CHAC

CHAC Norte

Corn Mothers Show
May 2nd- May 31st 2008
Return of the Corn Mothers: A 30 Year celebration of CHAC

Join us for an extravaganza of art, story, food and music. Festivities begin with a free Cinco de Mayo/ First Friday concert by nationally renown L.A. based musician Martin Espino from the band Mexika, a blessing ceremony by Aztec dance troupe and a meet and greet with the shows featured artist , free food, and spectacular art show on May 2nd from 6-9 p.m. at the CHAC gallery.

The theme of the show is based on the Pueblo mythology of the Corn Mothers who were said to have sung in the essence of all creation including the sacred Katchinas of the South West. The focal point of the showcase is a photo journalist exhibition of women from Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas who have earned accolades for their community activism and creative endeavors. This photo display was the recipient of the prestigious 2007/08 Rocky Mountain Women’s Institute fellowship award and will begin a year long tour with the premier at CHAC.

Visual artist Arlette Lucero of Art Reach fame known for her feminist art, Meggan De Anza award winning Santera and print artist, Holly Wasigner former Art Street community muralist, Santiago Jaramillo Aztec and Mexika muralist join rock and stone relief artist Mike Penny, photo journalist Todd Pierson along with beat poet Suzanna Vega, storyteller Carl Ruby and legendary master embroidery folk artist Rita Wallace from Mexico as the tour de force from the CHAC gallery. They are joined by with three guest artist, Li Harding acclaimed African American sculptor, Evelyn Valdez Martinez award winning San Luis Valley painter, and the late Robert Lopez Dussart a renown Native American portrait artist. Together this dynamic mix of energy and talent explores and highlights the rich cultural heritage of Colorado’s creative spirit.

Special workshops and lectures will take place through out May:
May 2nd Grand Fiesta celebration 6-9pm
May 3rd Spoken Word Poetry Slam 1pm and Storytelling 2-3pm ( CHAC Norte)
May 10th Finding Meaning In Universal Symbols lecture 2pm ( CHAC Norte)
May 17th Painting Sacred Places demo 2pm (CHAC Norte) and
Children’s Sculptor Workshop CHAC (Main Gallery) 2pm
May 24th Creating Ritual Workshop ( CHAC Norte) 2pm and
May 31st Open Poetry ( CHAC Gardens) 2pm

CHAC Gallery

Members Gallery
Opening reception is Friday, May 2 and runs through May 31
“Santos with a Twist” is a collaborative art show featuring renowned Colorado santeros, painters, and up & coming new artists. This collection of artists reflects the spiritual side of their artwork through humor and respect.
Featuring Artists: Gary Bellah, Lena Blea, Teresa Duran, Jose Esquibel, Stevon Lucero, Ronald Miera, Frank Policiano, Carlos Santistevan, Rob Yancey, Tammy Yancey, Frank Zamora.