A group of Mexican American Omahans will commemorate Frida Kahlo and her artistic legacy in an art exhibit in the Apollon Art Space, 1801 Vinton St. from July 9 through July 30.
The Mexican artist, known for her many portraits, will be remembered throughout the month through many activities and exhibitions offered by creative local Omahan artists.
The event is sponsored by The Mexican American Historical Society of the Midlands, a nonprofit corporation first organized in December 2009 to build awareness of Mexican Americans’ legacies in the area.
Featured artists include: Jeffrey Ballard, Pamela Berry, Candi Blanchard, Claire Caswell, Bonnie Cosentino,Mari Dailey, Sedra D’mente, Agustín M. Delgado Jiménez, Jose García Ríos, Linda García, Meganne Horrocks, Kate Jobe, Jacqueline Lee, Stephanie Niverson, Rodney Rahl, Christine Reilly, Jair Rodríguez, Timothy Schaffert, Glenda Stone, Dorothy Tuma, Roxanne Wach.
As it is known, Frida Kahlo was born in Coyoacán, Mexico, on July 6 in 1907. In her earliest years, she received drawing instruction from a printmaker by her father’s friend Fernando Fernández. Her painting had vital autobiographical elements and mixed realism with a fantasy that also has a connection with her traumatic life with her husband Diego Rivera, who had a significant influence in her career.
Schedule of events:
ALL EVENTS AT APOLLON ART SPACE, 1801 VINTON.
July 9-30: each day of the art exhibit
Cactus Mercado Fundraiser
Join José García in the Apollon Greenspace, and in the gallery, to help support all the great events that MAHSM presents in our community. Linda García has been busy hand painting festive pots for the amazing cacti. Don’t miss it!
July 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Free
Opening night
July 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: $25
Festive Paper Flowers Workshop with Linda García
Learn a new approach to making flowers using coffee filters. Make a small bouquet and a floral head piece. Please bring a needle nose pliers. All other supplies will be provided. Register here: MAHSM.ORG
July 13, 2 p.m.:
“El Jardin De Frida” with José García • MAHSM Facebook page. Mahsm.org for digital address..
Frida’s awareness of the variety and beauty of the natural made itself known within her art and throughout the place she called home, “La Casa Azul.” Join José García, MAHSM founder, for this virtual talk and tour of his artistic installation inspired by Frida’s garden. Look out for a surprise special guest!
July 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: $25
Papel Picado Workshop with Linda García
Learn traditional paper folding and scissor cutting techniques using various papers and sizes. All materials will be provided. Optional: you may bring your own paper cutting scissors. Register at MAHSM.ORG
July 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: $25
Handmade Frida Workshop with David Manzanares
You will create a small Frida Kahlo from self-hardening clay, following an easy step-by- step process. All materials will be provided. Register MAHSM.ORG
July 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.:
Show Closing
Celebrate the closing of the art show with live music and refreshments. Don’t forget to pick up some great art!