Call For Artists - Barrio Art Fest 2008
March 26, 2008
Barrio Art Fest (BAF) is Humboldt Park’s first art educational festival. BAF08 showcases Puerto Rican/Latino artists and other artists whose work addresses issues relevant to the Humboldt Park community. BAF08 brings together artists in all disciplines and emphasizes educational art workshops and demonstrations for children, youth and adults.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sat. June 6th (postmarked or email dated)
NOTIFICATION of ACCEPTANCE: Mon. June 30th, 2008
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 1,500
Humboldt Park Field House
1440 N. Sacramento (Humboldt Boulevard)
More Information:
Phone: 773-486-8345
Email: jorgefelix@iprac.org
Website: http://www.iprac.org/programs_events.htm
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CCA Receives Award of Excellence
March 26, 2008
We are excited to announce that the Chicago Cultural Alliance has received an Award of Excellence for ongoing contributions to promoting ethnic cultures and heritages from Maria Pappas, Office of the Cook County Treasurer.
Congratulations CCA!
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CCA Launch a Success!
Over 200 attend celebration in honor of the CCA
February 20, 2008
The official launch of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, which took place at the Chicago History Museum, came together in perfect harmony. Members and guests were able to mingle over a light breakfast surrounded by tables adorned with cultural textiles.
Following breakfast, guests were welcomed by the Executive Vice-president and Chief Historian of the Chicago History Museum, Russell Lewis and by the President of the CCA, Kerstin Lane. Congressman Rahm Emanuel also sent greetings and good wishes to the CCA by Karolina Zaczek. Joseph Podlasek, of the American Indian Center, provided information as to the formation of the CCA and Jorge Felix, of the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, introduced guests to the current projects of the CCA.
The program also featured readings done by poets Bassey Ikpi, Kelly Tsai, Mayda del Valle, and Marty McConnell, which were very electric performances. Please see below for links to the poems.
Anna Politkovskaya to Katie Couric By Marty McConnell
Making Guacamole By Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai (www.yellowgurl.com)
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