Virgen de Guadalupe
Featuring art by
Debbie Armstrong, Ana Borne, Nivia Gonzalez, Spider Johnson, and George Galindo
Opening Reception
December 17, 2013
Musical performance by
Clasical guitarist, Felipe Fonseca
Featuring art by
Debbie Armstrong, Ana Borne, Nivia Gonzalez, Spider Johnson, and George Galindo
Opening Reception
December 17, 2013
Musical performance by
Clasical guitarist, Felipe Fonseca
Tish Hinojosa's Birthday & CD Release Party
for her new recording
“After the Fair”
Live performance & CD signing!
Visit Tish:
http://www.mundotish.com/
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA
Opening Reception
September 7, 2013
Featured photographer, Donna De Cesare with special book signing of her recently published.
"Unsettled/Desasosiego: Children in a World of Gangs/ Los ninos en un mundo de las pandillas:"
Also featured photographers: Martina Bluem, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Adri Jarosek, Hailey Marmolejo, Alberto Martinez, Kimberly Routt , Pamela Sanchez, and student photographers, Edward. M. Garza Jr., Haylee McRay, and Cameron Ramirez
Wonderful musical performance by
Singer/songwriter Tish Hinojosa
West Austin Studio Tour (WEST)
La Peña participated in the second annual West Austin Studio Tour (WEST) sponsored by Big Medium. The event began on April 27 and ran through May 5th. WEST is a free, self-guided tour of artists' studios and exhibition spaces located west of I-35 in Austin. La Peña had special exhibits as well as an amazing musical performance guests "Sister Sister". Come check us out next year!
Sanchez Elementary "Cultural Survival"
Opening reception
Friday, April 12, 2013, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Featuring the art of Sanchez Elementary students. Learning about the molas of the Kuna Indians of Panama, and yarn paintings of the Huichol Indians of Mexico. (More information)
Music by the Sanchez Elementary Aztec Choir.
Friday, April 12, 2013, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Featuring the art of Sanchez Elementary students. Learning about the molas of the Kuna Indians of Panama, and yarn paintings of the Huichol Indians of Mexico. (More information)
Music by the Sanchez Elementary Aztec Choir.
Liliana Wilson "Trascendencias"
Dusk Jam Sessions
Musical Performances
La Peña hosted SXSW
Women's Jam Sessions with Roopa Singh and Tequila Nightingale.
La Peña hosted SXSW
Women's Jam Sessions with Roopa Singh and Tequila Nightingale.
Toma Mi Corazón XXl
Opening Reception
Sunday, February 10, 2013
4:00 - 8:00 PM
This year’s celebration was a festive get-together sharing lively music from Son y No Son, wonderful food from El Sol y La Luna, and of course love and fun times among all of our friends.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
4:00 - 8:00 PM
This year’s celebration was a festive get-together sharing lively music from Son y No Son, wonderful food from El Sol y La Luna, and of course love and fun times among all of our friends.
"Hijos del Destino:
Youth Violence in the Americas"
Exhibit Opening
January 15, 2013 - February 5, 2013
Donna DeCesare is widely known for hergroundbreaking photographic reportage on the spread of Los Angeles gangs in Central America. Her photographs and testimonies from children in Guatemala and Colombia who are former child soldiers, survivors of sexual abuse, or who live with the stigma of HIV helped UNICEF to develop protocols for photographing children at risk. News and arts publications have featured her award-winning photographs including: The New York Times Magazine, Life, Mother Jones, DoubleTake and Aperture.
January 15, 2013 - February 5, 2013
Donna DeCesare is widely known for hergroundbreaking photographic reportage on the spread of Los Angeles gangs in Central America. Her photographs and testimonies from children in Guatemala and Colombia who are former child soldiers, survivors of sexual abuse, or who live with the stigma of HIV helped UNICEF to develop protocols for photographing children at risk. News and arts publications have featured her award-winning photographs including: The New York Times Magazine, Life, Mother Jones, DoubleTake and Aperture.
Virgen de Guadalupe
"La Virgen"
by Nivia Gonzalez, 1987
Opening Reception
December 12, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Featured local artists honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Perhaps one of the most beloved icons of the Mexican and Latin American people is the Virgen de Guadalupe. Maybe it is because she represents our culture and heritage.
