Monday, May 9, 2016

Full and sincerest thanks to you all!

The first year was a great coming together of people, focused on the greater goal of cultural and community growth. Let's make next year bigger and better!
The Chicano Arts Festival team wants to thank everyone who came out on Friday and Saturday to support this very grassroots project. Without all of you, none of this would be possible.
Thank you to all the Chicano artists, this event was for you and about you. Thank you to our lowrider artists & car clubs. WOW what a turn out, the cars were spectacular! Thank you to our lowrider legends, we were honored to have you and blessed to have had the chance to honor you.
Muralists, wow! You knocked that out of the park! Unreal designs and artistry LIVE for all to see. Thank you....thank you Jesse Hernandez for helping to organize.
All of our live talented musicians VG, la Fonda all stars, trio Aztlan DJ Gomez and DJ Reloaded. Tiger style...amazing! Thank you!
Special thank you to Mattie Rhodes, Hallmark, HEART, and the Scribblers Co. Special shout outs to Jenny Mendez, Anthony Rhea, Angela Brunner, John Fierro, Michael Gonzales, Andrea Gomez, Maria Villa, Deanna & Aaron Munoz, Alex & Katie Galicia, and Cora Storbeck.
And to our out of town special guests Josie Talamantez, Francisco Franco, Joe Ray and Michael Reyes....honored. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who supported us including KCP&L, United Way, Central Exchange, 1 of a Kind Paint and Body, the Hispanic Chamber, and J.E. Dunn.
To all who attended...thank you! Again, this was for the Chicano community to educate & make aware all the talented artists we have in our community and beyond. See you in 2017!

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Poet Reyes at Mattie Rhodes

Mattie Rhodes Art Center Of Kansas City Sponsored Poet, Writer, Performing Artist Reyes From Detroit, Michigan. Reyes has written for HBO, Oliver Stone, and recorded dozens of CD among other accomplishments. You can reach Reyes at REYSPOETRY.COM


Thursday, May 5, 2016