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CULTURAL PROGRAM REPORT 2015

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Cultural Program Reports 2015



The Mexican Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works in partnership

with art and cultural institutions to promote and maintain the richness of Mexican culture in

Colorado. The Center is dedicated to increasing awareness of Mexico’s splendid traditions of

travel, cuisine, art, music and handcrafts among the audiences of the United States.

2015 PROGRAMS

1.

“Celebración del Día del Niño” (Children’s Day

at DMNS)

April 25th, 2015 April 25th, 2015

2.

“Celebración del Día del Niño” in Boulder (BMOCA) April 25th, 2015 April 25th, 2015

3.

“Homenaje cultural para niños” (Children’s Day at DAM) April 26th, 2015 April 26th, 2015

4.

“Gunther Gerzso, A Mexican Master” Exhibition at Museo de las Americas June 25th, 2015 September 18th , 2015

5.

“Gunther Gerzso, A Mexican Master” Exhibition at Denver Art Museum June 25th, 2015 January 3rd , 2016

6. Biennial of the Americas, NOW! July 14th, 2015 August 30, 2015

7. “Cine Latino 2015” Film Festival September 25th, 2015 September 27th, 2015

8. “El Latir de México” concert with the Colorado Symphony September 15th, 2015 September 15th, 2015

9.

“Día de Muertos” Celebration- Longmont Museum October 10th, 2015 November 8th, 2015

10. Día de Muertos Celebration- Botanic Gardens October 12tht, 2015 November 2nd, 2015

11.

“Celebrating Life” Dia de los muertos exhibit –

Mexican Cultural Center October 26th, 2015 November 13th, 2015



Dia del Niño Celebration at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Public

Schools and the Consulate General of Mexico, hosted for the 2nd Annual Dia del Niño celebration for the

Museum’s SCFD Free Day on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. with free general admission

for all.

A press conference was help at 10:00am to kick off the celebration. During the press conference

remarks were delivered by President and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, George

Parks; Deputy Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Jeremias Guzman; Executive Director of the Mexican

Cultural Center, Marcela de la Mar; Deputy Chief of Staff to Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia on behalf of

the Governor Hickenlooper, Antonio A. Mendez, who also delivered the Dia del Niño proclamation;

Deputy City Attorney for the City of Denver on behalf of Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Cristal DeHerrera;

Denver City Council District 8, Albus Brooks; and Director of Multicultural Language and Outreach

Services of Denver Public Schools and Host of EDUCA Radio, Salvador Carrera.

In addition to free general admission for all visitors, the celebration included music and dance performances by Los Chinelos, Mexico Mixto, Danza Guadalupana Matachina, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance; face painting; crafts; a visit from the Colorado Rockies mascot, Dinger, Denver Broncos Mascot, Miles, the Colorado Outlaws mascot, Stix and the Colorado Rapids mascot, Fox and Soccer for Success inflatable; and a family friendly workshops lead by Ms. Rita Wallace. The Denver Public Library’s bookmobile, The Reading Rocket, was also parked in front of the Museum from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ; a Museum-wide scavenger hunt; and One Book for Colorado readings in English and Spanish. The

Denver Public Library’s bookmobile, The Reading Rocket and Denver Parks and Recreation issued My Denver Cards to Denver Public Schools students. Additional free parking was available at East High School and Manuel High School, with free shuttle buses ran throughout the day between the Museum and the high schools. Impact on the Community: The Mexican Cultural Center believes that through collaboration and partnership with various organizations and institutions in Colorado to offer programs such as this year’s Dia del Niño celebration, all institutions can have a greater impact in the community.



It is an honor for the Mexican Cultural Center to be able to partner with great institutions such as DMNS to create celebrations, such as this one, that allow our community to have access to creativity and learning through the scientific and cultural experiences, therefore inspiring curiosity and a love of learning. Dia del Niño gives an opportunity for all members of the community to join in celebration of all children by experiencing and exploring the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in a festive, cultural and educational way. Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2015

Venue: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Total audience: 18,280 (numbers provided by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science)

- Reading Rocket: 630 people came on board, 27 new library cards issued ((numbers provided

by the Denver Public Library)

- MY Denver Cards- 146 new cards were issued (numbers provided by the Denver Parks and

Recs)

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Public Schools and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Noble Energy, Denver Public Schools, Entravision, Denver Public Library, Denver Parks and Recs

Organizations that participated: Educa Radio from Denver Public Schools, the Denver Public Library, SCFD Bear-Popsicle, the Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Outlaws, Noble Energy, B-Cycle,

Entertainment Groups: Chinelos, Grupo Folklor Mexico Mixto, Danza Guadalupana Matachina, Chleo Parker Robinson Dance, Lollipop-Face painting , Art Workshop activity by Ms. Rita Wallace

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571682756419268/

Media Coverage:

*Media Coverage included radio interviews with Educa Radio, as well as Denver Public Schools three Robo Calls (these are calls to households of DPS students to communicate with them various types of information, such as events and programs taking place) to households in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic and Vietnamese.

