Information for Teachers

Dear Teachers,

I would like to introduce you to the programming we have available to your students at The Chicano Humanities & Arts Council. CHAC is Denver’s leading art and culture venue for Chicano/Latino culture.  We work with area schools and organizations, through a variety of In-House and Outreach Programs, to provide students of all ages with authentic cultural opportunities in the arts.

CHAC was founded in 1978 by a group of visual and performing artists. The organization was established as a place where Chicano/Latino artists were provided with a location to explore visual and performance art and promote and preserve the Chicano/Latino culture through the expression of the arts.  The gallery at 772 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s Westside is a cultural center that displays art, and provides arts education.

We are pleased to be offering 15 different cultural art workshops. For detailed workshop descriptions visit:  http://www.chacweb.org/page/16669. These workshops are tailored meet multiple Colorado State standards, from visual arts to history and are available to you at your school as well as in our gallery.  Activities are geared for individual as well as group participation and build self-esteem, social skills, cultural awareness and pride. Workshops are one hour long for a cost of $3.00 per child or a minimum of $50.00 per class.  You will find detailed information about our workshops, our offerings, and our gallery on this website. 

For more information or to schedule your workshop or gallery tour, contact Julie Marino, Education Coordinator at 303-571-0440 (office) 303-521-0653 (mobile) or Crystal O’Brien at 303-571-0440 (office)director@chacweb.

We look forward to serving you!

Sincerely,

Julie Marino

Education Coordinator CHAC

ABOUT CHAC

Since its founding the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC) has been responsible for bringing one of the first El Dia de Los Muertos experiences to Denver, and has been a primary sponsor each year.  In 1992 CHAC originated the still thriving Chile Harvest Festival, featuring Spanish Colonial and regional folk art.

CHAC has been the recipient of numerous awards…In 1995, Westword magazine designated the Chili Harvest Festival “Best Arts Festival” in Denver. In 2002, CHAC was the Recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.  In May of 2004 CHAC was presented with the “Embrace the World Awards” by Global Visions Art Alliance.  The Rocky Mountain News recognized CHAC in July 2004 as one of Denver’s Top 25 forces of Culture.  We invite you to experience CHAC first hand through gallery tours and fabulous workshops!

The Chicano Humanities & Arts Council

772 Santa Fe Dr.

Denver, CO 80204

303-571-0440

HOW CHAC HELPS YOUR STUDENTS’ EDUCATION 

The arts play a vital role in every child’s education. Studies show a strong correlation between learning in the arts and mastering the fundamental cognitive skills and abilities necessary to do well in other core subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics.  Learning through the arts has been shown to be particularly beneficial for students from economically disadvantaged homes and to those at risk of not succeeding in school.

CHAC is your dynamic resource to learn about the rich culture of our neighbors to the south, Mexico and our neighbors right here in the Denver area.  The Denver metro area is home to many immigrants as well as Americans of Mexican and Indian descent.  CHAC is your center for first hand cultural experience and expression.  Students of Mexican heritage will be validated and find a place in the community akin to home.  Ultimately this will heighten their ability to learn in the classroom.  In addition, students of various culture heritages will come away with a greater appreciation of diversity and the fabric of the cultural make of the Denver area.

CHAC WORKSHOPS

CHAC works with area schools and organizations, through a variety of In House and Outreach Programs, to provide students of all ages with authentic cultural opportunities in the arts (dance, music, theater, and visual arts).  Our instructors and artists challenge students, according to grade level, to perform works of art, create their own art, and respond to the arts and the ideas they impart.  Activities are geared for individual as well as group participation that builds self-esteem, social skills, cultural awareness and pride.  All workshops meet multiple Colorado State Standards across disciplines.  Workshops are offered in Spanish or English.

On-site workshops are held in the gallery space, giving children an opportunity to learn in an environment surrounded by works of CHAC’s professional artists. 

Off-site workshops are available to you in the convenience of your own classroom or designated space. 

 

Cost:  Workshops are 1 hour long and are available for a small fee of $3.00 per child, or a minimum of $50.00 per class.  An additional charge may apply to larger groups to cover extra supervision.  Limited scholarships are available.   Combine a workshop and a tour for… For more information click on http://www.chacweb.org/page/16669 or contact: director@chacweb.org . Or call 303 571-0440. 


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