Albergue Infantil en Irapuato

Colectivo TAN 473 

- talleres de arte para niños - 

Maverick Radar

- irapuato, mexico - 

Manuel y Elvis

Colectivo TAN 473 en El Ejido

Colectivo TAN 473 

- talleres de arte para niños - 

Maverick Radar

- guanajuato, mexico - 

El Buen Pastor - internado para niñas

Colectivo TAN 473 

- talleres de arte para niños - 

Maverick Radar

- guanajuato, mexico - 

Frida y yo

Club de Lectura y Arte

El Ejido - TAN 473

Saturday, September 24 - El Ejido

         Many artists, family and friends of Colectivo TAN 473 gathered in a bright pink room located about a little tienda with an envious view of Guanajuato, Mexico.  The oversized windows were open to let in the strong breeze that comes along with the head of the late afternoon sun.  The vibrant balloons bouncing in teh wind set the perfect tone for the exhibition of the artwork done in teh recent workshop.  Each of the young artists presented their piece and told about their positive experience in the workshop.

         Another workshop was also announced which will begin September 10 and last until the end of November.  The workshop participants will learn different techniques including photography and painting, then will help create a community-involved mural along the main street of the neighborhood.

Maverick Radar

 

Sábado, 24 Septiembre- Callejón El Ejido

         Muchos artistas, familia y amigos del Colectivo TAN 473 se reunieron en la brillante sala rosada arriba de una tienda que tiene una vista envidiosa de la ciudad de Guanajuato, México.  Las enormes ventanas estaban abiertas para dejar pasar la brisa fuerte que siempre acompaña al calor del sol de la tarde.  Los globos de colores que brincaban en el viento alegraban al ambiente de la exposición del arte hecho en el recién cumplido taller para niños.  Cada uno de los participantes mostraba su obra y hablaba de su experiencia positiva en el taller.

         También fue anunciado otro taller que comienza el 10 de septiembre y durará hasta el final de noviembre.  Los participantes del taller van a aprender varias técnicas como pintura y fotografía   Ayudaran a creer un mural comunitario en el callejón principal. 

Maverick Radar

Panama Red Arts Launch Party

This Saturday

at 7:00

15 June 2013

 Panama Red Arts 

presents:

EYE DECAY

Presenting:

Ben Burr

Janelle Bonfour-Mikes

Celia Rose

Javier Baeza

Carlos Ventura

Jamie Zoe Givens

and more!

Join us at The Building in 5 Points
1008 Woodland
East Nashville

An evening of art in many forms

beer and wine

and cupcakes.

one day closer

And with each day that passes I get closer to returning to Guanajuato.

Find out more about The Muskoka Foundation and Colectivo TAN473

to see more about the programs that we are developing in Mexico.

If you would like to receive more about what we do, 

sign up for our newsletter in English!

Also, check out my art!

Y con cada día que pasa se aproxima el momento de volverme a Guanajuato.

Visitar las páginas de The Muskoka Foundation y Colectivo TAN473

para información sobre los programas que estamos desarrollando en México.

Si quiere recibir información en inglés,

apúntate a nuestra lista de amigos!

Y, toma un momento de ver mi arte!

Altarations

A Social Study.
First installation: Cleveland/West Eastland & McFerrin, near Más Tacos X Favor.
Pay your respects.


Una investigación social.
Primera instalación: Cleveland/West Eastland & McFerrin, cerca de Más Tacos X Favor.
Favor de respetar.

YES YOU CAN! SI PUEDES!

Don't you wanna be part of the TRANSFORMATION?!

No quieres ser parte de la TRANSFORMACION?!

El Año de Transformar: Crecer.

The Year of Transformation: Grow.

As part of my year with Colectivo TAN 473 I would like to plant a garden at the Buen Pastor for the girls to tend.   The garden would be primarily edible fruits, vegetables and herbs and they would have the opportunity to see the entire life cycle of the plants and then, as the plants ripen, we will come up with meals using the food harvested from the garden.  

Working in the garden will not only provide the girls with responsibility but a sense of fulfillment in seeing the literal fruits of their labor.  I look forward to using the garden as inspiration for different creative projects.