• 22,646 recipients in Spanish

• 195 recipients in Arabic

• 398 recipients in Vietnamese

• 30,582 E-mails were sent to English-language households

https://www.facebook.com/events/1571682756419268/



*(numbers provided by Denver Public Schools)

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http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_25639410/its-nino-palooza-3-dia-del-nino-events

http://www.colorado.com/events/d%C3%ADa-del-ni%C3%B1o

http://scfd.org/

http://gilpin.dpsk12.org/free-days-at-denver-musuems-and-cultural-institutes/

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/azteca/eventos-para-el-da-del-nio-042314

http://kids.denverlibrary.org/fun/diadelnino.html

http://events.9news.com/D%C3%ADa_del_Ni%C3%B1o_Celebration_2014/296267037.html

http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/25/actividades-para-el-dia-del-nino-este-fin-de-semana/


http://laprensadecolorado.com/festejando-el-dia-del-nino/

http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/ABRIL2014/cartelnio2.jpg

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/festejos-del-dia-del-nino-y-consulado-movil-a-colorado-springs/

http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/22/acceso-comunitario-dia-de-los-ninos-taller-de-ciudadania/


https://www.facebook.com/DMNSorg/photos/pcb.10153329689679444/10153329683564444/?type=1&theater




http://www.dmns.org/museum-news/scfd-community-free-day-celebrating-dia-del-nino/

http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/program/dia-del-nino-celebration-at-the-denver-museum-of-nature-science/


http://www.placestogoindenver.com/events/222128-Dia-del-Ni-o-Celebration/

http://latinlifedenver.com/event/dia-del-nino-kids-day-extravaganza/?instance_id=12437

http://www.westword.com/event/dia-del-nino-celebration-6650966

http://highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/town/highlandsranch/calendar/event/free-day-at-denver-museum-of-nature-science-all-ages/2015-04-25/3005972/


http://denver.suntimes.com/den-entertainment/7/103/113827/dia-del-nino-celebration-celebrates-mexican-culture


http://www.stnevents.com/denver/denver-museum-of-nature-science/dia-del-ni-o-celebration?3tujwa1xwj

http://www.stnevents.com/denver/denver-museum-of-nature-science/dia-del-ni-o-celebration?3tujwa1xwj

http://blog.porchlightgroup.com/news/neighborhood-weekend-spotlight-april-24-26-2015

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DiaDelNino&near=me&src=tyah

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DiaDelNino%20DMNS&src=typd

https://twitter.com/i/notifications

https://analytics.twitter.com/user/MexiCultural/home



Media Sponsor: Entravision http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/25/actividades-para-el-dia-del-nino-este-fin-de-semana/

*See attached Run Report for media exposure details (Reports and numbers provided by Entravision)





DIA DEL NIÑO CELEBRATION AT THE BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary art, and the

Consulate General of Mexico, presented the 5th Annual Dia del Niño celebration Saturday, April 25th,

2015 from 11a.m. to 1p.m. with free general admission for all.

The day included music and dance performances along with hands-on activities and storytelling for the

children. Families enjoyed performances by Danza Guadalupana Matachina, Ballet Folklorico, and

Intercambio. This was the largest celebration yet at in Boulder to celebrate Dia del Niño.

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2015

Venue: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Total audience: 963 (numbers provided by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art)


Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the

Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD, El Pomar Foundation, US Bank, Wells Fargo

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/742498255867772/ Media Coverage: http://www.bmoca.org/2014/03/10871/






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Dia del Niño Celebration at the Denver Cultural Complex

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Denver Art Museum, and the Consulate General of

Mexico, presented the 14th Annual Dia del Niño celebration Sunday, April 26th, 2015 from 11a.m. to

4p.m. with free general admission for all.

The activities at the Denver Art Museum will took place from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Live dance performances,

hands-on craft activities for children, and bilingual family activities at some of the institutions mentioned

also took place from 12pm to 4p.m. The music and dance performances were presented by talented

and lively young performers.

Bilingual volunteers were available at all participating locations. Children also received their Día del Niño

passport upon arrival, which listed all institutions participating and had free admission to the Denver Art

Museum, Denver Public Library, History Colorado Center, Clyfford Still Museum and Byers-Evans House

Museum. Children would bring their passport to each institution and get it stamped every time they

participated in a family activity. Children were had the opportunity to win a prize after they visited at

least 4 cultural institutions.

