Des Plaines Public Library solo show for the month of August 2009
Art of Carmina Cortes to be Showcased at the Des Plaines Library honoring Latina’s During Hispanic Heritage Month
CHICAGO- Carmina Cortes, a resident of Des Plaines, has been selected for participation in a solo exhibit at the Des Plaines Library from August 1- August 29, 2009. This exhibit is dedicated to Latina’s during Hispanic Heritage Month in the 3rd floor of Des Plaines Library is located at: 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 and the hours there are as follow: Monday–Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. New artwork will make it’s mark in this exhibit!
Carmina was featured in the Des Plaines Times and the pioneerlocal.com in October of 2008. Pat Krochmal, Des Plaines Times writer, started the article with the following headliner; Local Artist’s work has modest message. Referring to the piece Traveling Chonies. An article by the in the Des Plaines Journal read, “ Mexican Heritage Shines in Des Plaines Artist’s Work in March of 2009. In April of 2009 La Raza feature Carmina’s art work and headlined it as “ Arte que surge de las heridas” referring to her physical condition and the impact it has had in her work.
Exhibit Show: Latina’s, Guerrilleras de la Vida
Where: Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-8:00pm,
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Dates: August 1-29
For more information visit the website
http://www.dppl.org
CHICAGO- Carmina Cortes, a resident of Des Plaines, has been selected for participation in a solo exhibit at the Des Plaines Library from August 1- August 29, 2009. This exhibit is dedicated to Latina’s during Hispanic Heritage Month in the 3rd floor of Des Plaines Library is located at: 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 and the hours there are as follow: Monday–Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. New artwork will make it’s mark in this exhibit!
Carmina was featured in the Des Plaines Times and the pioneerlocal.com in October of 2008. Pat Krochmal, Des Plaines Times writer, started the article with the following headliner; Local Artist’s work has modest message. Referring to the piece Traveling Chonies. An article by the in the Des Plaines Journal read, “ Mexican Heritage Shines in Des Plaines Artist’s Work in March of 2009. In April of 2009 La Raza feature Carmina’s art work and headlined it as “ Arte que surge de las heridas” referring to her physical condition and the impact it has had in her work.
Exhibit Show: Latina’s, Guerrilleras de la Vida
Where: Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-8:00pm,
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Dates: August 1-29
For more information visit the website
http://www.dppl.org
8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival
Art of Carmina Cortes to be Showcased as part of 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival
Exhibit Show: 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival
Where: Auction: Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the National
Museum of Mexican Fine Arts from 6:30-9:30pm.
Art Fair: Saturday, August 29, 2009, Holy Trinity Catholic Church located on 19th and Throop from 11 AM to 7PM we will have food and a DJ and possibly live performers to accompany the visual artists.
For more information about the 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival please contact Jane Cortes at (312) 733-7651 or by e-mail at cortes@pilsentogetherchamberofcommerce.org
The Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival is organized solely by the Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce. Harrison Park and the National Museum of Mexican Fine Arts are only settings and are not affiliated with this event.
Exhibit Show: 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival
Where: Auction: Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the National
Museum of Mexican Fine Arts from 6:30-9:30pm.
Art Fair: Saturday, August 29, 2009, Holy Trinity Catholic Church located on 19th and Throop from 11 AM to 7PM we will have food and a DJ and possibly live performers to accompany the visual artists.
For more information about the 8th Annual Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival please contact Jane Cortes at (312) 733-7651 or by e-mail at cortes@pilsentogetherchamberofcommerce.org
The Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce Art Festival is organized solely by the Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce. Harrison Park and the National Museum of Mexican Fine Arts are only settings and are not affiliated with this event.
