Cinco and Corn Mothers at CHAC May 2
05.01.2008
The
Chicano Humanities and Art Council, 772 Santa Fe Drive, host a Cinco de
Mayo and 30 year anniversary celebration with an extravaganza of art,
story, food and music. To honor the success of Denver's oldest
continually operating artist co-op dedicated to promoting the art and
culture of Chicano/Latino art, a month long showcase titled, " Return
of the Corn Mothers: A 30 year celebration of CHAC" will begin
festivities 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 Kapuli Huehueteotl 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 shows content is
said to be one of the most unique exhibitions to come to Denver. 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. Todd Pierson the shows photographer is considered one
of Colorado's most skilled portrait artist and has spared no expense in
putting together a stunning show, said shows curator Renee Fajardo.
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