Date: Sunday April 26th, 2015

Venue: Denver Cultural Complex: The Denver Art Museum:

13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock, Denver, CO 80204

Denver Public Library

Clyfford Still Museum

History Colorado Center

Byer-Evans House Museum

Total audience: 3,767 (numbers provided by the Denver Cultural Complex Institutions involved)

History Colorado- 2128 people Clyfford Still Museum- 428 people, 45 doing an activity

*Dia del Niño Zip Code Breakdown Audience Attendees % Denver Metro 2868 76.14% Other Colorado 433 11.49% Other US 400 10.62% International 66 1.75% Grand Total 3,767



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Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Denver Art Museum and the Consulate General

of Mexico in Denver, Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center, Byer-

Evans House Museum

Sponsor: SCFD, El Pomar Foundation, US Bank

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/952503144784164/ Media Coverage: http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_25639410/its-nino-palooza-3-dia-del-nino-events http://www.colorado.com/events/d%C3%ADa-del-ni%C3%B1o http://scfd.org/ http://gilpin.dpsk12.org/free-days-at-denver-musuems-and-cultural-institutes/ http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/azteca/eventos-para-el-da-del-nio-042314 http://kids.denverlibrary.org/fun/diadelnino.html http://events.9news.com/D%C3%ADa_del_Ni%C3%B1o_Celebration_2014/296267037.html http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/25/actividades-para-el-dia-del-nino-este-fin-de-semana/ http://laprensadecolorado.com/festejando-el-dia-del-nino/ http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/ABRIL2014/cartelnio2.jpg http://elcomerciocolorado.com/festejos-del-dia-del-nino-y-consulado-movil-a-colorado-springs/ http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/22/acceso-comunitario-dia-de-los-ninos-taller-de-ciudadania/ https://www.facebook.com/DMNSorg/photos/pcb.10153329689679444/10153329683564444/?type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/DMNSorg/photos/pcb.10153329689679444/10153329683629444/?type=1&theater http://www.dmns.org/museum-news/scfd-community-free-day-celebrating-dia-del-nino/ http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/program/dia-del-nino-celebration-at-the-denver-museum-of-nature-science/ http://www.placestogoindenver.com/events/222128-Dia-del-Ni-o-Celebration/ http://latinlifedenver.com/event/dia-del-nino-kids-day-extravaganza/?instance_id=12437 http://www.westword.com/event/dia-del-nino-celebration-6650966 http://highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/town/highlandsranch/calendar/event/free-day-at-denver-museum-of-nature-science-all-ages/2015-04-25/3005972/ http://denver.suntimes.com/den-entertainment/7/103/113827/dia-del-nino-celebration-celebrates-mexican-culture


http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_25639410/its-nino-palooza-3-dia-del-nino-events

http://www.colorado.com/events/d%C3%ADa-del-ni%C3%B1o

http://scfd.org/

http://gilpin.dpsk12.org/free-days-at-denver-musuems-and-cultural-institutes/


http://kids.denverlibrary.org/fun/diadelnino.html

http://events.9news.com/D%C3%ADa_del_Ni%C3%B1o_Celebration_2014/296267037.html



http://laprensadecolorado.com/festejando-el-dia-del-nino/









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Gunther Gerzo: A Mexican Master Exhibit

The Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver have the honor to partner once again with Museo de las Americas to bring to Denver the exhibit, GUNTHER GERZSO: A Mexican Master as part of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas. Museo de las Americas displayed 28 works on paper, 4 sculptures and 2 art books celebrating Gerzso's evolutionary career as an artist showcasing one of his most creative periods. About the Exhibit: To celebrate master artist Gunther Gerzso’s (1915−2000) work, the Denver Art Museum highlighted some of the artist’s extraordinary paintings from 1960-1981, and the Museo de las Americas highlighted a rich selection of Gerzso’s work on paper. Gerzso’s art work draws inspirations from art history as from various Mexican landscapes; he uses old-master techniques, calling his paintings, “landscapes of the spirit” to emphasize, “ that they were expressions of the forces inherent in his homeland’s terrain as well as of the spiritual value he held for the varied topographies of Mexico and its pre-Columbian history.”

Date:

Reception: June 25th, 2015, 7:30-9:30 pm

Exhibit was open to the public from June 25th, 2015 to September 18th, 2015

Venue: Museo de las Americas , 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

Total audience: 6,402 (numbers provided by Museo de las Americas)


Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Museo de las Americas, Consulate General of Mexico.

Sponsor: SCFD, Biennial of the Americas, Denver Art Museum, Salazar Family Foundation, Marcos Food, Jazz89, Entravision and KGNU Community Radio





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Media Coverage:

http://www.westword.com/event/gunther-gerzso-a-mexican-master-6721741

http://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/gunther-gerzso-mexican-master

