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Mayan Artist to Visit Tucson

Guatemalan artist Carlos Chavez will be visiting Tucson this September for an exhibition and series of events in conjunction with the Galeria la Sirena and the University of Arizona’s Center for Latin American Studies. The exhibit, which coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, opens September 13th 5-8pm and runs through October 1st, at Galeria la Sirena (2905 E. Broadway).  The artist will also speak about how his indigenous identity and historical memory influence his work, on the UofA Campus, Friday September 19th 2-3:30pm (see http://clas.arizona.edu/events or contact Colin Deeds 626-7234 for more details).  These events are FREE and open to the public.

Carlos has been called one of the most representative voices of contemporary Mayan art and his work has shown in Europe, Japan and the U.S.  Although deeply rooted in his native Mayan tradition and symbolism, as well as the painful history of his country and people, Carlos’ work is surprisingly universal in its accessibility.  While his paintings manifest the pain and anguish felt by Mayan communities for centuries, it also conveys the hopes and dreams of his people. 

Carlos will also appear alongside UA Anthropology Professor Linda Green at a benefit for the Guatemalan Acupuncture and Medical Aid Project (GUAMAP) entitled Tejiendo la esperanza (Weaving Hope) on Saturday, September 27th from 4:30-7:00pm at the Galeria La Sirena, (see www.guamap.org for more information, or contact Laurie Melrood 623-6620, suggested donation $20).

Please join us in welcoming Carlos for his first visit to Arizona!

Schedule of Events

Exhibit Opening Reception with the Artist

At Galeria La Sirena
2905 E. Broadway Blvd (just west of Country Club)
Saturday September 13th 5:00-8:00pm
(Exhibit on display through October 1st)

Special Gallery Showing and Conversation with the Artist

(for UA Faculty and Students)
at Galeria La Sirena
Thursday, September 18th 5-8pm

University of Arizona Campus Presentation by the Artist

UofA Main Campus
Communications Room 206
Friday, September 19th 2:00-3:30pm
(Talk in Spanish with English Translation)

Above Events Are Free and Open to the Public
Check the CLAS webpage for updates www.clas.arizona.edu/events
Or contact Colin Deeds 626-7234

Tejiendo la Esperanza/ Weaving Hope

GUAMAP Benefit Event
Featuring a video and talk by the artist Carlos Chavez
and a presentation by UA Prof. Linda Green:
"The Condition of Guatemala Mayan Women Today"
At Galeria La Sirena
Saturday, September 27th 4:30-7:00pm
Guatemalan typical foods and music
Suggested Donation $20
All proceeds benefit the Guatemalan Acupuncture and Medical Aid Project