevon Lucero on his spiritual journey. Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God.

www.stevonlucero.com

 

 

Bob Martinez

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

www.robertmar.com

 

Poetry Y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Join Suzanne Vega and the usual suspects for the Spoken Word at CHAC.

Saturday, November 14, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday

Get ready for the hoildays this season with CHAC!  On Saturday November 21, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 CHAC invites parents and children of all ages ( 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult) for a festive & free workshop "From Gold to Tin".  Hear about the rich history of gold in Mexico and how this elaborate craft evolved into the remarkable tinwork of today.  Create your own tin holiday ornament.  Refreshments served. Donations welcome. Space is limited so please call Julie @ 303-571-0440 (CHAC office) 303-521-0653 (mobile) to register.

 

 

 

La Tiendita Features Muertos Merchandise

Don't forget to stop by La Tiendita in the back of CHAC Gallery to find all your favorite Muertos products at all price points.  See our T-shirts, skull bags, potholders, notepads and all all kinds of crazy skeletons!

 

CHAC Gallery Artist Show: El Baile de La Vida

"The Dance of Life" expressed in ART

This exhibit explores the dance of life in all its beauty and hardship, love, and sorrow as presented by six celebrated artists.

As El Dia de los Muertos approaches, we begin to remember the past lives of our ancestors and it gives us pause to appreciate our own UNIQUE DANCE OF LIFE here on Earth.

Visit CHAC Gallery during October and JOIN THE DANCE.

First Friday Reception is October 2nd from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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El Baile de La Vida Featured Artists

 Pamela Acosta Oil paintings featuring vivid colors and flowers

Leyna Bencomo Gemstone jewelry  featuring wearable chakras                                      www.leynabencomo.com

Pamela Bencomo Quilts and fiber work featuring colorful landscapes

Jack Hurney “Things that catch my eye” photography

Crystal O’Brien Decorative mixed media from found objects

Catherine Salazar Pit fired pots and raku forms "Globes of Fire"

Gallery Hours:

Wed. & Thurs. 10am - 4pm

Fri. 12 noon - 10pm

Sat. 12 noon - 4pm

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CHAC Norte Gallery: Leaving Traces

Leaving Traces Art Event features artists: Lola Montejo, Jody Chapel, Carolyn Doran, Ro Rafferty, Ian Rumley and music by Johnny B and The Flying Hippo Project

 First Friday on October 2,  5:00 PM TO 10:00 PM

Show runs from October 2 through October 16

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CHAC Norte Featured Artists in October

Mardelle Espinoza shows her inspired paintings and sculptures in Gallery A. 

www.mardelleart.com

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Rebecca Rozales continures with sharing human expression through her acrylic paintings and connecting art to the ritual of life's experiences.

Contact Rebecca at: 720-331-8768 artm72@rebeccarozales or visit Rebecca’s web site www.rebeccarozales.com

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Bob Martinez continues showing his varied, striking selection of paintings in Gallery B. 

www.robertmar.com

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CHAC Norte features philosopher artist Stevon Lucero on his spiritual journey. Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God.

www.stevonlucero.com

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Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Join Suzanne Vega and the usual suspects for the Spoken Word at CHAC.

Saturday, October 10, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday

Don't forget the kids this month!  Kid's Art Saturday is on October 17th from 2 to 4 pm.   See ya there!

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Support El Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Dear Friend of CHAC:

As an artist, educator and community member I am asking for your help in supporting CHAC.

Dia de los Muertos is fast approaching and we need your help to make this event successful. This year the celebration begins on Friday, October 23rd with a fantastic exhibition of altars and artwork titled, “El Dia De Los Muertos” – A celebration of Life! Our opening night festivities will include Aztec Dancers, historic Mexican refreshments and face painting. In addition, we will have children’s programming that includes traditional storytelling, dancing, gallery tours and, the children’s favorite, making the sugar skulls!

We are able to provide such wonderful events through grants, membership and your support!

Last year we were able to host 75 children who rode the bus to CHAC. We provided them with a tour, refreshments and a performance by the Aztec dancers. Other children were not so lucky. We had several schools wanting to take part in our actives but they did not have funds to do so. Your support is crucial! Please take a moment to select one of the tax-deductible options below and return it with your check in the enclosed envelope. You may also visit www.chacweb.org <http://www.chacweb.org/> or call CHAC to make a donation by credit card.

With your help we can make this year’s celebration a winner! Thank you in advance for your generous gift. I look forward to celebrating our success together at El Dia de los Muertos!

Carlos Fresquez

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Print "El Dia" Support Form

Yes! I would like to support the 2009 El Dia de los Muertos Celebration! In the following way:


_____ $25 Will help with opening night refreshments

_____ $35 Will help with art supplies for face painting and sugar skull making

_____ $50 Will help with providing face painting and entertainment for children

_____ $100 For the cost of a Children’s Workshop

_____ $200 For the cost of traditional Aztec dancers or storytellers

_____ Other Amount___________

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________City:__________ST:____Zip:_________

Email Address:____________________________________Phone:__________________

By supporting this event CHAC will prominently display your name on opening night! All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

 

 

 

Chile Harvest Festival 2009

Thanks to a partnership between the City of Lakewood and the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC), the 2009 Chile Harvest Festival will be in full swing Aug 29 & 30 at the beautiful Lakewood Heritage Center on Wadsworth and Ohio. The festival will feature up to 65 artists showcasing both contemporary and traditional art forms. There will also be music, food, dancing and storytelling as well as many other cultural and art activities for the kids.  

