Letter from LCAC Executive Director:
Slowly, we see the blossoms of Spring all around us. The cycles of nature ebbing and flowing before our eyes. A beautiful sight indeed.
I want to share a special project in the works since August 2021. We have been teaming up with our partners and friends to redesign LCAC’s Youth + Artist programs to prepare the next generation of public artists, in creative skills, mentorship and professional development. We have been supporting an aspiring high school artist, Tyson, by partnering him with established artists Victor Escobedo and Anthony Garcia Sr.
I am very proud of the evolution the Artist Training Program we launched during early COVID is undergoing! A special thank you to Councilwoman, Jamie Torres, the Denver Foundation, Denver Arts and Venues, and the Commanders Fund for supporting this project!
In Solidarity,
Alfredo Reyes
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A Note from LCAC Board Member:
I’m happy to announce that Hecho en Colorado is traveling to El Pueblo Museum from May 3rd through the end of the year! It highlights the cultural excellence contributed by Chicano and Mexicano artists who have called Colorado home over the last forty years. If you missed the exhibit at History Colorado in 2020, this is another chance to see some highlights from our family’s collection.
I want to encourage you to purchase Mother’s Day gifts from Hijos del Sol and support our artisans May 7th, from 10am-4pm. Stop by the mural unveiling at 14th / Avondale, from 1-4pm, while you're in the neighborhood.
Enjoy the blessings of Springtime!
Adrianna Abarca
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A Note from LCAC Team Member:
Two hours south of Denver, you will catch the tangy aroma of the Pueblo Green Chile in a community built of steel. This place where I grew up empowered me to explore my creativity. I still carry the lessons I learned about guiding others toward social change through music and theater. I am proud to be part of the LCAC Team, where we continue to make history in Colorado through our leadership & partnerships.
As we create change and build on the legacies of our ancestors, it is important to remember the roots of our journey, and honor those who have come before. I want to personally invite you to join the LCAC and me at the Hecho en Colorado opening in Pueblo, Colorado on May 3, 2022 at 5pm.
Let us celebrate our history, together.
Mari Meza-Burgos
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Latest LCAC News/ Upcoming LCAC Events
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Hecho en Colorado Travels to El Pueblo History Museum |
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Hecho en Colorado Opening Reception
May 3, 2022, 5:00 to 7:00 PM
El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado
Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Presented in collaboration with History Colorado and El Pueblo History Museum, Hecho en Colorado travels to highlight the artistic and intellectual achievements of a dynamic and powerful community shaping arte across Colorado. The show welcomes visitors to the free Community Gallery through December 23, 2022.
Dianne Archuleta, Director of El Pueblo History Museum, shares: “We are thrilled to continue History Colorado’s partnership with the Latino Cultural Arts Center by bringing this incredible exhibition to Pueblo.” Adding, “These artists’ contributions to the cultural landscape of Colorado are unmatched and it is a great opportunity to share them with Southern Colorado.”
The evening will include light refreshments, free museum admission, and a dance and music performance by Grupo Xochitl.
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In Honor of Our Madrecitas |
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Queridas Madres Shopping Event
May 7, 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hijos del Sol, 2715 W. 8th Avenue, Denver
Make sure your mamá is shining with the latest styles and accessories from
Hijos del Sol!
Alfredo and Lilian are in Chiapas, Mexico with the National Museum of Mexican Art and the Mexican Art Alliance and will be keeping an eye for the freshest artisan inventory! Don't miss the lovely new gift items!
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Join us in the Special Occasion of a Mural Unveiling |
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Mural Unveiling
May 7, 2022, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On the Corner of W. 14th Avenue and W. Avondale Dr.
The LCAC’s Youth + Artist programs are opening doors for young artists to learn from the best creative talent in Denver. Professionals provide a real-world education for young people interested in a career as public artists, while reclaiming spaces with positive social messages. Students will learn everything from the proposal process, invoicing and execution, while participating in the co-creation of a public work.
Join us for our first mural unveiling along with a community resource fair, including food, live music with Maestro Eric Trujillo, a vaccine clinic and more!
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Rocky Mountain PBS: How 3 Denver Exhibitions are Honoring La Malinche (VIDEOS + ARTICLE)
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'Clothing is such a powerful way to communicate who we are, what we stand for, and what our status is at a glance; That was true back then and it’s still true now. The clothing we wear definitely sends a signal of who we are and what we believe in, and so I wanted to create a show to illustrate that purpose,' said Lilian Lara, the artist and curator from the LCAC. 'The exhibition seeks to humanize Malintzin through textiles, helping viewers understand the ways in which their story can connect to hers.'
Don't Miss Upcoming Tours with Lilian Lara
Curator-led Tour in English
April 27, 2022, 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Next Stage Gallery (CU Experience Gallery)
Curator-led Tour in Spanish
April 29, 2022, 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Next Stage Gallery (CU Experience Gallery)
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En Comunidad / In Community
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Help Support our Partners Raise Funds to Provide Scholarships to Young Inspiring Musicians |
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Boulder House Concert: Sounds of Hope
Boulder House Concert
Registration Required for Address
April 24, 2022, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Free Event
We are ecstatic to call Rocky Ridge Music Academy our partner. We are working together to break down the barriers that prevent young musicians from receiving a solid foundation in their music studies by providing opportunities to advance their music skills. Join us for this fundraiser concert to provide scholarships to children who are interested in attending Nuestras Raíces: Música Mariachi Summer Camp.
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Be A Part of This Historical Event! |
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Intergenerational Clay Storytelling Workshop
Presented by Americas for Conservation + the Arts & Promotores Verdes
4496 Grant Street, Denver
April 16, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
April 17, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Additional days and times available (More info soon)
RSVP with Beverly @ 720-292-3092
225 youth/families have the opportunity to take a 2-hour interactive clay workshop facilitated by master artist Alfonso "Piloto" Nieves. He will teach participants how to sculpt clay and use it for self-reflection & self-expression.
The clay art will be incorporated into the People's Bridge of the Sun, under construction at the new Denver National Western Center, spearheaded by artist David Ocelotl Garcia. The sculptures will be viewed by pedestrians walking across the bridge for generations to come. |
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Join us in the Sun Valley Neighborhood in May |
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Sun Valley Rising Viaduct Night Market
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 4:00 - 10:00 PM
Located East of one of the future locations of the LCAC @ 2705 W Colfax Ave.
The Sun Valley Rising Viaduct Night Market welcomes you to celebrate culture, art and food! Local chefs, artisans, and entrepreneurs throughout Denver are excited to bring you live music, family-friendly games, beer served by local favorite, Raices Brewing Company, and over 30 food vendors and trucks. Come to have fun, enjoy cuisines from all over the world, and support this diverse and beautiful community.
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Want to Launch Your Own Restaurant in Denver?
A new accelerator program designed for Denver residents with extensive experience in the restaurant industry who are looking to strengthen their business knowledge and launch their own venture. Participants who fulfill all the program requirements will be eligible to receive a grant award of $30,000 to put toward the opening of their restaurant.
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A Special Thank you to our Media Partners El Semanario |
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