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/Gunther-Gerzso/28280/

http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Gunther-Gerzso_Press-Release.pdf

http://centennialcitizen.net/stories/Gerzso-exhibit-shows-artists-mature-works,193204

http://biennialoftheamericas.org/what-to-see-and-do/partner-and-collaborator-programming/

http://www.placestogoindenver.com/events/341947-Gunther-Gerzso-A-Mexican-Master-Exhibit-Opening-Reception/

http://www.ucdadvocate.com/works-in-the-landscape-of-the-spirit/

http://www.5280.com/node/43955

http://denverarts.org/local_exhibits/museo_gunther_gerzso

http://coloradoparent.com/event/opening-day-of-summer-camp-5537e2142919f.html

https://getevents.co/events/gunther-gerzso/5572ba840ee0f1c221eab516

http://artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=79937#.Vg7YsvlViko

http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Museo-De-Las-Gunther-Gerzso-A-Mexican-Master-Exhibit-Opening-Reception

http://events.krdo.com/Gunther_Gerzso_A_Mexican_Master/320125236.html

http://www.latinlifedenver.com/events/gunther-gerzso-a-mexican-master-exhibit-opening-reception/

http://events.9news.com/Gunther_Gerzso_A_Mexican_Master/320950915.html

http://www.boulderweekly.com/article-14735-arts-week-of-july-23-2015.html

http://www.vidalatinasd.com/news/2015/jun/25/museos-en-denver-exploran-vigencia-cultural-del/

http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/2015noticias/jun/bpgunther2015.pdf
























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Gunther Gerzso: A Mexican Master Exhibit

The Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver have the honor to partner once again with Denver Art Museum and Museo de las Americas to bring to Denver the exhibit, GUNTHER GERZSO: A Mexican Master as part of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas. The Denver Art Museum highlights some of the artist's extraordinary paintings from 1960−1981 About the Exhibit: Drawing inspiration from art history as well as from the Mexican landscape, and using old-master techniques, Gunther Gerzso transformed the materials of the painter—“a piece of cloth and a little earth combined with enamel and oil”— into powerful expressions of emotion. He called his paintings “landscapes of the spirit” to emphasize that they were expressions of the forces inherent in his homeland’s terrain as well as of the spiritual value he held for the varied topographies of Mexico and its pre-Columbian history.

Date:

Reception: June 25th, 2015, 7:30-9:30 pm in Museo de las Americas

Exhibit was open to the public from June 25th, 2015 to January 3rd , 2016

Venue: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Total audience:


Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Museo de las Americas, Consulate General of Mexico, Denver Art Museum.



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Sponsor: SCFD, Biennial of the Americas, Denver Art Museum, Salazar Family Foundation, Marcos Food, Jazz89, Entravision and KGNU Community Radio.


Media Coverage:

http://denverartmuseum.org/article/press-release/DAM-presents-film-painting-collaborative-art-projects-during-biennial





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The Biennial of the Americas 2015

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and the Biennial of

the Americas, bring some of the best contemporary artists to Colorado. This initiative is focused on the

issues of global thinking, art, culture and the diversity of the Americas. The theme of this year’s Biennial

was Now! with the purpose of “dive deep into our present circumstances, seeking to understand the

contexts, conditions, and challenges that exist across the western hemisphere today; from this position

of knowledge we will develop a platform for action toward a better-informed future”. The Biennial had

the presence of Ms. Lizeth Galvan Cortes, Director General Culture and Education Affairs, Mexico’s

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who mentioned the importance of the cultural relations in all the Americas

and the importance of continue cooperating to keep Mexico’s culture and artists all over the world.

Mexico was represented at the Biennial of the Americas with renowned artists, art exhibits and

performances. Some of the exhibits and artist that participated are:

Vis-á-vis: Biennial Ambassadors Residency Exhibition will feature work created during the Biennial Ambassadors residencies in Denver and Mexico City, featured artists: Cristóbal Gracia (Mexico City), Daniel Monroy Cuevas (Mexico City), Melissa Furness (Denver) and Matthew Scobey (Denver; organized in collaboration with ArtPlant (Denver) and SOMA (Mexico City) and co-curated by Adam Gildar and Carla Herrera-Prats). Oíd el sueño de una palabra/Listen to the Dream of a Word is a project developed by the Biennial of the Americas Mexico City curatorial “collective de_sitio” who gathered a group of artists to develop a collaboration foregrounding how creative individuals react, and respond to the current conditions of the city they inhabit. This artistic project was developed with the “Museo Comunitario del Valle de Xico”, located in “Valle de Chalco Solidaridad”, an area south east of Mexico City, rich with archaeological and historical features, but facing acute social, political and economic challenges. “The projects presented in the exhibition were developed in collaboration with the museum and the artist collective attached to it. They aimed at examining the history and present conditions of the local area and the status of the museum within it.” Featuring artist: Claudia Fernández, Francisco Fernández Orozco, Fernando Palma, Nuria Montiel, Jorge Satorre, Onésimo Ventura Martínez, Ariana Natali Aguilar, Genaro Amaro, Juan José Ayala, Luis Fernando Galindo, Abraham Gallegos, Mariana Huerta, Leonardo León, Steephany León, Evelin Martínez, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Daniel Rosas, Luis Ángel Verde, Neil verdugo Mazariego.



