CHAC
Chicano Humanities and Arts Council
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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!