CHAC
Chicano Humanities and Arts Council
Day of the Dead
Call for Entry 2011 “El Dia de Los Muertos” –A Celebration of Life!Enter title here
• Show dates: Friday, October 21-Friday, November 4, 2011.
• Drop off deadline: Sunday October 16th from noon –4:00 PM, 774 Santa Fe Drive. You may also drop off work ahead of time during regular gallery hours prior to 10/16/11.
• Take down Sat. November 5th, 2011 from 12-4 PM
Requirements: Work must be based on the cultural theme of the day of the dead. Work must be professionally framed and ready to hang. Art must be suitable for a family friendly environment. Limit 4-6 pieces per artist. Please be mindful of sizes, we are expecting a lot of art! We will make every attempt to hang all the artwork that we can!
Artwork may be refused if deemed inappropriate for the exhibit. We are encouraging schools and kids to participate in this exhibit!
Altars-We are encouraging small altars due to limited space. Prices start at $10.00. Sunday set up only!
Entry fees:
• Free for members, with a donation to our wish list.
• $15 for two entries for non-members.
• Schools and other programs $25.00, or we can work with your budget.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21th, 2011 6:00pm – 9:00pm Featuring traditional Mexican refreshments, Aztec Dancers and face painting! Volunteers are needed for this event. We could use your help in several areas such as…hanging, decorating, set up, gallery sitting, reception, sales, food and beverage support, kids art projects and gallery tours. Please call us with the dates and times you can volunteer or sign up when you drop off artwork at CHAC.
For Inquires contact: Crystal O’ Brien, Executive Director 303-571-0440
El Dia de Los Muertos at Olinger Crown Hill
CALL FOR ENTRY:
3rd Annual El dia de los Muertos Celebration 2011
Saturday, October 29, 11 – 4 PM
Hosted by Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & arboretum
7777 w. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 233-4611 www.crownhillfuneral.com
OFERENDAS / ALTARS
Have someone who you would like to honor or commemorate this Dia de los Muertos? A great way is to create an oferenda! Crown Hill is hosting the third annual El dia de los Muertos Celebration and will display oferendas as part of the celebration. We are looking for six oferendas/altars: categories include traditional, contemporary and artistic.
Guidelines include: table top and free standing, must not be larger than 5 feet long and 4 feet wide (there will be some floor space). Displays should be reasonably family friendly. If you are interested in submitting an oferenda/altar for display, please email Crown Hill Location Manager Bill Logan at william.logan@dignitymemorial.com with a brief summary of your idea by Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. Please include your
daytime contact information. In the event of a huge response, decisions will be based on your summary description.
ARTISAN/VENDOR BOOTHS
In addition to food, fun, entertainment and celebrating those who have passed before us, Crown Hill’s 3rd annual El dia de los Muertos Celebration will again host Day of the Dead
artist and vendor booths. Booth fees are $45.00 per booth. Wares should be primarily El dia de los Muertos related, but other work by the artist is welcome. Exhibitor space includes one eight (8) foot-long table. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring a canopy to shade from sun and protect from inclement weather. Register early - only 24 spaces available! Contact Crown Hill Location Manager Bill Logan at william.logan@dignitymemorial.com to reserve your exhibit booth today! www.crownhillfuneral.com (303) 233-4611
Dia de los Muertos Programming at CHAC
CHAC is offering four exciting children's programs and one unique adult adult program for the Dia de los Muertos season.
For Children and school groups:
1. Decorate Sugar Skulls 2. Play Loteria (Mexican Bingo) Dia de los Muertos style 3. Make a Catrina Figurine 4. Calavera Sugar Cookies
For Adults:
A Fresh Look at Death. A 6 week hands on therapeutic art workshop exploring concepts and viewpoints of death and life from ancient and modern Mexican perspectives.
For more information contact Julie at 303-571-0440 or email julie@chacweb.org
Dia de los Muertos "A Fresh Look at Death" adult workshops
"A Fresh Look at Death"
The following therapeutic art workshops exploring death and life are
offered by CHAC & Heart Therapy in conjunction with Dia de los
Muertos. Classes are lead by Certified Systemic Art Therapist, Art & Museum
Educator, Julie Marino.
Come to one, two, or all workshops. Drop ins are now welcome. Teacher Recertification credit is available for these workshops through Adams State College. If you attend 4 workshops you will receive one half Teacher Recertification credit.