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NOW? NOW is the central exhibition of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas, creating a surprising, dynamic experience, capturing the atmosphere of life in the Western Hemisphere today. The artists featured in the exhibition reflect the complexity of current time, such as the pervasive technologies, emergent forms of creativity and social and political engagement, ever-changing conceptions of identity, and interdependent, shifting economies. Some important questions will be raised through this exhibit regarding the relationships between North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Some artist like Ryan Trecartin (US), Hitashya.org (Kari Altmann) (US), and Zach Blas (US) will reflect on how technology changes the way we interact. In particular this exhibit will feature Mexican artist such as Diego Berruecos, Debora Delmar, Aliza Nisenbaum, Fernando Ortega, Tania Perez, Córdova, Joaquín Segura, Eduardo Terrazas. I am the future is a major new artwork at the Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport created by Mexico City-based artist Erick Meyenberg. Erick Meyenberg (1980, Mexico City) is a multi-media artist whose work looks into natural and social sciences, to uncover underlying layers of meanings incommon preconceptions. Meyenberg collaborated with members of a high school drill team from the nearby neighborhoods of Montbello and Green Valley Ranch to create a live performance, a film and sculpture installation that examins the fascinating past and present of the area surrounding the airport. Implant by artist Marcela Armas (born in Durango, lives and works in San Miguel de Allende and Mexico City) is a public installation in downtown Denver and Mexico City. The artist will create a “live visual, historical and material dialogue between the two cities that will unfold over the course of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas. The project will make visible and tangible the complex and fascinating relationships between both cities’ geologies and their histories.”

When: July 14th, 2015 through August 30th.

Venue: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex, The Commons on Champa, Biennial Pavilion,

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Commons Parks, Denver International Airport.

Total audience: 30,000

Type of audience: Family, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico, AMEXCID, The

Biennial of the Americas.

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), US Bank, Wells Fargo, Visit Denver, Biennial of

the Americas

Media Coverage:

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_28508616/big-art-lot-say-about-who-we-are http://www.latinlifedenver.com/community/biennial-of-the-americas-opens-with-ideas-art-culture-music-a-street-party/

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_28508616/big-art-lot-say-about-who-we-are

http://www.latinlifedenver.com/community/biennial-of-the-americas-opens-with-ideas-art-culture-music-a-street-party/

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http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28470086/big-art:-cityspanning-hopscotch-and-deep-drilling-in-commons-park

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http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f035c6ad34f0d88632deb6d59&id=3225e3ad3a

http://www.artplnt.org/blog/2015/7/3/ambassasdor-journal-daniel-monroy-cuevas-week-8-9

http://latempestad.mx/la-bienal-de-las-americas-2015-now-joaquin-segura-eduardo-terrazas-diego-barruecos-fernando-ortega-tania-perez-cordova

http://latempestad.mx/la-bienal-de-las-americas-2015-now-joaquin-segura-eduardo-terrazas-diego-barruecos-fernando-ortega-tania-perez-cordova

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/07/12/inauguran-bienal-de-las-americas-2015-6116.html

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/07/12/inauguran-bienal-de-las-americas-2015-6116.html

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/27/biennial-of-the-americas-celebrates-arts-music-culture-ideas/

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/06/27/biennial-of-the-americas-celebrates-arts-music-culture-ideas/

http://denver.cbslocal.com/video/3196847-the-biennial-of-the-americas-returns-to-denver/

http://www.cpr.org/news/story/three-artists-check-out-denvers-2015-biennial-americas

http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/biennial/

http://www.westword.com/arts/biennial-of-the-americas-2015-announces-schedule-begins-to-fill-in-the-blanks-6611891

http://www.westword.com/arts/biennial-of-the-americas-2015-announces-schedule-begins-to-fill-in-the-blanks-6611891

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FILM FESTIVAL: CINE LATINO 2015

The Mexican Cultural Center partnered with Cine Latino 2015, this festival took place during Hispanic Heritage month started on Thursday, September 24 through September 27, at Denver Film Society's Sie FilmCenter at 2510 East Colfax, Denver, Colorado.

Denver Film Society was proud to recognize the contribution of Latinos in the world of cinema and celebrate the culture with premieres, interactive projects, receptions and special events. The festival allowed to learn more about the talent and techniques in the cinematography industry, as well as in independent productions of talented and well known Mexican filmmakers. The film festival hosted an excellent mix of featured films and documentaries, as well as new titles and collections.

With 12 titles, the festival featured a healthy mix of feature and documentary films, along with new and repertory titles. Mexican films programming included: “La Juala de Oro”; “Six Year Plan/Plan Sexenal” and “All of Me/ Llevate Mis Amores”.

The best way to experience CineLatino was to get the all access pass to the festival, which includes Opening and Closing night films and receptions, all regular screenings, access to all guests and panels.

The Mexican Cultural Center together with The Denver Film Society and Denver Botanic Gardens, presented a special screening “The Book of Life”. After the screening representatives from the Mexican cultural Center leaded a discussion about the symbolism behind Dia de los Muertos and how was represented in the movie.

