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What's Happening in July at CHAC Gallery

July 3rd, 2023

Dear CHAC Community,

Have a happy and safe 4th of July !!!

In between your summer travels and spending time in the sun come check out CHAC Gallery. Our current exhibit "Generations" is a multi-generational art exhibit that celebrates the legacy of Chicano/a/x artists in Denver. This week is First Friday meaning CHAC will be open 5pm-9pm and the other 40 West Art galleries will be open too.

We have two workshop this month:

July 15th Frida Kahlo Inspired Self Portrait (12 years +) $20 per person
July 22nd Frida Headbands (youth) $10 per person, and each additional family member is $5.

Click Here to Register and Learn More!

Image 1: Frida Kahlo Inspired Self Portrait
Image 2: Frida Headband

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Call for Artists
I Met My Match At CHAC Fundraiser
Current Exhibits
Featured CHAC Artist

Call for Artists

We are excited to be partnering with Northglenn Arts to bring the community “Street Art on Canvas”. Want to show or learn more? Please contact Lucille Rivera at lucillerivera115@gmail.com

"Street Art on Canvas" is a way for artists to express their views on issues such as immigration, inequality, and social justice. Here are also ten (10) great reasons why people should love street art. Diversity, Mystery & Intrigue, Political statements, Freedom, Painted streets = a Colorful World = Happier Life, The Thrill of the Chase, Creativity & Community! Here is your opportunity to express yourself on “Street Art on Canvas.”

Exhibition Dates: July 14th – September 29th, 2023,
Location: Northglenn Arts-Community Room I 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, CO 80233

Deadlines & Dates:
Entry deadline Wed., July 12th
●Art drop-off will be Wed., July 12th 10:30 am-1:30 pm
● Opening reception Friday, July 14th from 6 pm - 9 pm
● Art pick-up Monday, September 22nd from 1:30 pm - 5 pm

CHAC is busy updating our new space in the Santa Fe Arts District! We are excited about bringing this new space up-to-date with the needs of our community! Please click the "I Met My Match At CHAC" to help. We are grateful to have sponsors that will meet your donations up to $5,000.00.

We will be your Match! Click Poker Chip Above.

Su Teatro $1000, Colorado Folk Arts Council $1000,
Anstine-Fajardo Familia $3000

Current Exhibits!

Featured CHAC Artist~Ana Ortiz

Hello (Tialli)!!
My name is (Notoca)- Analisa Ortiz. I grew up in Commerce City Colorado for a majority of my life. I am originally from Seattle Washington. I graduated from Adams City High School in 1994 and continued my education with a Criminal Justice Degree. Growing up I remember trying to connect to my roots, in hopes of discovering who I am, as I always felt like I didn’t fit in.

My morena skin wasn’t like everyone else’s skin and I always wondered where my people came from, and not just my family members but our ancestors. Where have we been, what have we accomplished and what is in our future? I remember keeping my eyes and ears open, in hopes of learning something I might hear from an adult around me. As I journeyed into each phase of my youth into adulthood, I always found my pansa was full when I explored my creativity. This could have been everything between researching a new music artist and connecting to their music, to researching a new recipe and creating a great meal. I was most humble when I look around the table and I see mi familia howling with their pansa’s full. Wherever you find your inspiration, grasp it and emerge yourself fully!!

Art Below
1. El Paletero
2. Corn Mask and Heart
3. Self Portrait
4. Mi Floras

Interested in becoming a CHAC member? Please click the button below to learn more about what you get with a membership and the different types!

CHAC Membership

CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center 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 venue to explore visual and performance art and promote and preserve the Chicano/Latino culture through the expression of the arts.

CHAC is an inclusive community of creatives that are dedicated to preserving, showcasing, educating and reflecting the essence of Chicano/a/x, Latino/a/x and other multicultural/multiracial communities.