For example, the girls will make sketches and observations in their Cuadernos that will, at the end of the year, allow them to look back and see how the plants progressed from seed to stem, then leaves, flower and finally fruit.  

The beauty of what nature provides for us and the necessity of its bounty are often overlooked as fast food and supermarkets offering pre-made, packaged meals become prevalent in our societies.  I hope to engage the girls in their relationship with the Earth and inspire them to be aware of how well they maintain their planet as well as their bodies.

Please help me to make this dream a reality! 

Check out Celia Rose's Guanajuato Transformation and please share it with your friends. 

More links to read:

Colectivo TAN473 en español

Colectivo TAN473 on Facebook

Maverick Radar 

Maverick Radar on Facebook

El año de transformar: Crecer.

Como maestra y artista en Guanajuato y Colectivo TAN 473 quiero crear un jardín en el Buen Pastor al que pueden cuidar las niñas.  El jardín contará con vegetales comestibles y plantas de olor. Las niñas tendrán la oportunidad de ver por completo el ciclo de vida de las plantas y, una vez listas, haremos menus y platos utilizando las verduras y frutas.

Trabajar en el jardín no sólo dará a las niñas responsabilidad sino también el sentido de cumplimiento al ver los frutos de su trabajo.  Me encanta la idea de usar el jardín como inspiración para diferentes proyectos creativos.

Por ejemplo, las niñas harán bocetos y observaciones en sus Cuadernos que, al final del año, les da una vista completa de como se transformen las plantas desde semilla a tallo, luego hojas, flores y después la fruta.  

La belleza de eso que nos ofrece la naturaleza y la necesidad de su generosidad son muchas veces ignoradas mientras las cadenas de comida rápida y los mercados con sus comidas envueltas de plástico llegan a ser más prevalentes. Espero inspirar una relación entre las niñas y la tierra, animarlas a estar consciente de la importancia de cuidar a su planeta tanto como a sus cuerpos.

Ayudame a hacer este sueño realidad!

Lee Celia Rose's Guanajuato Transformation y compartela con tus amigos!

Para más información:

Colectivo TAN473 en español

Colectivo TAN473 on Facebook 

Maverick Radar 

Maverick Radar on Facebook

una noche enmascarada

         The colorful holiday of Los Días de los Muertos, The Days of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico to honor those family members or loved ones who have died. These two days, November 1 and 2, are also the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Altars are created in homes and feature portraits, favorite foods and personal items such as reading glasses and hats.  The cemeteries are filled with family members gathered together lighting candles and adorning the tombs with Marigolds and Cockscombs. In the streets there are often parades and fairs, music and dancing. During many of the traditional performances the dancers wear masks that represent old men, death, animals and other characters to better tell their story.  The dances are comprised of steps passed down over the years along with other traditions such as making sugar skulls and hanging decorations like banners of papel picado, cut paper, to make the fiesta more colorful and bright. Los Días de los Muertos are vibrant and lively days focused on the precious memories rather than the fear and gore focused Halloween holiday that we in the US typically celebrate.  

Celia Rose recently relocated to Nashville from Guanajuato, Mexico. Unlike the mountainous desert town where she had been living for the past three years, there are few opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in Tennessee without either the mosquitoes, the humidity or the bitter chill driving you back inside.  Not wanting to miss the chance to spend a night under the stars, Celia Rose organized an evening of art and music to celebrate Los Muertos at Mas Tacos Por Favor, a taco shop in East Nashville known for their tasty tacos and delicious soups, for Los Muertos.  

 Paper mâché and horchata were among the supplies scattered across the tables Thursday night while the first round of mask-making got under way.  Among the many artists were a mother and son team, and one boyfriend who surprised his girlfriend on her spooky birthday. Friday night, the taco truck was posted up outside of the East Nashville location of Mas Tacos and kept cranking out pork and vegetarian tamales while local bands New Pleasure  and Promised Land entertained the ever-growing crowd that was gathered outside.

Among the confetti and paint, and behind the masks, there was a beautiful combination of cultures and traditions.  The left over jack-o-lanterns smiled on the table next to the sugar skulls as the last of the spirits slipped away into the night. No matter the tradition or the language, the turning of the seasons seems to spark that sense of nostalgia in all of us.

casitas de elote