Date: September 24 through Sept 27th, 2015

Venue: Denver Film Society's Sie FilmCenter at 2510 East Colfax, Denver, Colorado.

Total audience: 2,400 Type of audience: Adults/ adults and children for the book of life movie. Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and The Denver Film Society Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, Wells Fargo, US Bank

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http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=27676&FID=80

http://www.westword.com/arts/the-sie-filmcenter-says-bienvenidos-to-the-second-cinelatino-film-festival-7091358

http://www.westword.com/arts/the-sie-filmcenter-says-bienvenidos-to-the-second-cinelatino-film-festival-7091358

http://coloradofilm.org/2015/09/01/cinelatino-film-festival-denver/

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/CineLatino-2015/30503/

http://www.5280.com/cultureandevents/film/digital/2015/09/cinelatino-celebrates-latin-american-filmmaking-culture

http://www.5280.com/cultureandevents/film/digital/2015/09/cinelatino-celebrates-latin-american-filmmaking-culture

http://www.telemundodenver.com/tu-telemundo/promociones/festival-cinelatino-2015-4503778816001-video.html

http://www.telemundodenver.com/tu-telemundo/promociones/festival-cinelatino-2015-4503778816001-video.html

http://gazette.com/cinelatino-filmfestival-set-in-denver/article/1558476

http://www.coloradohomesmag.com/Calendar/index.php/name/CineLatino-Film-Festival/event/7660/

http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/hispanic-heritage-month/2015/09/22/cinelatino/72607654/

http://www.thecannabist.co/2015/09/25/colorado-events-cinelatino-denver-digerati-flash-friday-slambovian-circus/41408/

http://www.thecannabist.co/2015/09/25/colorado-events-cinelatino-denver-digerati-flash-friday-slambovian-circus/41408/

http://deardenver.net/2015/09/25/weekly-events-september-25-2015-october-1-2015/

http://www.denverpost.com/movies/ci_28825583/colorado-film-festivals-13-reasons-celebrate-2015

http://buenosdiasnebraska.com/2015/08/24/disfrute-del-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana-en-denver/

http://www.milehighonthecheap.com/free-screening-of-the-book-of-life/



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El LATIR DE MÉXICO CONCERT

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, were honored to present its fourth El Latir de México concert. This was a free community concert in commemoration of the 205th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. The concert started promptly on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., at Boettcher Concert Hall, and began with the civic ceremony of el Grito de Dolores. This year’s program consisted of music from renowned Mexican composters, the concert was conducted

by Andres Lopera, the celebration featured performances by trumpeter/arranger Jeff Nevin, Mexican

tenor Jose Luis Duval and Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, directed by Juventino Romero, and dancers from

Grupo Folklorico Semblanzas de Mexico, directed by James Olguin. This year the MCC had the honor to

have Ms. Belen de Leon from 9 News as the master of ceremonies.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Venue: Boettcher Concert Hall Total audience: Approximately over 2,000 *over 3,500 tickets distributed. Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Wells Fargo, US Bank, Colorado Creative

Industries, El Pomar Foundation, Denver Botanic Gardens and Cine Latino

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/131787073830535/ Media Coverage: http://www.lavozcolorado.com/detail.php?id=8243

http://hulafrog.com/denver-northwest-co/free-community-concert-el-latir-de-mexico-denver-f2/

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/concierto-el-latir-de-mexico/


http://www.lavozcolorado.com/detail.php?id=8243

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http://www.9news.com/story/life/events/2015/09/14/el-latir-de-mexico-cso/72245072/

http://www.telemundodenver.com/noticias/local/Celebran-la-independencia-de-Mexico-con-un-concierto-especial-327411581.html

http://www.telemundodenver.com/noticias/Video-del-Latir-de-Mexico-en-Denver-327959801.html

http://noticias.entravision.com/colorado/2015/09/02/el-latir-de-mexico-en-colorado/

http://www.latinlifedenver.com/community/el-latir-de-mexico-celebrates-mexican-independence-in-style/

http://elsemanario.net/symphony-celebrating-independence-of-mexico/

http://www.9news.com/picture-gallery/news/local/hispanic-heritage-month/2015/09/16/latir-de-mexico-independence-day-celebration/32492231/

http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/2015noticias/sep/media%20advisory%20--%20el%20latir%20de%20mexico%20bi-lingual%20_2015%20cgmd%20fin.pdf

http://denversunpost.com/2015/09/latir-de-mexico-independence-day-celebration/

http://www.westword.com/event/el-latir-de-mexico-205th-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-

mexico-7041628

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/El-Latir-de-Mexico/29892/

http://hapfind.com/event/fb/el-latir-de-mexico-sep-15_953438


http://elhispanonewspaper.com/denver-y-anexas-septiembre-17-2015/

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/el-grito-se-oyo-en-denver/

http://www.9news.com/story/life/events/2015/09/14/el-latir-de-mexico-cso/72245072/



http://www.telemundodenver.com/noticias/Video-del-Latir-de-Mexico-en-Denver-327959801.html

http://noticias.entravision.com/colorado/2015/09/02/el-latir-de-mexico-en-colorado/



http://elsemanario.net/symphony-celebrating-independence-of-mexico/





http://denversunpost.com/2015/09/latir-de-mexico-independence-day-celebration/

http://www.westword.com/event/el-latir-de-mexico-205th-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-mexico-7041628

http://www.westword.com/event/el-latir-de-mexico-205th-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-mexico-7041628

