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Celebrating Latino / Chicano Arts and Culture Since 1978.
Thank you for supporting the CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center. We have some exciting events coming up this month and can't wait to see you! |
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CHAC Norte Featured Artist..
Thundering across the plains, the sound of bison can be heard from miles as they
run in the thousands… two hundred years ago there were millions of them. They walked incessantly searching for new valleys of tender grass… Their indomitable spirit imposing as the sound of their hooves claim power and reign…
An estimated 20 to 30 million bison once dominated the North American landscape from the
Appalachians to the Rockies, from the Gulf Coast to Alaska. To the Native Americans, sharing the lands with Tatanka was a sacred and respected habitat, but human greed, power, and
dominance over land put an end to that, reducing the population to just 1,091 by 1889. Today, approximately 500,000 bison live across North America.
Unregulated shooting and loss of habitat have also been a hindrance to the bison in recent years.
Historically, the bison played an essential role in shaping the ecology of the Great Plains. They graze heavily on native grasses and disturb the soil with their hooves, allowing many plant and animal species to flourish.
Though bison once roamed across much of North America, today they are “ecologically extinct” as a wild species throughout most of their historic range, except for a few national parks and other small wildlife areas. This exhibit is an artistic eulogy to the bison, the spirit of the north american land.
Ta·tan·ka--tatənka is a Lakota word that literally means “Bull Buffalo.”
Tatanka will begin its roaming in the fall/winter of 2016-2017 and will feature 30 different paintings on bison, the life and the importance of Bison in North America. |
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CHAC South Presents..
"Regresarás - to return"
Holding it all together, 50" x 52" mixed media, Tony Diego
Friday January 6th through January 28th,
Parental child abduction is one of the most significant and least understood human rights issues and although it is becoming more widespread, it has affected children and families as long as people have been negotiating the intersections of community, culture, nation and state. Parental child abduction jeopardizes a child’s connection to their left behind family and may result in the fragmentation of culture as well as the loss of language, social connection and community. It violates numerous rights of the child and can cause severe psychological and emotional trauma for both the abducted child and the parent left behind. The purpose of this art exhibit is to raise public awareness of this issue and to simultaneously stimulate dialogue and healing for affected families.
The artist featured in this exhibit are; Tony Diego, Izzy and Paloma Lozano, Josiah Lopez, Christine O’Dea, Alicia Cardenas, Azul and Sheila Olsen.
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CHAC Norte Artists for January:
Michael Penny- Myths, symbols, and legends permeate all languages, cultures and lives. The influence mythology has in our most basic traditions can be observed in the language, customs, rituals, values and morals of every culture. One way of understanding a culture is to study the underlying mythological beliefs, the symbols used to represent myths, and understanding the legends of a culture. Such an exploration leads to a greater understanding of the essence of a culture.
I try to express the myths, symbols, and legends of ancient cultures through my art.
RICARDO NASCIMENTO Artist, designer, muralist. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Studied Art and Architecture in Brazil and the US. Has produced work in Brazil, Mexico, France and the United States. “ I seek to find the intersection of the material world and the spiritual world, where Art resides. The materials used to produce a painting, a house, a sculpture or anything else must stand just at the right spot where the flow of life can run through it. It is that simple. Once there, all materiality become a window that opens up our senses to all things untouchable, unseen and common to us all.” No matter if the work is abstract or representational, as in “The Americans” series, it should help us see things around us in a different light. It should help us be heard and leave a seed of hope inside the heart of the viewer. Yeah, it’ll leave a mark!
Stevon Lucero paints his profound visions with power and beauty. Visions of Metarealism and Pre-Columbian imagery, Smaller quick pieces are not only affordable, but priced to sell.
Daniel Luna and Lunapparel have creative new creations to kick off the new Year! Pots Paintings and creative athletic wear
Robert Martinez has fantastic new visions as he captures the beauty of the Native spirit.
Joe Martinez will be hanging new inspirational photos from his travels along the Southwest, with prints postcards and a variety of cards available.
Mpek unveils his is new canvas pieces, This is a MUST see if you have not had the chance to see yet
Tony Ankele Has inspirational new pieces and prints available
Yohel Yuriuilca The breathtaking artist from Peru has colorful pieces inspired from the beauty of his hometown. Trained in Fine arts in Peru his primary basis is to teach and show the public his art and the art of his country.
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Kid FREE Saturday Art Class Back By Popular Demand we our going to create Luchador Masks with Mary Hernandez! Learn about the Luchador Culture and its popularity in Mexico and Here in the U.S. and get creative with your own mask!
For more information call Sean Trujillo 303.571.0440 |
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2017 Milagros Del Corazon 18th Annual Fundraiser
~Call for Entry~
CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center is currently planning our biggest annual fundraiser “Milagros del Corazon” or “Miracles of the Heart”.
