[Tomorrow is the opening reception for “La Celebración y el Sufrimiento” at the Union Gallery at the University of Arizona. The show will be up until October 10. Adam asked for a few prints and I gladly provided him with some. It should be a great exhibition. Can't wait to see it myself. Come down to the reception on Monday if you can (I know it's short notice), or come see it if you are on the U of A campus, or near-abouts. Below is the press release from the good folk at MMOS, as well as a very groovy invitation. See you soon, and pray for peace and goodness in the hearts of all men and women. Sincerely, Mr. Stu]
“La Celebración y el Sufrimiento” is an artistic endeavor to capture the complexity of the Hispanic/Chicano influence on the Tucson community. The exhibition will bring together the celebratory and commemorative artwork created for Tucson’s All Souls Procession by the Many Mouths One Stomach Collective, a unique city tradition stretching back 19 years, and a collection from Valarie James and Antonia Gallegos featuring altars made of artifacts left in the desert by undocumented immigrants crossing the border. The exhibition will open on September 15 and close October 10 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. This show was sponsored in part by a grant from Xerox.
DATE: September 15 – October 10, 2008
OPENING RECEPTION: Monday, September 15, from 5-7pm. Join us on the UA Mall at 5pm to participate in a miniature procession. Valarie James will present an artist talk at 6pm in the gallery.
WRITING WORKSHOP: Thursday, September 18, from 3-5pm in the gallery. This workshop is hosted by professors Alison Deming and Manuel Munoz from the English Department. The exhibition will be used as inspiration for creative works of fiction, narratives, and poetry. This event is free and open to the public. Classes are encouraged to attend.
MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP: Wednesday, October 8, from 4-6pm in the gallery. This workshop is taught by artists from the Many Mouths One Stomach Collective as preparation for the All Souls Procession. Materials are provided. This event is family-friendly.
LOCATION:
Union Gallery
Student Union Memorial Center, 3rd floor, NE corner
The University of Arizona
1303 E. University Drive
Tucson, AZ 85721
HOURS: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday, 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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