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/El-Latir-de-Mexico/29892/

http://hapfind.com/event/fb/el-latir-de-mexico-sep-15_953438


http://elhispanonewspaper.com/denver-y-anexas-septiembre-17-2015/

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/el-grito-se-oyo-en-denver/



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Dia de los Muertos at Longmont Museum

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and Longmont Museum and Cultural Center presented the annual Day of the Dead exhibition at Longmont Museum featuring altars created by members of the community in honor of deceased loved ones, also showcased original oil paintings by local artist David Martinez. Longmont Museum’s annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrated its 15th anniversary. An opening reception took place on Friday, October 9th, 2015 and the exhibit was open to public from October 10th though November 8th, 2015. This year’s celebration consisted in an altar builder workshop, sugar skull making, the family celebration, Day of the Dead exhibition tour, “Viva la Vida” and Death Cafe. The Family Celebration included music and dancing, sugar skull decorating, traditional food, community altars, paper flower making, face painting and Lady Catrina, people were encouraged to go dressed in “calaca”(skeleton) apparel. Date: Opening reception- October 9, 2015 6 - 8 pm, Exhibition -October 10 – November 8, 2015 Family celebration- October 31, 2015 11 am - 3 pm Venue: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail rd., Longmont, CO 80501 Total audience: 5,666 throughout the duration of the exhibit Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Wells Fargo, US Bank, Colorado Creative

Industries.

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https://www.bouldercountyarts.org/dayofthedead

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/Longmont-Museum-s-Day-of-the-Dead-Celebration/31167/

http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/Longmont-Museum-s-Day-of-the-Dead-Celebration/31167/

http://www.montage.academy/montage-events/2015/10/31/day-of-the-dead-at-the-longmont-museum

http://www.montage.academy/montage-events/2015/10/31/day-of-the-dead-at-the-longmont-museum

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_29043117/el-dia-de-los-muertos-longmont-lays-claim

http://www.westword.com/event/day-of-the-dead-celebration-7274551

http://denver.cbslocal.com/top-lists/top-dia-de-los-muertos-events-in-denver/

http://www.downtownlongmont.com/do/day-of-the-dead-and-dia-de-los-muertos-family-celebration

http://longmontcompass.com/events_venues/longmont-museum-cultural-center/

http://eventful.com/longmont/events/dia-los-muertos-day-dead-/E0-001-087914261-7@2015102911

http://www.milehighonthecheap.com/longmont-museums-big-day-of-the-dead-do/

http://events.9news.com/DIA_DE_LOS_METROS_DAY_OF_THE_DEAD/322952932.html

http://denver.suntimes.com/den-entertainment/7/103/207288/el-dia-de-los-muertos-longmont-lays-claim-to-largest-celebration

http://denver.suntimes.com/den-entertainment/7/103/207288/el-dia-de-los-muertos-longmont-lays-claim-to-largest-celebration

http://elsemanario.net/dia-de-los-muertos-en-colorado/

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/marketplace/halloween/7news-list-of-the-7-best-things-to-do-in-denver-2015-halloween-edition

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Dia de los Muertos at the Denver Botanic Gardens

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens partnered once again for the fourth year to celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The celebration included family friendly activities, such as sugar skulls decorating, face painting, an altar showcase, Traditional Aztec Dance Demonstration by Grupo Folklorico and a Traditional Chinelos Demonstration. There were different crafts and food vendors and people were encouraged to go dressed with a Dia de los muertos costume. The Mexican Cultural Center curated the “Journey through the altar” exhibition, where people went through the Denver Botanic Gardens to explore the meanings behind the elements of the altars and learned how each altar honors ancestors. People explored and discovered the different colors, textures, smells and sound characteristic of Dia de los Muertos. The 7 different stages of the exhibition included the papel picado which represented the element of air, arch of marigolds which acted as the welcoming door for loved ones to return to their homes and families, skulls as a reminder that in life, death is ever-present, candles which provided the element of fire, banquet with fresh fruits and vegetables which represented the element of earth, butterflies which represented the souls of the deceased returning to visit and the seven levels which referred to the seven levels of heaven and/or the Seven Deadly Sins of Catholic belief. The community created an altar tree where they wrote the memories or messages to decease loved ones in a small paper butterflies. Also, there were the Community Ofrendas, where members of the community created unique ofrendas for their loved ones to be remembered, with the classic elements of the altars but incorporating other personal objects. Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Journey through the altar”: October 12th –November 2nd, 2015, 9:00am-5:00pm Venue: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206 Total audience to Dia de los Muertos Celebration: 4,300 Total audience to “Journey through the altar”: 20,455 Total audience: 24,755 Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages



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Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, Wells Fargo, US

Bank.

