CHICANO ART & SOUL
Three Exhibitions in One: Chicano Now, Papel Chicano, and The Chicano Collection
January 27 - May 18, 2008
Explore the impact and joy of Chicano influences that are a vibrant aspect of mainstream America. Kids love the hands-on fun of the interactive showcases, and adults are moved by the emotional art of the Chicano culture.
Chicano Now — American Expressions.
This 5,000 square-foot hands-on exhibition will have the young and young-at-heart touching, dancing and laughing.
— Jump behind the wheel and take the hydraulic ‘57 Chevy for a spin
— Hop on the floor for some salsa dancing lessons
— Be your own DJ and spin songs on the jukebox
— Get your hands on remote-controlled classic cars, and MORE!
Produced through the generosity of Target and Hewlett-Packard.
Papel Chicano — Works on Paper from the Collection of Cheech Marin.
Bold and intense imagery spring to life in nearly 40 works — many of which have not been publicly displayed in California — in pastels, acrylics, and oils on paper. Whether social or political, and even religious, you’ll discover a 360-degree view of the Chicano experience through the powerful and colorful imaginations of 19 established artists.
Organized by Mesa Contemporary Arts in partnership with Cheech Marin and Melissa Richardson Banks.
The Chicano Collection — Fine Art Prints by Modern Multiples.
Immerse yourself in the heart of urban life and the Chicano experience from 1969 through 2001. It’s a visual and emotional journey into the venturous imagination of Chicano visionaries. This unprecedented, landmark collection was only possible through the passionate efforts of numerous behind-the-scenes art enthusiasts, two fine art printmakers, Cheech Marin, and 26 prominent artists.
Produced through the generosity of Bank of America and Farmers Insurance. |
