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Arte Américas is accepting proposals for Art Exhibits in our Ruiz Gallery and Upper Lobby Gallery. If you would like to show your work at Arte Américas please provide us with an artists’ statement, samples of your work and a brief description of the proposed show. For more information contact us at Arte Américas.
Arte Américas Now Open Sundays 1pm to 5pm Free Admission
	FREE EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH *From 5:00 to 8:00 pm*
	"A PROJECT DOCUMENTING FADING TRADITIONS" Exhibit Captures those moments-in-time that visually express traditional clothing, religious Ceremonies, native foods, and everday life as it has existed for hundreds of years in each of the four cultures included in this project. Mariannes artful use of the telephoto lens and her style of living with her host / subject during expeditions of up to three weeks duration have resulted in stuning images of native people in colorful dress as they go about thier daily routines. *Exhibit thru March 6, 2010* Artist: Marianne Mangold Sponsor Coke and James Hallowell Supported by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Patton Special thanks to Rich Milhorn - Photographic Images
	TEXTILES FROM OAXACA *Exhibit thru March 6, 2010* The state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico has a noteworthy tradition of finely crafted textiles, particularly handmade embroidery and woven goods that frequently utilize a back strap loom. Oaxaca is home to several different groups of indigenous peoples, each of which has a distinctive textile tradition. Oaxacan fibers may be hand spun from cotton or locally cultivated silk. Traditional dye sources include purpura pansa among the Huave, Chontal, and Mixtec people. The Chontal and Mazatec also utilize cochineal to attain bright red tones. According to Alejandro de Ávila, founding director of the Ethnobotanical Garden in Oaxaca, the region's biological diversity yields Mexico's greatest variety of fibers and dyes, and "the technical sophistication of Oaxaca's textiles is unparalleled in the country." Traditional clothing items among the peoples of Oaxaca include the huipil, a women's blouse or dress constructed from several panels; the ceñidor, a type of sash among the Mazatec; and the paño, a Chinantec head covering. Handcrafted Oaxacan textiles employ plain weave, brocade patterns, gauze weave.
	FCASH MEETINGS *Fresno Coalition for Arts, Science & History* *2nd Tuesday at 8:00 am* for more information please call Cynthia Cooper at (559) 485-1100
	TRAINING ON THEATER TECHNIQUES Sponsored by *Club Latinoamericano* Free Classes at Arte Américas 6:00 pm classes: Mar. 7 The program consists of 3 hour sessions offered every other Thursday In order to develop and achieve the best performances from the talent of its participants, the Arte Dramatico Committee of Club Latinoamericano has prepared a Training Program to be offered free of cost to any person interested in learning these skills. The participation is voluntary and it will prepare the student for auditions and acting parts in future theatrical projects of the Committee. The instructor is Mrs. María Mora, Scenic Director of the Committee, who will share her academic knowledge and stage experience acquired in Mexico. CURRICULUM: 1. Desk Work: Defining the character, psychological and physical profiling. 2. Learning techniques 3. Character preparation 4. Past, Present, Future 5. Stanilavski technique (Experiential) 6. Animation Techniques 7. Imitation Techniques 8. Voice and Diction 9. Stage Structure knowledge 10. Stage Movements Future a additions to the curriculum are the following theatrical disciplines: 1. Body motion and expression 2. Singing 3. Dancing 4. Mime 5. Makeup (In theater, actors and actresses do their own makeup) For More Information please Contact: Maria Mora - 559-871-3037 César A. Culqui - 559-917-4873
	THE CORN CULTURE OF ANCIENT AMERICA Free Classes *classes every 1st Saturday 11:00 am* *Ricardo Duran Lecture Series about ancient american cultures* March 6th : The Major Language Groups of Native America: Otomi, Quechua, Maya, Uto-Nahua, and Athabascan. April 3rd: The Major Language Groups of Native America. May 1st: Ancient Calendars of the World June 5th: Ancient Calendars of Meso-America July 3rd: Aztlan and The Aztec Calendar August 7th: Workshop on how to make your own Calendar September 4th: Symbols and Numbers October 2nd: Quetzalcoatl and Ome-Teotl November 6th: The Day of The Dead, Butterfies, and Flowers December 4th: The Winter Solstice, Tonantzin, and Our Lady of Guadalupe for More information Please contact Arte Américas Tel: 559-266-2623 Thursday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	REGENERACIÓN: Rircardo Flores-Magnón and the Mexican Revolution of 1910 Memoralizing the Centennial Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution Sunday, March 7, at 3pm Arte Américas 1630 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA Agustin Lira, 2007 NEA National Heritage Fellow & Cofounder of Teatro Campesino and Patricia Wells Solorzano of "Trio Alma," present the story of the precursors of the Mexican Revoltion of 1910 in song, narrative and theatrical dramatization. Presented by Teatro de la Tierra; supported and funded in part by Unitarian Universalist Church, Fresno Center for Non-Violence, California Art Council CPV, Fresno Art Council CEP and private contributions. $10 General Seating, $7 Seniors and Students, $3 Children 12 and under. No one will be turned away for lack of funds For more information: call 559-237-3016 or email teatrodelatierra@comcast.net
	BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO OF AMALIA HERNANDEZ Celebrates Mexico’s Anniversary Year Thursday, March 25, at 7pm Roosevelt High School Auditorium 4250 East Tulare Avenue. Gala performance of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico of Amalia Hernandez, the most prestigious ballet folklorico troupe in the world. Hailing from the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, the Ballet Folklórico de México is unparalleled for its stunning collage of whirling skirts and incredible foot-stomping. The 65 spectacular dancers who appear in dazzling costumes against picturesque backdrops will be accompanied by a cadre of virtuoso mariachis whose popular rhythms regularly delight audiences of all ages and ethnicities. An attraction that rivals the best Broadway production, in 2010 the company is pulling out all its artistic stops to make their program an incomparable experience with eye-catching choreography. Sponsored by Dance for Power, a Stockton-based organization specializing in the presentation of world arts events Tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary performance are priced from $30 to $40 and are available at all Ticket Master Outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets Available at Arte Américas Tel: 559-266-2623 Thursday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
	FIESTA DE PRIMAVERA: SPRING FLING 2010 Poker Run and Zebop Concert Saturday, April 24 10am Arte Américas 1630 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA Food and drinks for sale throughout the day. The day begins with registration at 10am, and the poker run starts at noon. Zebop concert doors open at 3pm. The entry fee is $10 per person and it includes both the poker run and concert. Concert only is $10. Featuring music by Zebop "Taking their name from a classic 1981 Santana album of the same name, Zebop consists of seven energetic musicians who take pride in performing the music of Santana with passion, dedication, and originality." For more information contact Arte Américas at 559-266-2623
	"FIESTA FOLKLORICA MEXICANA" Middle Schools Folklorico Show Satuday, April 24 6pm Reyburn Middle School 2901 De Wolf Ave, Clovis, CA Danzantes del Valle and Arte Americas present the first Annual Middle Schools Folklorico Show, "Fiesta Folklorica Mexicana." The show will feature Reyburn, Terronez, Kastner, and Lincoln (Selma) Middle Schools, and a special guest appearance of El Ballet Folklorico de Oro. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from group members and at Arte Americas beginning March 15, and, will be also available at the door on the day of the event. For more information, please contact Pat Gutierrez at 559-696-0558 Tickets Available at Arte Américas Tel: 559-266-2623 Thursday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
	"FESTIVAL DE LOS DANZANTES 2010" Dance workshops and Folklorico programs March 27th and 28th, 2010 Fresno State University 5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA Co-sponsored by Arte Americas, CSUF, & Los Danzantes de Aztlan. Registration form, as well as more information is available at http://danzantesdeaztlanjuvenil.com Tickets Available at Arte Américas Tel: 559-266-2623 Thursday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.



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Arte Américas is supported in part by grants from: James Irvine Foundation California Cultural and Historical Endowment Harry C. Mitchell Trust Deloria Gregg Martin Coke and James Hallowell Bonner Family Foundation Donaghy Sales Dan Martin
Special Thanks to the Bonner Foundation, Coke and James Hallowell, Fresno Rotary and East Fresno Rotary for contributions to our gallery upgrade project and Leo Mejia Landscaping. Arte Americas supported in part by the Ford foundation, JP Morgan Chase, WESTAF, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Southwest Airlines through a grant from the NALAC Fund for the Arts, NEA, The Fresno Bee, Javier's Mexican Restaurant, Bank of America, Mezcal Bar and Grill, Jazz Fresno, KFSR 90.7, Radio Bilingüe, Telemundo, Univision, Vida en el Valle, and Azteca America, Target, and Macy's.
Arte Américas 1630 Van Ness Fresno, CA 93721 Tel: 559-266-2623 - Fax: 559-268-6130 Hours: 11 am - 5 pm Thursday - Saturday Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free admission First Thursdays of the Month Free Admission from 5 pm - 8 pm

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