Amplify: Museo de las Americas

Join us for this special pop-up exhibition and artist talk curated by Claudia Moran-Pichardo and Carina Bañuelos-Harrison of Museo de las Americas! Work by 12 Latinx and Indigenous artists will be on display at the Arvada Center, culminating in an evening of art and conversation that explore identity, self-expression, cultural lines, and differences that often go overlooked.

AMPLIFY: Museo de las Americas/ the Latinx Art Community Now. is a multifaceted composition by Latinx and Indigenous artists. While each creation can stand on its own conveying the artist’s emotions, tones and cultural experience, it is the combination that provides a rich, authentic and vibrant crescendo culminating in a contemporary expression of the traditional. Amplifying the work of Latinx and Indigenous artists is instrumental in transforming a world where the mundane and monotone exist and is the curatorial impetus for this exhibition.

AMPLIFY is a series of live performances that amplify voices that have not traditionally been heard - at the Center or beyond. A limited number of in-person tickets are available for this performance. It will also be livestreamed!

Participating Artists:

Cal Duran

Justin Favela

Alexander Hernandez

S A M M I O T Z I

Juls

Chelsea Lewinski

Frank Lucero

Mimi Madrid

Cherish Marquez

Adrian Raya

Sean Trujillo

Ivonne Vera

About the Curators:

Claudia Moran-Pichardo was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and moved to Denver in 2002. Given her formal education in archeology and expertise in ancient Rock Art, Claudia has developed a passion for artistic expressions. She recognizes the power art holds to shed light on the traditions that shaped the life of ancient civilizations as well as contemporary societies. Her passion for art along with her aspiration to support Latinx communities has kept her at Museo de las Americas, her 15-year experience at Museo has significantly shaped her philosophy on the role of museums and firmly believes in Museo’s mission of providing vital Latinx arts and culture exhibitions and programming for the local and regional communities can inspire and educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Claudia’s community involvement began collaborating with non-profit organizations dedicated to women’s rights and human rights for indigenous communities of Mexico. Currently she is a Livingston Fellow and involved with the Latina Give, Circle of Latina Leadership, Change Leadership Institute of Colorado Creative Industries and The Denver Foundation’s Executive Directors of Color Institute. She has also participated in the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture Leadership Institute and she was a Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 nominee.

Carina Bañuelos-Harrison was born and raised in Colorado. She is Founder, Curator and Photographer for Art and Color. She is an advocate for artists and art organizations that are part of historically marginalized communities; helping artists exhibit their work in art spaces and other locations is a personal passion and commitment.

She brings the lens of intersectionality and equity, because her own experience and involvement in the art world has observed that this component is/has been missing. Carina also brings her knowledge as an artist, art administrator and social justice fighter.

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Health and Safety

All patrons must either be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to attend this production. Please do not visit the Center if you are feeling ill.

Health and safety measures are subject to change - so please check our website for updates before you attend. Thank you for helping us keep our audiences, staff, artists and volunteers safe!