CHAC is an inclusive community of all creatives that are dedicated to preserving, showcasing, educating and reflecting the essence of Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x and other multicultural/multiracial communities.
EVENTS
Open Call for Entry - Amor es Amor | Celebrating LGBTQ in Chicanismo
Mon, May 13
|CHAC Gallery
Time & Location
May 13, 2019, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CHAC Gallery, 222 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, USA
Guests
About The Event
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRY: In coordination of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and World Pride, we’re holding an open call to artists to submit work for our June show Amor es Amor: Celebrating the LGBTQ community within Chicanisma/o.
SIGN UP PROCESS: Email artwork images (JPG format) to eventcoordinator@chacgallery.org. Call (303) 571-0440 if you have any questions!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5/13 - All work submitted must be eligible for sale.
THEME: In a first-of-its-kind exhibition, CHAC is celebrating the LGBTQ within Chicanisma/o. At a time when many messages are focused on what separates us, Amor es Amor is a bold step in sharing what we have in common.
Without ignoring historical friction between the two communities, the exhibition acknowledges the many similar experiences endured by Chicana/o and LGBTQ people. Defined by a history where oppression and violence led to a lack of visibility, both celebrate their strength in community, self-reliance, and family;…