December 12, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Featured local artists honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Perhaps one of the most beloved icons of the Mexican and Latin American people is the Virgen de Guadalupe. Maybe it is because she represents our culture and heritage.
In celebration of Dia de los Muertos
"Destino Sagrado"
Altar by Carmen Alvarez
Opening Reception
Sunday, October 21, 2012
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Featured art by:
Alma Lopez Gaspar de Alba, Marietta Bernstorff, Cecilia Colomé, Sandra C. Fernandez, Genny Flores, Natalie Flores, Eya Floyd, Mary Jane Garza, Luis Guerra, Nancy Guevara, Cliona Gunter, Luis Gutierrez, Camilo Embree-Lowry, Carlos Lowry, Celeste de Luna, Peter Ortiz, Jonathan Rebolloso, Constance Schaertl, Pablo Taboada, José F. Treviño, Elva Treviño, and Ana Vazquez
Also featured art by students of Liliana Wilson:
Austin C., Fred E., Irvin F., Fernando L., Marisela V., Daniel M., Juan M., Richard R., Ana S., Daniel S., & Spencer Z.
Altars by: Carmen Alvarez "Dedicated to My Grandparents," Raul Hernandez, & Velia Ruiz
Special Home Funeral Workshop by Sandy Booth
Sunday, October 21, 2012
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Featured art by:
Alma Lopez Gaspar de Alba, Marietta Bernstorff, Cecilia Colomé, Sandra C. Fernandez, Genny Flores, Natalie Flores, Eya Floyd, Mary Jane Garza, Luis Guerra, Nancy Guevara, Cliona Gunter, Luis Gutierrez, Camilo Embree-Lowry, Carlos Lowry, Celeste de Luna, Peter Ortiz, Jonathan Rebolloso, Constance Schaertl, Pablo Taboada, José F. Treviño, Elva Treviño, and Ana Vazquez
Also featured art by students of Liliana Wilson:
Austin C., Fred E., Irvin F., Fernando L., Marisela V., Daniel M., Juan M., Richard R., Ana S., Daniel S., & Spencer Z.
Altars by: Carmen Alvarez "Dedicated to My Grandparents," Raul Hernandez, & Velia Ruiz
Special Home Funeral Workshop by Sandy Booth
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA
Opening reception
Saturday, September 1, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 PM Featured photographs of local area photographers and students. |
Peace & Dignity Run Fundraiser
On Sunday, September 9th friends, family, and patrons of La Peña - joined in, fundraiser for the Peace & Dignity Journey of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. There was live music, great food and amazing friends to share the evening. Thank you for warmly welcoming the runners to Austin, Texas!
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"Invented Civilizations"
Scherezade Garcia
Opening Reception
Saturday, July 7, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Scherezade has been involved in the Arts for as long as she can remember. Her works of art are her memories. They are visual interpretations of her surroundings, for example, sounds and movements of daily life. Artist Statement
Saturday, July 7, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Scherezade has been involved in the Arts for as long as she can remember. Her works of art are her memories. They are visual interpretations of her surroundings, for example, sounds and movements of daily life. Artist Statement
"Lazos Familiares" (Family Ties) Carlos Lowry & Camilo Embree-Lowry
"Healing Mandalas"
Juan Pablo Gutierrez
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 19, 2012
6:00-8:00 pm
The Healing Mandalas
Exhibition, was comprised of 40 original Healing Mandalas which were made using Traditional Magical Paper Cutting Techniques. This was the 1st time Juan Pablo has ever publicly exhibited these Healing Mandalas. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
6:00-8:00 pm
The Healing Mandalas
Exhibition, was comprised of 40 original Healing Mandalas which were made using Traditional Magical Paper Cutting Techniques. This was the 1st time Juan Pablo has ever publicly exhibited these Healing Mandalas. Click here for more information.
Sanchez Elementary
"The Amazing Talavera Style"
International Women’s Day Exhibition
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:00-9:00 pm
Featured artists
Alejandra Almuelle, Veronica Castillo, Erika Casasola,
Veronica Castro de Barrera, Cecilia Colomé, Anel I. Flores,
Sandra C. Fernández Carolina Flores, Scherezade García, Cliona Gunter, Marsha Gomez, Ambray Gonzales, Zulia Gotay Anderson, Vicki Hebert, Maria Limón, Laurie Mann, Jane Madrigal, , Mary Agnes Rodriguez, Kifah Mohammed, Farah Rivera, Rama Tiru, Venessa Velinda Ramos, Ana Vasquez, and Terry Ybañez.