Hours:  Saturday and Sunday   10am - 5pm

For more information visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA

Don't forget to invite all your friends and plan to stay for a whole day of good music, good food, and great art! 

 

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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Hahtinu Niish

Hahtinu Niish (Red Moon) runs Sept. 2 -26, 2009

 

 

 

 

First Friday Reception: 

Sept 4, 2009  6 - 10pm

Gallery Hours:

Wed. & Thurs.  10am - 4pm

Fri. 12 noon - 10pm

Sat. 12 noon - 4pm

This powerfully emotional exhibition is a collaborative effort celebrating the connection of the earth and its people of Native American, non Native, Hispanic and Indigenous cultures.   These artists have come together to demonstrate the strength and power in diversity. 

The time of the Red Moon, which occurs in the fall, represents harvest, bounty and the blessings of life's gifts.  The art exhibit is likewise filled witha  mixture of photography, mixed mediums, paintings, prints, books, jewelry, bead work and sculptures.  While a Native American theme can be discerned in the focus of the show, the indiidual atists lean towards creating their own distinct styles.  The artists' works integrate a wide variety of influences including abstract, modernism, pop art, as well as pieces that reference traditional indigenous art.

  

Featured Artists

Alistair Bane - Mardelle Espinoza

Reuben Espinoza - Renee Fajardo

Joe N. Martinez - Frank Policiano

Robert Martinez - Thompson Williams

CHAC's 5th Annual Juried Photography Show

About the Judges

Hal Gould

For over 40 years, Hal has been a tireless advocate of photographic art, and is himself a master photographer. He is owner of Camera Obscura Gallery in Denver since 1979. He has received numerous awards, among which are the prestigious National Award...the Gold Medal Grand Prize in the International Federation of Photographer’s Competition in Riga, Latvia.

Loretta Young-Gautier

Her work was formed by an early fascination with the Surrealist style of Rene Magritte, Remedios Varo and Giorgio de Chirico. She has continued in this vein, exhibiting her work in numerous group and solo shows, over the last twenty years. Loretta is currently Associate Director of Camera Obscura Gallery.

Awards to be Given:    Best of Show  --   Judges' Award  --  Most Unique

Curators - Judy Miranda and Lucille Ruibal-Rivera

 

CHAC Norte September Featured Artists

Rebecca Rozales

Rebecca Rozales creates a strong and simple purpose of the human expression through her acrylic paintings and other mixed media. Rebecca has been creating her art combining spirit and soul for over thirty years and is a full time artist.  Contact Rebecca at: 720-331-8768 artm72@rebeccarozales or visit Rebecca’s web site www.rebeccarozales.com

Stevon Lucero

CHAC Norte features philosopher artist Stevon Lucero on his spiritual journey. Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God..   www.stevonlucero.com 

Bob Martinez

 Robert Martinez's ongoing show at CHAC Norte' Gallery B explores the potential of basic shapes in a new acrylic series. Native American studies are also featured. www.robertmar.com

Suzanne Martino 

Suzanne's witty mixed media work continues this month on the south wall of CHAC Norte. Starting with a single object, her montages explore themes of personal geography.

Jeff Penny

Jeff Penny and Justin Kephart are local artists that create art reflecting a vision of the world on the edge of transformation. This is symbolized in working with light and shadow, the brilliance of glass, and with the natural forms of wood and stone. Imagery is used to illicit a spontaneous harmonization of the collective mind through myth, symbol, and nature.

Michael Penny

Michael's artwork reflects the custom beliefs and artistry of ancient civilizations. He combines the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand carvings. See his unique sandblasting techniques in CHAC Norte this month.  www.archembellishments.com

Meet the Staff -- Leyna Bencomo

Leyna Bencomo has been involved with CHAC for over ten years to a greater or lesser extent.  She has displayed her artwork in the gallery including jewelry, stained glass, and ceramics.  She has performed at various CHAC events singing jazz tunes, Mexican boleros and even traditional Irish songs.  Although she is involved in outside professions and is currently a full time student, she always returns home to CHAC when she needs to feel grounded. 

"This year I am happy to be editing the newsletter and maintaining the website for CHAC.  Using my software and writing skills allows me to feel a part of the growing and talented family that is CHAC."      www.leynabencomo.com

Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday

Bring your kids to Kid's Art Saturday on September 19th, the 3rd Saturday from 2 to 4 pm for a fun day.

Poetry Y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Poetry Y Mas -- 2nd Saturday Join us for poetry on September 12th from 2 to 4 PM.  This month features celebrated guest poets Giovanni Lopez and Ara Cruz with his new book "A Journey in Red & Black Ink"

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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Somos Aztlan

           Somos Aztlan  Forms - Figures - Symbols

      Opening Night, First Friday, August 7, 6-10 PM

Exhibition Dates:  August 5 thru August 29, 2009

Gallery Hours:  Wed & Thurs 10 AM to 4 PM,  Friday   12 Noon to 10 PM,  Saturday  12 Noon to 4 PM

Somos Aztlan Featured Artists

       Stevon Lucero - Daniel Luna - Javier Flores

           David Ocelotl Garcia - Michael Penny

             Michael Canada - Robert Maestas

Frida & Diego, Passion & Storms, 2009

 

The food was hot, the music was cool and the tequila was burnin'!

