Dia de los Muertos
Every once in a while, Galeria Tonantzin features a special male artist. This year, we are featuring our own local Dia de los Muertos artist, Carlos Munoz from Hollister, California. Some of his skeletal figures celebrate the lives of celebrities who have passed on. This year some celebrities include: Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as (Brett and Scarlet); Mona Lisa and much much more. His show goes through November 10. Please come to his artist reception on Saturday, October 20 from 5 - 7 p.m.
We are also staying open for the Rotary Ghost Tour on October 26 & 27 to 9 p.m. Be sure to make your reservation with the San Juan Bautista Rotary.
We will also be open November 3 to 7 p.m. to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Be sure to join El Teatro Campesino for their annual show and altar display.
We are also staying open for the Rotary Ghost Tour on October 26 & 27 to 9 p.m. Be sure to make your reservation with the San Juan Bautista Rotary.
We will also be open November 3 to 7 p.m. to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Be sure to join El Teatro Campesino for their annual show and altar display.
Galeria Tonantzin Presents the 21st annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit
Madonna del Latte Groceries
by Lauren Bartone
We are creating the 21st annual exhibition of contemporary representations for the Virgin in her many manifestations across time and place including the ancient goddess Tonantzin, the Virgin of Guadalupe; what she means to you, the artist. This is an international exhibition with the goal of presenting many artistic visions from various cultural perspectives, both the reverent and the provocative, exploring contemporary re-examinations of the image of the Virgin.
This exhbiit is open to all women artists. You can download a prospectus by clicking here. 21st annual Images of the Virgin Prospectus
This exhbiit is open to all women artists. You can download a prospectus by clicking here. 21st annual Images of the Virgin Prospectus
Save the Dates: December 7, 8, 9, 2012 for The Virgin Image Conference
This year we are happy to announce that our three-day conference will be held at St.Francis Retreat Center
$225 (shared) includes hotel and meals
$300 (single) includes hotel and meals
$170 (commuter) includes conference and one meal daily
or $80 per day with one meal $95 at the door
Click here for a schedule of events for the conference.
Please call for reservations (831} 623-ARTE (2783)
Send fee to Galeria Tonantzin, P. O. Box 606, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Space is limited so please make your reservations ASAP. Also if you are making reservations with another person and you want to share accommodations with that person, please note that on your reservation; otherwise we will assign roommates unless you select the "single" alternative.
Speakers:
Exhibit juror and Professor of Religion at Santa Clara University: Maria Del Socorro Castaneda-Liles
Author of "Longing for Darkness: Tara and the Black Madonna": China Galland
Artist/Scholars: Patricia Rodriguez, Mariabruna Sirabella, Jennifer Colby, Carmen Eliason, Kanyon Sayers-Rood, Lee Taiz and Armando Arias
$225 (shared) includes hotel and meals
$300 (single) includes hotel and meals
$170 (commuter) includes conference and one meal daily
or $80 per day with one meal $95 at the door
Click here for a schedule of events for the conference.
Please call for reservations (831} 623-ARTE (2783)
Send fee to Galeria Tonantzin, P. O. Box 606, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Space is limited so please make your reservations ASAP. Also if you are making reservations with another person and you want to share accommodations with that person, please note that on your reservation; otherwise we will assign roommates unless you select the "single" alternative.
Speakers:
Exhibit juror and Professor of Religion at Santa Clara University: Maria Del Socorro Castaneda-Liles
Author of "Longing for Darkness: Tara and the Black Madonna": China Galland
Artist/Scholars: Patricia Rodriguez, Mariabruna Sirabella, Jennifer Colby, Carmen Eliason, Kanyon Sayers-Rood, Lee Taiz and Armando Arias
