Latino Visions Exhibit Opens in Eugene Oregon

"Entering the gallery is like entering a collective memory of thoughts, colors, shapes, icons, stories, and histories that we somehow share. It is magical," says Analee Fuentes, curator of the new exhibit, Latino Visions, opening today in Eugene, Oregon. Latino artists that live and contribute to the cultural tapestry of the Northwest, are exhibiting original paintings and photographs at the Jacobs Gallery in the Hult Center.

• Friday, April 4, - May 15th 2008 Jacob’s Gallery, Hult Center 7th and Willamette, Eugene, Oregon
  

Jacob’s Gallery in the Hult Center is hosting Latino Visions, curated by Analee Fuentes. This powerful art exhibit showcases established and emerging Latino artists that contribute to the Pacific Northwest’s vital Latino arts community.

Contact: Meg Trendler, First Friday ARTWalk Coordinator, (541) 484-5307
MTrendler@cvalco.org

Analee Fuentes: "Entering the gallery is like entering a collective memory of thoughts, colors, shapes, icons, stories, and histories that we somehow share. It is magical and you should be proud! I want to take this momento to thank you all for your great efforts in making this dream come to fruition and for introducing this mid-Oregon valley to the power of Latino/a art! The complements are rolling in. We owe our deepest gratitude to Susan Detroy and Bev Soasey for their highly professional efforts at making this all a reality. These two women were amazing to work with, and their aesthetic sense was always right on-target!"

• Opening reception with food and refreshments is this Friday, April 4, 2008, from 5:30 - 8:30. The informal artist's talk prior to that from 3:30 to 4:30.

• Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ARTWalk, Eugene, Oregon, will be hosted by Debbie Williamson-Smith, PR/Marketing/Membership Coordinator for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. “The art walks provide a tremendous opportunity to explore the local art scene and see the variety of works being created by local and regional artists,” said Kari Westlund, the CEO and President of the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon. “It’s an on-going event that we regularly encourage residents and visitors to experience.” The event begins at 5:30 p.m.

Thanks to the sponsors: Jorge Navarro, Chapala Restaurants, QSL printing, Cecelia Hagen, Craig Spilman and Marty Weissbarth.

          Latino Artists:

• Armando Olveda - Portland, Oregon
  
• Analee Fuentes - Coburg, Oregon
• Blanca Santander - Seattle, Oregon
• Carmen R. Sonnes - Portland, Oregon
• Cecilia Alvarez - Seattle, Oregon
• Cristina Acosta - Bend, Oregon
• Paulina Hermosillo -Salem, Oregon
• Rodolfo Rios Garza - Seattle, Oregon
• Suzanne Tellez - Corvallis, Oregon
• Humberto Gonzalez - Portland, Oregon

To see my 3 large paintings in the Latino Visions art Exhibit:
La Conquistadora / The Corn Maiden / Deni Spider Woman
La Malinche as La Guadalupe with the 3 Sisters: Corn, Squash & Beans
Eve & The Tree of Knowledge