Media Coverage: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/dia-de-los-muertos http://www.westword.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-7160189 http://denver.eater.com/2015/10/30/9647702/dia-de-los-muertos-denver http://www.hoylosangeles.com/noticias/estadosunidos/hoyla-usa-el-dia-de-los-muertos-una-celebracion-de-la-vida-en-denver-20151005-story.html http://www.dayofthedead.com/day-of-the-dead-in-denver http://lakewoodco.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/dia-de-los-muertos-all-ages-denver-botanic-gardens-denver/2015-11-01/c4268517/ http://walk2connect.com/event/prgm-dia-de-los-muertos-alter-walk-at-denver-botanic-garden/ http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Honoring-our-dead,200646 http://gardennews.biz/?id=15847&keys=DIA-MUERTOS-DEATH-CELEBRATION http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2015-programs/ https://www.bouldercountyarts.org/dayofthedead http://www.lavozcolorado.com/detail.php?id=8331 http://denver.kidsoutandabout.com/content/d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos-denver-botanic-gardens-0 http://casamagazine.com/denver-botanic-gardens-embraces-tradition/ http://denver.eventful.com/events/dia-los-muertos-/E0-001-086387285-0 http://deardenver.net/2015/10/30/weekly-events-october-30-2015-november-2015/ https://www.facebook.com/telemundodenver/videos/1021959744513909/

http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/dia-de-los-muertos

http://www.westword.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-7160189

http://denver.eater.com/2015/10/30/9647702/dia-de-los-muertos-denver



http://www.dayofthedead.com/day-of-the-dead-in-denver

http://lakewoodco.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/dia-de-los-muertos-all-ages-denver-botanic-gardens-denver/2015-11-01/c4268517/

http://lakewoodco.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/dia-de-los-muertos-all-ages-denver-botanic-gardens-denver/2015-11-01/c4268517/

http://walk2connect.com/event/prgm-dia-de-los-muertos-alter-walk-at-denver-botanic-garden/

http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Honoring-our-dead,200646

http://gardennews.biz/?id=15847&keys=DIA-MUERTOS-DEATH-CELEBRATION

http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2015-programs/

https://www.bouldercountyarts.org/dayofthedead

http://www.lavozcolorado.com/detail.php?id=8331

http://denver.kidsoutandabout.com/content/d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos-denver-botanic-gardens-0

http://casamagazine.com/denver-botanic-gardens-embraces-tradition/

http://denver.eventful.com/events/dia-los-muertos-/E0-001-086387285-0

http://deardenver.net/2015/10/30/weekly-events-october-30-2015-november-2015/

https://www.facebook.com/telemundodenver/videos/1021959744513909/

Cultural PROGRAM REPORT 2015




“Celebrating Life” Dia de los muertos exhibit –Mexican Cultural Center

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and Done Vida Colorado, presented the annual Dia de Muertos exhibit “Celebrating Life” from October 26th, 2015 and concluded on November 13th, 2015.

The exhibit consisted of several traditional altars which included the four basic elements that reflected the Mexican tradition such as papel picado, monarch butterflies, sugar skulls, catrinas, cempasúchil and more. The “Celebrating Life” exhibit also displayed two special shrines assembled by volunteers of Done Vida Colorado. One of the “altares” was dedicated to a Hispanic young man who passed away and gave the gift of life to others through tissue and eye donation. The second altar was dedicated to the people who after passing away provided a second opportunity of life or the enhancing of it, by being organ, tissue and eyes donors.

On November 1st, 2015 there was a media viewing at 12:00 pm at the Mexican Cultural Center Gallery. During the media viewing the visitors enjoyed the altars as well as some coffee and pan de muerto.

Throughout the duration of the exhibit, there were visitors from various schools, such as College of America, BLR Academy, group homes, families and more, whom received tours by the staff in either Spanish or English.

Date: October 26th through November 13th, 2015

Venue: Mexican Cultural Center Gallery. 5350 Leetsdale Dr., Denver, Colorado 80246

Total audience: Approximately 200


Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and Done Vida Colorado.

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Wells Fargo, US Bank, Colorado Creative Industries.

Media Coverage:





http://elcomerciocolorado.com/dia-de-muertos-y-consulado-movil-en-pueblo/

http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/2015noticias/nov/bpmuertos.pdf


http://elcomerciocolorado.com/celebra-el-dia-de-los-muertos-con-el-consulado-general-de-mexico/

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/altares-de-dia-de-muertos/




http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/2015noticias/nov/bpmuertos.pdf


http://elcomerciocolorado.com/celebra-el-dia-de-los-muertos-con-el-consulado-general-de-mexico/

http://elcomerciocolorado.com/altares-de-dia-de-muertos/



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