Our event will take place Friday, February 10, 2017.
For those of you who are not familiar with our event, let me give you a little information about it. We give out a blank wood heart, which is painted or decorated and donated back to us. The completed decorated hearts are put on the walls in a gallery, and a silent auction where people can bid on them the night of our event. The highest bidder takes home the heart they bid on! We have well known artists as well as community members, and children who participate by creating a wonderful heart art piece for us!
You are cordially invited to design a heart for our silent auction fundraiser Pick up your blank wooden heart at CHAC Gallery during regular gallery hours Starting on Friday January 6th, 2017 We are asking a small $3.00 donation to cover the cost of materials. Create and design your masterpiece in your own personal art style. (reflecting your own unique style) All mediums of creation are welcome! This is an all age event. Please keep your artwork family friendly and all age appropriate. CHAC Gallery reserves to refuse any art work entry for any reason. Please bring in your finished heart masterpiece and donate it. Your donated heart becomes the property of CHAC Gallery. Due date is Wednesday February 1, 2016 before 4:00 PM. Proceeds benefit CHAC’s year round on-going cultural arts programming! Auction to be held February 10, 2016 at ReCreative Denver 765 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. You will receive a free ticket to our event when you turn it your heart! We are also accepting donations of art, gift certificates goods and services. Questions? Call us at 303-571-0440.
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February Call for Entry
Call for Entry Chac Art Gallery 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204
Juried Photography Exhibition
Month of Photography, March 3-31, 2017
Chac curator: Judy Miranda, and co-producers Ray Le Jeune and Maria Sands
Theme: Peace Through The Lens…An American Story
Prizes: Best of Show $100.00, Judges Award $50.00, and Most Unique $25.00.
Judge: TBA
All photographic processes will be accepted i.e. non silver process, silver process, digital process, giclee prints,and any medium using the photographic process.
If you are considering entering this show send an email to Judy Miranda, [email protected], subject line
should be Photography Exhibition, or co-producers Ray Le Jeune or Maria Sands.
Deadlines & Dates
All delivery and pick up times must be met. Consider dates carefully before entering. Commit to this exhibit
before February 5th. 2017, so your name can be printed on the invitation.
1. February 26, Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Deliver art work to Chac Gallery,
2. March 1, Wednesday, Jury date
3. March 3, Wednesday, 12-4 p.m. any work not accepted must be picked up at the Gallery.
4. Friday, March 3, 6-9 p.m. opening
5. Friday, March 17, 7-9 p.m. Judges Awards presentation
6. March 31, Friday 12-4 p.m. all works must be picked up or a storage fee will commence.
Show Rules 1.Eligibility: Open to all Photographers.
2.Chac is a family oriented gallery, be discrete with your submission. We reserve the right to refuse any photographs that do not meet this criteria.
3.The exhibition dates are March 3- 31, 2014. Chac Member fee: $20.00 for 1-3 original works. Non-Members fee:
$30.00 for 1-3 original works. Any additional works $10.00 each piece
4.All works must be ready to hang (no saw tooth or clip angers, no exceptions).
5.All works must be original (within 2 years) by the photographer or works not previously shown at Chac Gallery.
6.All works must be identified on the back with the photographer’s name & phone number, title & medium and
price.
7.Sales: A 30 % commission is charged on all sales.
8.Liability & Responsibility: Chac will take reasonable care in handling all entries, but will not assume liability for loss or damage in shipping.
A portion of the proceeds supports CHAC’s outreach children’s art programs.
For more information call Judy Miranda, 303.669.8810, or email
Ray Le Jeune at [email protected] or Maria Sands at [email protected]
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Coming in February
We are proud to host this informative exhibit that has traveled nation wide. SORR Mission Statement The Sing Our Rivers Red (SORR) events aim to bring awareness to the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and colonial gender based violence in the United States and Canada. The events strive to raise consciousness, unite ideas and demand action for Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA people who have been murdered or gone missing, tortured, raped, trafficked, and assaulted, who have not had the proper attention or justice. SORR also is being planned in solidarity and with collaborative spirit, meant to support the efforts built in Canada, as well as highlight the need for awareness and action to address colonial gender violence in the United States. Sing Our Rivers Red events recognize that each of us has a voice to not only speak out about the injustices against our sisters, but also use the strength of those voices to sing for our healing. Water is the source of life and so are women. We need to Sing Our Rivers Red to remember the missing and murdered and those who are metaphorically drowning in injustices. We are connecting our support through the land and waters across the border. For More information Please Contact CHAC 303.571.0440
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Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Chicano Humanities And Arts Council Inc when you shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com).
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CHAC Gallery Thanks Our Sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors. Without you we could not serve over 25,000 people yearly! |
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