Frida sitings were everywhere.  If you missed it, you missed it, but you can still check out the photos on the website! 

See you next year, Frida!

CHAC Norte La Galleria Cocina

Three Ladies and a Gentleman

Join us for a great multi-media art show featuring the work of several new artists to the CHAC Familia including artists:

Pegi Taylor who specializes in landscapes, floral and pets.         Linda Wilcox who works with oils, acrylics and mixed media. Beverly Green who specializes in pet portraits, animals and landscapes.  Stevon Lucero is showing his vivid works in La Cocina.

We will also be featuring a great new metal sculpture artist who has some amazing wall and floor pieces in fantastic colors that will blow your mind!

CHAC Norte Front Gallery

Rebecca Rozales creates a strong and simple purpose of the human expression through her acrylic paintings and other mixed media. Rebecca has been creating her art combining spirit and soul for over thirty years and is a full time artist.
 

Please come meet the artists August 7th-2009, from 6- 10pm and will run all month.

Contact Rebecca at: 720-331-8768 artm72@rebeccarozales or visit Rebecca’s web site www.rebeccarozales.com

Ian Rumley is a new member with CHAC. Working as a vibrant Tattoo artist and painter, Ian started creating art in his teens. Ian is finishing up his BFA and is now teaching drawing and painting.

Visitors walk through our visual gauntlet of art and become aware of the relationship between art and life.

“Art is not only a business but a business expression.”  WEB.MAC.COM/IANRUMLEY

 

Ian is also in CHAC Norte Front Gallery.

CHAC Norte Gallerys A and B

Gallery A:  Lionel Holy Elk Face

Lionel Holy Elk Face will show original works in Gallery A for the month of August.

Gallery B:  Robert Martinez

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CHAC Norte South Wall

Suzanne Martino

Suzanne's witty mixed media work continues this month on the south wall of CHAC Norte during August. Starting with a single object, her montages explore themes of personal geography.

 

Chile Harvest Festival 2009

August Just Got Hotter in Lakewood!
Chile Harvest Festival August 29 & 30
at Lakewood’s Heritage Center

This summer, a Colorado tradition will bring people to Lakewood’s Heritage Center to celebrate traditional and contemporary Spanish Colonial art, music, food and chiles, chiles, chiles. Thanks to a partnership between the City of Lakewood and the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council, the Chile Harvest Festival will be in full swing August 29 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m . at Lakewood’s Heritage Center (Wadsworth and Ohio), 801 S. Yarrow Street. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12). With plenty of free parking available.

The festival will feature up to 45 artists, showcasing both contemporary and traditional art forms including music, dancing and storytelling as well as many other cultural and art activities for the kids.

Several local restaurants will be on site, serving authentic Mexican cuisine along with other specialty foods featuring chiles. And of course, there will be nonstop chile roasting, so stock-up your freezer with chiles for the winter. Demonstrators will be showcasing the art of making traditional chile ristras: dried chiles strung together to be used in cooking throughout the year or just for decoration.

The Chile Harvest Festival is an outreach effort to educate, enlighten and entertain the community with the many different facets of Chicano and Latino culture. Its goal is to give people a well-rounded cultural experience. Proceeds from the event support HCA and CHAC programs.

Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts programs are made possible in part through funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – metro Denver's unique commitment to its nonprofit art, science and cultural institutions and the Denver Post. Chile Harvest Festival partners include Tedford Katz, Noodles & Company, Carmichael Chiropractic, El Semanario and KUSA 9NEWS.

For more information call 303-987-7859 or visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA.

Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday

Bring your kids to Kid's Art Saturday on August 15th, the 3rd Saturday from 2 to 4 pm for a fun day.

Poetry Y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Poetry Y Mas -- 2nd Saturday  Join us for poetry on August 8th from 2 to 4 PM.  Participate in the reading or just listen for a well spent afternoon. 

Meet the Staff -- Joe N. Martinez

CHAC's Official Photographer Joe Ned Martinez

Joe is a native of Denver, Colorado.  He resides in the north Denver area, and is a retiree of the supermarket business.  He enjoys photography as a hobby.  Most of his photography is of Colorado and New Mexico landscapes.  Joe is a self-taught photographer. 

 Joe’s photographs have appeared at Chac Gallery, Taza de Cafe and Metal Master at Heritage Square.  Joe’s color photographs were selected for Chac Art Galleries 4th annual regional photography Exhibition in 2007 and was awarded third place. 

"I have enjoyed photography since I was young.  And used my Mom’s old Polaroid SX 70 camera.  Today I use a Nikon 35 mm SLR film camera.  When I take my photos, it is therapy, a feeling of Serenity, A calming of my mind-just me and My camera and what I see through the lens.  I know that every photo I take is of a moment in Time, remembering that moment will never Happen again, Joe Ned Martinez :  One day at a time”

CHAC is on Facebook!

