Teresa Duran, Jose Esquibel, Al Florence, Lynn Fresquez, Vanessa Fresquez, Ron Miera, Judy Miranda, Roberta Westrick S.C., Carlos Santistevan, Catherine Robles Shaw, Roxanne Shaw Galindo, Sean Trujillo, Frank Zamora This Year marks the 15th annual Santos y Cruces show held at CHAC gallery here in the heart of Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. This show consists of a collective collaboration of the premiere Santeros and Santeras (Santo artists) from Colorado. This show will highlight the traditional techniques as well as contemporary santos as well.
The 15th Annual Santos Y Cruces show will also highlight an educational background on the history of Santos as well as workshops for adults and children alike to learn and create your own retablos. This show will also feature a special presentation ceremony to honor Denver’s own and long time CHAC Gallery and internationally renowned artist Carlos Santistevan.
Opening Reception: Honoring Carlos Santistevan with the CHAC Lifework Achievement Award
Friday April 15th from 6-9 PM Don’t miss our spectacular Opening Reception Friday April 15th from 6-9 PM as we Honor Carlos Santistevan with the Lifework Achievement award. Light New Mexican appetizers and refreshments! Please join us as we celebrate the 15th Annual Santos y Cruces Show at CHAC Gallery and help us celebrate Carlos Santistevan with the life work achievement award. Enjoy a collective collaboration of Spanish Folk art, Retablos, Crosses and Bultos all hand made by local Colorado Santeros! Santos Workshops Available the month of April: Saturday April 9th Kids Retablo/Santos Workshop 1:00-3:00 PM with Ron Miera $15 Students will learn the process, a History and create their own miniature Retablo Saturday April 16th Santeros Panel Discussion 1:00-3:00 PM FREE Sit in on a panel discussion with a hand full of Santo Artists discussing key aspects of Santo Culture and technique Saturday April 23rd Hands on Adult Retablo Workshop with Al Florence 1:00-3:00 $20 Bring your group of friends or ride solo and join us for a afternoon of creating your own step by step Retablo, $20 cover fee includes a beverage and light appetizers (Limited 20 slots available) *Pre registration highly recommended for the workshops.
Email Sean Trujillo for more information education@chacweb.org |