From Bowie High School: Martha Anne Kuntz and her students; Brook Blue, Honor Campbell, Lily Cramer, Chloe Dansfiell, Caitlin Espinosa, Isabel Hillock-Davidson, Julia Lund, and Sara Melnick.
Short film by:
Rama Tiru at 8:00 pm
Indian Midnight --The other side of American Outsourcing
Musical performance by:
Son Armado with Jaraneras de Tejas
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:00-9:00 pm
Featured artists
Alejandra Almuelle, Veronica Castillo, Erika Casasola,
Veronica Castro de Barrera, Cecilia Colomé, Anel I. Flores,
Sandra C. Fernández Carolina Flores, Scherezade García, Cliona Gunter, Marsha Gomez, Ambray Gonzales, Zulia Gotay Anderson, Vicki Hebert, Maria Limón, Laurie Mann, Jane Madrigal, , Mary Agnes Rodriguez, Kifah Mohammed, Farah Rivera, Rama Tiru, Venessa Velinda Ramos, Ana Vasquez, and Terry Ybañez.
From Bowie High School: Martha Anne Kuntz and her students; Brook Blue, Honor Campbell, Lily Cramer, Chloe Dansfiell, Caitlin Espinosa, Isabel Hillock-Davidson, Julia Lund, and Sara Melnick.
Short film by:
Rama Tiru at 8:00 pm
Indian Midnight --The other side of American Outsourcing
Musical performance by:
Son Armado with Jaraneras de Tejas
Love Unlimited Film Festival
Love Unlimited Film Festival
Toma Mi Corazón XX
On February 11, La Peña presented Toma Mi Corazón XX. It was the 20th anniversary celebration! Every year La Peña invites everyone to “Take My Heart.” See photos.
Madre Tonanzint by Veronica Castillo
Homenaje a la Mujer
(Homage to Women)
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 8, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Commemorating International Women’s Day which is celebrated annually around the world on March 8.
The exhibit features artwork that honors & celebrates women who have had a positive impact on the artist's life.
Featuring art from: Edna Garza Armendariz, Debbie Armstrong, Veronica Castillo, Verónica Castro, Cecilia Colomé, Carolina Flores, Laurence Denis, Valentina Dorsa, Helen Fernandez, Anel Flores, Cliona Gunter, Jane Madrigal, Carmen Rodriguez, Maggie Steber, Rama Tiru, & Sabrina Zarco.
(Homage to Women)
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 8, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Commemorating International Women’s Day which is celebrated annually around the world on March 8.
The exhibit features artwork that honors & celebrates women who have had a positive impact on the artist's life.
Featuring art from: Edna Garza Armendariz, Debbie Armstrong, Veronica Castillo, Verónica Castro, Cecilia Colomé, Carolina Flores, Laurence Denis, Valentina Dorsa, Helen Fernandez, Anel Flores, Cliona Gunter, Jane Madrigal, Carmen Rodriguez, Maggie Steber, Rama Tiru, & Sabrina Zarco.
Heart by Joe Holton
Toma Mi Corazón XXII
Saturday, February 8, 2014
2:00 - 8:00 pm
For twenty two years, La Peña has invited everyone to “Take My Heart.” Dozens of wooden hearts are given out and decorated by artists, dignitaries, children, and anyone else who would like to participate.
Once decorated, these hearts are sold in a silent auction. The proceeds from this event go to support La Peña's visual arts programs and their work with children in elementary schools.
The festivities began at 2 pm with a preview party, followed by the silent auction at 6 pm.
This year, there was also be a fashion showing of the latest spring collection by Austin designer, Csilla Somogyi.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
2:00 - 8:00 pm
For twenty two years, La Peña has invited everyone to “Take My Heart.” Dozens of wooden hearts are given out and decorated by artists, dignitaries, children, and anyone else who would like to participate.
Once decorated, these hearts are sold in a silent auction. The proceeds from this event go to support La Peña's visual arts programs and their work with children in elementary schools.
The festivities began at 2 pm with a preview party, followed by the silent auction at 6 pm.
This year, there was also be a fashion showing of the latest spring collection by Austin designer, Csilla Somogyi.