CHAC has a Facebook page so find us and add us as a friend.  Make comments on the shows and socialize with other members.  Link to us here and keep up to date. 

The Chile Harvest Festival is also on Facebook.  Link to it here!  See you online. 

CHAC Grandfathers

This wonderful photo of four proud men was snapped by Daniel Smith @ Your Hub

Jerry Jaramillo

Carlos Santistevan

Stevon Lucero

Al Sanchez

Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE)

August at the Art Center - CAE  32003B Ellingwood Trail, next to the Buchanan Rec Ctr. at Hwy 74 & Squaw Pass Road   www.evergreenarts.org 

Contemporary Latino Show - July 31st to August 21st   Opening reception July 31st from 5 PM to 8 PM at CAE

Latin Music Soiree - August 2nd - 5 PM  A very special concert with Peggy Lyon & ECO at CAE

Brown Bag Lunch - August 5th  Artists from the current exhibit to speak - CAE 12 Noon to 1pm

Paint, Sculpt, "Shoot Out" - August 8th  Downtown Evergreen - 9 AM to 6 PM  Auction begins at 4 PM.  Call to register.

Mark Nelson Exhibit - August 28th to Septmber 18th  Opening reception August 28th from 5 PM to 8 PM at CAE

Also Showing at:  Buchanan Rec. Center:  Cathy Jones - August & September   Rotary Gallery:  Betsy Buckner - July & August

July Events at CHAC

CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Freedom of Expressions

Freedom Of Expressions runs from  July 1 - August 1, 2009

OPENING NIGHT:  First Friday - July 3rd, 6pm - 10pm

 

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

 Benita Olivas

Jose Mares

Bob Luna

James Martinez

Luis Gutierrez

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

                                                                       Tickets $10

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 South Wall

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.  

  www.bluegelphotography.com

 

CHAC Norte Kitchen, North Wall

Robert Maestas

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.”.

www.simplesite.com/robertmaestas

 

CHAC Norte Gallery A

The witty mixed media work of Suzanne Martino will have an expanded presence centered on the south wall of CHAC Norte during July.  Starting with a single object, her montages explore themes of personal geography.

CHAC Norte Meta Studio

Stevon Lucero

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

 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.

www.robertmar.com

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.

(Photo:  Mayor Hickenlooper and CHAC's own Belinda Maestas)

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.

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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.

JUNE Gallery Events

VIDA ARTISTICA -- ~ June 5 to June 27, 2009

   Preview showing:  June 4th, 6pm - 9pm

          Gallery Hours

Wednesday–Thursday: 10am–4pm
        Friday: 12pm–10pm    Saturday: 12pm–4pm

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come share the Artistic Lives of Nine. A mix of painting, photography, stone, glass sculptures, unusual wood & brass work and mixed media. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks to our sponsors:

Country Fair Westwoods ** Abrusci's Italian Cuisine ** Women's Bean Project ** DeMoss Designs ** Enterprise Planning Solutions, LLC ** and our Friends and Family

 

CHAC Norte Returning Artists

Norte Gallery presents:

ROBERT MARTINEZ’s ongoing show at CHAC Norte has been updated to include a new watercolor series on paper. www.robertmar.com

MICHAEL PENNEY's artwork explores the customs, beliefs and artistry of ancient Meso-American civilizations.. His unique sandblasted stone pieces continue in Gallery A through June. www.archembellishments.com

CHAC Norte's Meta Studio once again features philosopher/artist STEVON LUCERO on his spiritual journey. Each painting is a metaphor for his internal dialogue between himself and God. www.stevonlucero.com

World class artist MATT ACHZIGER has moved his distinctive collection to the Norte Kitchen Gallery. Don't miss it in June.  www.angellic.carbonmade.com

CHAC Norte Front Gallery

Front Gallery  of CHAC Norte presents a family affair with two sisters and a daughter producing beautiful works in glass.

Kay Gross

Linda Krug

Nicole Brown

 Also featured in the front gallery are the talented husband and wife team:

Vance Belyea

Pamela Belyea

CHAC Norte South Wall

The witty mixed media work of Suzanne Martino graces the south wall of CHAC Norte during June. 

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

www.livingvisionarts.com

Book of the Month in June

La Historia de los Colores (bilingual)

The History of Colors   $8.95, paperback

By Subcomandante Marcos,

illustrated by Domitila Dominguez
 

Well…one day, old man Antonio is walking in the mountainous jungle of Chiapas with his friend Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos when he sees a macaw bird, its feathers blessed with each and every color, like a rainbow. The bird reminds the old man of a story that he thinks his friend Marcos should know – it’s the story of how the gods found all the colors in the world.

New on the Website! Children's Programs

CHAC Children’s Programs

Thanks to a grant from the SCFD, we host a wealth of classes at a modest cost, geared for children and young people from preschool to high school age. We’ve also partnered with Access Gallery to offer programs for at-risk and special needs youngsters. These are hands-on classes taught by qualified practicing artists, and they encourage kids to explore the world around them through the creative process.