Thursdays, October 6-November 10, 2011. 6:30-8:30pm
To
the Mexican mind, death is viewed as a transition of life, a normal
stage in the circle of life on earth, and a natural progression…not an
ending.
The goal of these art making workshops is to:
• Shed some light on the subject of death by taking a look at another culture’s perspective, namely Mexico.
• Grapple with your own views / fears of death
• Provide an avenue to grieve the loss of a loved one
• Experience the benefit of group interaction
• Complete the course with a renewed sense of living life to the fullest
October 6: Duality-Life &Death
October 13: The Mayan view of the cycle of Life and Death
October 20: Christ’s view of Death and Life
October 27: Fears of Death and Hopes of the Hereafter
November 3: Dia de los Muertos and commemorating the death of a loved one
November 10: Accepting our own mortality and living life to the fullest
Cost is $30.00 per class and includes all art materials. No art experience necessary. Register for all classes or as many as you like. Class is held at CHAC 774 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204. Register early, space is limited. For more information call Julie @ 303-521-0653 or email julie@chacweb.org
OLINGER CROWN HILL Mortuary, Cemetery & arboretum Invites you...
OLINGER CROWN HILL Mortuary, Cemetery & arboretum 7777 West 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, Invites you to join us for a Cultural Celebration of Dia De los Muertos
Saturday, October 29, 2011
11 am– 4 pm
Calaveras "Sugar Skull" CHAC Children's Workshop
Jerry Vigil Lecture
Danza Azteca, Lorenzo J. Ramirez, Mariachi Band, Traditional Foods
OLINGER CROWN HILL EVENT SCHEDULE
11 am – 12:30 pm
Calaveras “sugar skull” Children’s Workshop
presented by the Chicano Humanities & arts Council (CHAC)
All materials for this fun craft workshop are provided!
11 am – 4 pm
Altar Exhibits and Artist Exhibits
1:30 pm
Danza Azteca performed by Lorenzo J. Ramirez and Group,
award-winning performance artist and
Artistic Director, Grupo Folklorico Sabor Latino
2 pm
Altar Exhibit Lecture
Jerry Vigil to present altar interpretations and lecture on artistic style
3 pm
Mariachi Band Performance
Guests will enjoy exhibits and traditional fiesta refreshments from Noon to 4 PM
The event is open and free to the community! www.crownhillfuneral.com, (303) 233-4611
Calendario de Eventos
OLINGER CROWN HILL
7777 West 29th ave., Wheat Ridge
11 am del dia a 12:30 de la tarde
Actividades para los ninos con las calaveras de azucar
presentado por el Chicano Humanities y el Consulado de artes. Todo el material para estas actividades son proporcionados
11 am – 4 de la tarde
Excibicion del arte y altars
1:30 de la tarde
Danza Azteca
Representado por Lorenzo j. Ramirez y su Grupo
Ganador de premios artisticos y Director Artistico del grupo folklorico Sabor Latino
Lectura 2 de la tarde
Jerry Vigil para presentar la interpretacion
del altar y los estilos del artista.
3 de la tarde
Banda Perfomado por Mariachis
Nuestros Invitados disfrutaran de las excibiciones y la fiesta tradicional
Ofreceremos refrescos desde las 12:00 del dia hasta las 4:00 de la tarde.
El Evento Gratis y abierto para toda la comunidad !
www.crownhillfuneral.com
(303) 233-4611
Kid's Art Saturday “El Dia de Los Muertos” –A Celebration of Life!
Story Time and Sugar Skull workshop, Saturday Oct. 15, 2011 from 2-4 PM. All ages welcome!!! $3.00. Come make sugar skulls with Belinda Maestas & Veronica Solis!
CHAC Announces Teacher Recertification Credit Available Through Adams State College!
Attend "A Fresh Look at Death" and receive one half credit hour teacher recertification credit. Class starts Thursday Oct. 6th. Register for all six classes and receive one class free.
A 6 week course of therapeutic art workshops exploring death and life offered by CHAC & Heart Therapy in conjunction with Dia de los Muertos, lead by Certified Systemic Art Therapist, Art & Museum Educator, Julie Marino. Details are above. For more information email julie@chacweb.org or call 303-521-0653