Azteca De Greater KC Sponsors Art Show

la Esquina / 1000 W 25th
Fri, June 6, 6 - 9p
Exhibition runs June 6 - July 19, 2008
Hours: Thurs + Sat, 12 - 5p
Free and open to the public; Bring your own chairs

Curated by Jenny Mendez, President of the Azteca De Greater Kansas City Guild of Latino Fine Arts and Director of Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Comunidad/Community is a group exhibition that focuses on the meaning and power of community as interpreted by the participating artists. Artists include Jessica Manco, Adolfo Martinez, Israel Garcia, Shane Evans, Dan Dakotas, Sonie Ruffin, Maria Boyd, Jacob Weller, Sue Moreno, Vanessa Ayala, Dominic Murillo, and many others.

The exhibition opens First Friday June 6, 6-9pm, in conjunction with a family-friendly Westside Block Party co-hosted by Urban Culture Project, Azteca de Greater Kansas City, and C&G Construction. The party will include outdoor entertainment spanning live music, dance, performance, and poetry; an exhibition of low rider cars from Lona and Sons; and an array of delicious food. Free and open to all.

The mission of Azteca de Greater Kansas City is to share the multi-Latino cultures and traditions through the arts, cultural events, exhibitions and activities. A non-profit organization formed in 1991, Azteca is committed to furthering the advancements of Latino arts and artists throughout the Greater Kansas City area. For more information visit www.aztecadegkc.org