Classes aren’t limited to the school year – they enrich not only classroom programs, but would be wonderful enhancements to summer camp activities. Scholarships are available.

If you’re an educator, or involved with kids at any level, we probably have a class that’s appropriate for your group. Call Crystal O’Brien at CHAC (303) 571-0440. And visit these websites:

www.chacweb.org
www.accessgallery.org

Chile Harvest Festival

This year in Lakewood!   August 29th and 30th

Late summer brings freshly harvested chiles to Colorado, and with them, the aromas of chile roasting and authentic Chicano cuisine. This year, a Colorado tradition finds a new home at Lakewood’s Heritage Center. The Chile Harvest Festival will celebrate contemporary Chicano art, traditional Spanish Colonial art, music, food and of course chiles, with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain foothills as a backdrop. Thanks to a partnership between the City of Lakewood and the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC), the Chile Harvest Festival will be in full swing Aug 29 & 30.

The Chile Harvest Festival is an outreach effort to educate, enlighten and entertain the community with the many different facets of Chicano and Latino culture. Its goal is to give people a well-rounded cultural experience.

The festival will feature up to 65 artists, showcasing both contemporary and traditional art forms. There will also be music, dancing and storytelling as well as many other cultural and art activities for the kids.

Several local restaurants will be on site, serving authentic Mexican cuisine along with other specialty foods featuring chiles. And of course, there will be nonstop chile roasting, so stock up your freezer with chiles for the winter. Demonstrators will be showcasing the art of making traditional chile ristras: dried chiles, strung together to be used in cooking throughout the year or just for decoration.

Bring the whole family to shop, eat and soak up a cultural experience. Tickets will be $6 for adults, $3 for children, and $1 off coupons will be available from participating sponsors.

Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

 

 

Kid's Art Saturday -- 3rd Saturday

The third Saturday of  each month features fun with the kids creating incredible artwork.  A happy and creative time to be had.  Invite your friends!

Come in for a free workshop on June 20th from 2 to 4 pm

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Cinco de Mayo 2009

Can for Entry and Invite:   5280 CHAC CINCO DE MAYO

Show Dates: May 1st - May 30th

Reception:  May 1st, 2009,  6 - 10 pm

Drop off work on Sunday, April 26th from 12 - 4 pm

Entry Fee:  CHAC Members $5, non-members $10

Limit 5 small pieces per artist, less if large

All mediums welcome.  Get creative with 5's!  Try to use the number 5 in your piece. 

 

 

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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: Montage

Montage is exactly that! A combination of traditional and non-traditional artwork. The show will consist of hide paintings, retablos, bultos, oil paintings, drawings, straw applique and other various medias.

Opening Night:  First Friday - May 1st   6pm - 10pm

Gallery Hours:  Wednesday, Thursday - 10pm -4pm, Friday, 12 noon - 10pm, Saturday, 12 noon - 4pm

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"Montage" Featured Artists

 

• Gary Bellah
• Lena Blea
• Meggan DeAnza
• Esha Drapean
• Teresa Duran
• Beverly Green
• Ronnald Miera
• Carlos Santistevan
• Carlos Santistevan II
• Frank Zamora

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Chile Harvest Festival 2009

Planning for the Chile Harvest Festival is well underway.  In conjunction with the City of Lakewood, CHAC Gallery presents Chile Harvest 2009 on August 29th and 30th. Plan your part in this wonderful harvest. 

May 15th is the deadline for applications!  Its coming fast so get yours in ASAP.  Artist and food vendor applications are available at the gallery.  Calll and we'll mail one to you.  In the meantime, check out this great link!

http://www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=441&ChileHarvestFestival/ 

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CHAC Norte Featured Artists

World class designer, Matt Achziger is again exhibiting in the front room in CHAC Norte gallery. 

If you haven't caught this his show, you have another chance.  Don't miss it this month.

http://angellic.carbonmade.com/

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Gallery A features Crystal O'Brien and Michael J. Penny 

Our own CHAC director, Crystal O'Brien uses a variety of mediums to express her eclectic and colorful personality.  Her unique works appear to take on a life of their own.  Check out her latest creative offerings at Gallery A.

Michael's artwork reflects the custom beliefs and artistry of ancient civilizations.  He combines the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand carvings.  See his unique sandblasting techniques in Gallery A this month.

 

www.archembellishments.com

 

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Robert Martinez returns to Gallery B this month.  His paintings are both contemporary and traditional. He is inspired by the artists Malcolm Furlow, John Nieto, and Fritz Shrolder to name a few. Bob enjoys working with bold colors, and a variety of subjects from Native American to modern.

 

www.robertmar.com

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CHAC Norte's Meta Studio once again features philosopher artist Stevon Lucero on his spiritual journey.  Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God.

www.stevonlucero.com

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Donations Please!

CHAC's New Wish List 

CHAC gallery is looking for your extras to help supply the galleries.  We are dependent on donations for many of our everyday items.  These are the items we need the most.  Please help us replenish our supply cabinets if you can!

• CD player for multiple CD's.  Ours is broken after 7 years of faithful service.  We love to play latin music.
• paper towels
• toilet paper
• liquid soap
• dish soap
• coffee
• soda pop
• bottled water
• laundry soap
• soft scrub
• stamps
• envelopes

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Kid's Art Saturday

The third Saturday of May features Carlos Santistevan working on retablos with the kids.  Come in for a free workshop from 2 to 4 pm on May 16th for this special event.  Carlos' work is featured in the Artist's Gallery during the month of May in the "Montage" show at CHAC. 

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Workshop Wish List

Donations also are needed for our Kid Art Workshops.  Again, any help is greatly appreciated!  Here is a list of what we really need at this point.

• acrylic paint in primary colors - large bottles for murals and small ones for other projects
• yarn
• popcicle sticks
• construction paper
• colored tissue paper
• glitter glue
• sequins
• beads
• feathers

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Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Join us for Poetry readings on May 9th from 2 to 4 pm. 

Buenos Dias,
This Saturday we'll be discussing the Batalla de Puebla - why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo.  CHAC's  Norte Cinco Group Member Show is a treasure to behold.  Hope to See You.   Share your poetry, your experiences of past cincos, etc.  Invite others as well....

Marie Valencia will be premiering her One Act, One Woman Play - Her final project for "Theatre 101"  Don't miss it...."Bad B Movie"

Peace, Love, Joy y Humanity to all!
Suzanna Vega

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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: UTOPIA

Jay Jaramillo --  Jerry Jaramillo -- Daniel Lowenstein -- Rebecca Rozales -- Sal Ruibal -- Carlos Sandoval -- Suzanna Vega

"Una noche quando en la

Phase de REM

Mi alma bore witness to

Ancient memorias

De la tierra de mi suenos...

To be manifested aqui!"

                       --  Suzanna Vega

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UTOPIA Show Schedule

Opening Reception   April 3rd from 6 to 10 pm

Utopia runs all month during regular gallery hours:

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 to 4 pm

Fridays Noon to 10 pm

Saturdays Noon to 4pm

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CHAC Norte Featured Artists

CHAC Norte La Cocina

Presenting the ultimate artistic extravaganza. artistes "super" estrellas features the ultra-cool urban art of:  tony vecchio, gems, j.g. medina, jolt, josiah lee lopez a.k..a. zepol, and sevn...

opening night at CHAC north gallery, 774 santa fe blvd., friday, april 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..

come one, come all, art to entertain the masses!

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CHAC Norte Gallery A  

Johnathan James Kinney     ---     Austin Martineau

The art work that Johnathan James Kinney displays began as sample boards for his decorative painting business, JK Decorative and Faux Painting (www.jkpainting.com). Doing his part to be "green", John uses left over products from decorative painting and uses them in colorful and interactive ways to create a unique combination of abstract pieces. The use of plaster and paints applied by brush and trowel allow the colors to live and help share the passion the artist intended.

Austin Martineau began his craft as a means of self-discovery to find balance and peace. The pragmatist within overcame the once idealist and the artistic expressions reflect his changing perception of the world. That lines of good and evil are often woven and this world is less black and white than shades of gray with crimson. With playful bright colors and bold lines he has blended reality with his 'Neverland' as a reminder that come what may, the joy of life comes with the journey and to never forget to see the world as is should be.

 

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CHAC Norte Gallery B      ---    Robert Martinez

Continuing his unique show in Gallery B is Robert Martinez. 

"Martinez' talent is like an underground spring.  It has always ben.  It has trickled and flowed through every phase of his life.  From student to teacher to husband and father, the spring has nurtured and sustained this quiet man, and now it is transforming the landscape of his life."          --Renne Farado

 

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CHAC Norte Front Room

Jeremy Hawver     --   Michael Penny   --   Darius Vale

New friends. New studio mates. New art. All three very much a factor behind the work at the Chac Gallery in the month of April. Darius, Jeremy, and Michael come together for the first time next month bringing with them challenging new looks at materials, subject matter, and technique.

Never before has sandblast art, printmaking, and screen printing come together for such a unique display of work. From everyday affordable art to fine art prints and fashion will be on hand.

Chac Gallery has never been a follower of the norm so on the first Friday of April stop by 8th and Santa Fe for an art show breaking the mold!

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CHAC Norte Meta Studio Gallery     --   Stevon Lucero

Once again Meta Studio Gallery is the visionary art of 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

 

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Poetry y Mas -- 2nd Saturday

Utopia en los Ojos de los Artistas  --  April 11, 2009 from 2 - 4 pm

Poets, writers, story tellers, singers, musicians (y mas) are invited to share insights into their personal Utopian Dreams!

Open Mic – “Imagine all the people living life as one”

Call Suzanna Vega @ 720-877-8610 for more info

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Art Workshops for Kids -- 3rd Saturday

Children's Art classes -- April 18th from 2 to 4 pm at CHAC Norte

Kids of all ages are welcome to participate and show their stuff in CHAC's kid-loving Saturdays.  Invite your children to explore their inner creativity.

These workshops are FREE FREE FREE! so don't miss out.

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Music at CHAC

CHAC and the Colorado Folk Arts Council present a special spring concert with Los Angeles musician and songwriter Michael Heralda with Aztec Stories and Denver’s own new band Latin Hip Hop.

Friday April 17th 6:30pm to 8:30 pm   Free and open to the public.

For more information call 720-329 0869 or see www.aztecstories.com

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Chile Harvest Festival 2009

In conjunction with the City of Lakewood, CHAC Gallery presents Chile Harvest 2009 on August 29th and 30th. 

Get started today on your art projects and plan for some volunteer work leading up to and during the festival. 

This is CHAC's first partnership with Lakewood and we look forward to this year's event.  We have a new city to impress so let's make this our best year ever! 

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CHAC Gallery Artist Show: CAPIROTADA

Capirotada is a sweet and soulful blend of everyday ingredients that, when combined, make a familiar treat for special occasions.  Purely Latino, Capirotada is a symbolic mix of art in this Spring show. 

Capirotada Artists

 March 6th through March 28th

Opening reception:    March 6th    6 - 10 pm

Featuring Santero word carving, rich jewelry, mixed media and original paintings combining for Sabor you can savor.

Rene Cordero

Robert Elrod

Cindy Loya

Jose Montoya

Marcos Tovar

Oralia Venzor

Rob Yancey

Aztec dance performance on Opening Night

CHAC Del Norte Featured Artists

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Matthew Achziger  is an award winning freelance design artist well know for his design, art and motion work.  He has produced work for Sony, Nike, Salomon and other well-known organizations.

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Kelly Bellefuil-Bernal is a self taught artist and has been painting landscapes for 31 years in the plein-aire and modern abstract expressionistic styles.

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Stevon Lucero is on a spiritual journey. More than a visual artist he is in truth, a philosopher artist. Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God.

 

www.stevonlucero.com

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Robert Martinez   His paintings are both contemporary and traditional. He is inspired by the artists Malcolm Furlow, John Nieto, and Fritz Shrolder to name a few. Bob enjoys working with bold colors, and a variety of subjects from Native American to modern.

 

www.robertmar.com

 

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Michael J Penney  His art work reflects the custom beliefs and artistry of ancient civilizations. Combining the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand carving give his work the timeless beauty found in artifacts and one of a kind wall art.

www.archembellishments.com

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Calling All Cooks!

Chile Harvest Cookbook

We are compiling a cookbook and we need your help!  Send us your most delicious recipe to be included in our new Chile Harvest Cookbook.  Any food or beverage will work.  Soups, salads, entrees, desserts, even candy. 

Just send us the title of the dish, your name, a complete list of ingredients and detailed preparation instructions, and we'd love to get an anecdote about the enjoyment or memories you get when you cook or eat this food. 

Please hurry and email us at director@chacweb.org   Thank you ahead of time for participating in this important CHAC fundraiser. 

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Poetry Readings "Poetry Y Mas"

CHAC's Poetry Y Mas with Suzanna Vega    Saturday March 14th will be a dedication to Saint Patrick.

Poets, story teller, musicians y mas are encouraged to contribute their words and music on their observations of St. Patrick's Day.  Suzanna Vega, MC, will speak on the origin of the holiday. 

Open mic is from 2 to 4 pm   Refreshments and Pot Luck.     For more information call Suzanna   720-877-8610

P.S.  If you hae any Love poems left over from Valentine's Day, please share.  Love is eternal.  Que No?

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Kid's Art Saturday

Don't forget the kids!   The third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 pm at CHAC Norte, kids are welcome to come express their artistic sides in CHAC's Art Workshops for Kids.  These workshops are FREE!  Don't miss out. 

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Paint A Chair, Help CHAC's Youth

Chairs for Children

Need a new project?  Paint a chair for charity.  Try your hand at a colorful chair.  Great project for artist buddies.  Have fun and feel good about it.   Proceeds from their saies will support our year round cultural free children's programming.  Call Crystal at the gallery for more details.

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Musicians in April

CHAC and the Colorado Folk Arts Council present a special spring concert with Los Angeles musician and songwriter Michael Heralda with Aztec Stories and Denver’s own new band Latin Hip Hop.

Friday April 17th 6:30pm to 8:30 pm Free and open to the public.

For more information call 720-329 0869 or see www.aztecstories.com

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Landscapes X Four

A CHAC gallery art exhibition featuring original works of:

 

Kelly Bellefuil-Bernal is a self taught artist and has been painting landscapes for 31 years in the plein-aire and modern abstract expressionistic styles.

Lillian B. Montoya reflects the essence of the Southwest in her watercolors, oils, and mixed media.

Dan Muniz is a water colorist who enjoys nature, life and fishing. He often paints what he sees when he travels with his wife and son. On a recent trip to Mexico Dan produced some incredible seascapes.

Armando Martinez paints "Dreamscapes" from the surroundings of the rich culture and heritage of the Rock Mountains.

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Milagros Del Corazon

10th Annual Silent Auction & Fundraiser - Friday February 13th, 2009  6-10 pm   CHAC Norte Gallery

Silent Auction featuring hundreds of beautiful hearts designed by local Denver Artists, schools and our community supporters.  Live classical guitar music by James Garcia.  Delicious appetizers and beverages.  Please join us!

Tickets are $7 per person - $12 per couple and may be purchased in advance or at the door. 

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CHAC Norte Featured Artists in February

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Michael J. Penney

Michael combines the natural beauty of stone and the expressive texture of deep relief sand-carving to create beautiful works of art.

www.archembellishments.com

 

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Stevon Lucero 

Recently named one of Denver's 150 Unsung Heroes by the Rocky Mountain News, Stevon Lucero has been guided to create two unique art forms: Metarealism and Neo-Precolumbian art. 

www.stevonlucero.com  

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Robert Martinez

Robert's paintings are both contemporary and traditional. He is inspired by the artists Malcolm Furlow, John Nieto, and Fritz Shrolder to name a few. Bob enjoys working with bold colors, and a variety of subjects from Native American to modern. 

www.robertmar.com

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Sabor Latino - A celebration of Latin Flavors

Celebrating the cultural richness of the Latin world in food, music, dance and words -- Saturdays in January at CHAC Gallery from 1 to 4 pm

Opening Reception:  Friday  Jan 4th  6 - 10 pm

Jan 10th - Spoken Word featuring storytelling, poetry and book readings

Jan 17th - Musica Latina featuring canciones folkloricos, flamenco and acoustic guitars

Jan 24th - Cooking with Sabor Latino - have you ever tried Paella?

Jan 31st - Celebrate Latino Dance featuring Fiesta Colorado and other dancers

 

CHAC Gallery Featured Artists

Alistair Andrew Bane

Alistair Bane is a member of the Eastern Shawnee Nation of Oklahoma. He credits his father and grandmother with being the two strongest influences in his development as an artist. His grandmother, Henrietta Sylvia Stonebraker passed on a wealth of stories and history about his family. His father, Gary Stonebraker, an architect; taught him how to paint and draw at a young age and instilled in him the importance of social justice. These two influences have inspired him to often choose subject matters that speak to the continuing struggle of Indigenous people for basic human rights and sovereignty. Besides painting, Alistair is also a bead worker. His mixed media pieces often incorporate traditional Shawnee beadwork designs with images that reference modern day lives of Native people.

“Sometimes people view our culture and our arts as something that exists only in the context of the past. I want people to recognize that we are here and strong in the 21st century and to understand that our connection with our traditions is what gives us our strength.”

Thompson Williams

Thompson Williams is a resident of Denver, Colorado. He is a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, born to the late Melford and Winona Wells Williams. It was through the stories of their childhood that Thompson learned the richness of his culture. Thompson was fortunate to be part of this very artistic family. His father, his brothers and sister were all very talented artists. Today Thompson is a nationally known award winning artist. James Coburn of The Edmond Sun, Edmond Oklahoma says, “Mind, body and spirit integrate holistically in Thompson’s brushstrokes.

His creativity seems organic, flowing from a deep personal reservoir.” “My paintings focus on the spiritual heritage of my people. As viewers of Native American art we must see our involvement with the spirit that dwells inside each of us.” “I try to honor the people who came before me through my paintings. Today more than ever we need to be grateful to our ancestors. It is through their strength our culture survives today and will continue through the lives of our children.”    http://thompsonwilliams.blogspot.com/

CHAC Del Norte Featured Artists

Stevon Lucero

Stevon Lucero has been painting for over thirty five years. Since childhood, he has experienced intense dreams and visions and ventured more then once into separate realities. Through these revelations and studies of metaphysical, philosophical, and historical books and tapes, he has been guided to create two unique art forms: Metarealism and Neo-Precolumbian art.  www.stevonlucero.com

Robert Martinez

Robert, a Colorado native, was born and raised in the San Luis Valley. After completing his high school education, he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Adams State College located in Alamosa. Bob recently retired from an enjoyable career of teaching elementary school art. He and his wife Janice, have three children and six grandchildren.

His paintings are both contemporary and traditional. He is inspired by the artists Malcolm Furlow, John Nieto, and Fritz Shrolder to name a few. Bob enjoys working with bold colors, and a variety of subjects from Native American to modern.   www.robertmar.com

Lola Montejo

Originally from Spain , refers to her paintings as Landscapes where the Land and Sky meet.  Explaining, that the land of the Eastern coast of Spain , from Barcelona down to Alicante has a climate where luscious vineyards and olive groves grow in mild and moderately arid conditions, under a skyline of low mountain ranges and the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and sky. “There is a proverb, that this Spanish landscape is a place where, Se le juna el cielo con la tierra, The sky comes together with the earth. Luminous surfaces and a picture plane full of movement suggest a landscape where the water, land, and sky all meet at once. My paintings are a place of contemplation. Nature is a surface loosely imagined and reality is the affects of one's own condition. To have this, sense of the material world, is to find oneself in their scale of the world”, says Montejo.  www.lolamontejo.com  

 

Artist Announcements

Milagros Del Corazon

Artists!  Don't forget that February is our Milagros del Corazon (heart) show.  Plain wooden hearts will be available for pick up In January.  (We will announce the date soon.)  Be thinking about what beautiful hearts you can create for the February show. 

Poetry y Mas
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 2-4 pm
Open mic at CHAC explores “Dia De Los Muertos”Call Suzanna Vega @ 720-877-8610 for more information

Children's Art Classes
Every third Saturday of the month 2-4 PM
Create traditional Dia de Los Muertos Sugar Skulls