CHAC GALLERY

Announcing  the 12th  Annual group show of Traditional and Contemporary Santos and Crosses at the CHAC Gallery.
  SANTITOS - or a Bendito is a small blessing that would be bestowed on  one person to another when they part ways or when one would be headed out on a journey.  Usually done by a parent or grandparent upon a child.

For generations Hispanic Villagers of New Mexico and Southern Colorado have created Santos, -Religious images of Catholic Christian Saints and biblical scenes. These were used in their homes, churches and private chapels to aid in worship and for adornment. The contemporary Santeros and Santeras of today continue this tradition in creating wonderful and meaningful artwork.  They still use many of the same material and methods their “antepasados” used.  The Santitos show will highlight wonderful examples of retablos, bultos, crosses and more from the regions top santeros and santeras.  A highlight will be a “Familia” display by multi award winning Master santero Carlos Santistevan and his award wining children, Carlos Santistevan JR and Brigida Montes.

The Show this Year will once again be held in the Month of April, from April 5 to April 27.  This year’s participating artists will be: Teresa Duran, Jose Esquibel, Lynn Fresquez, Vanessa Fresquez, Ronn Miera and Carlos Santistevan y Famila.
On Saturday, April 20, Santero Jose Esquibel will give a special presentation on the modern usage of Santos at 1:00pm. 
 
CHAC Gallery is located at 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver CO 80204
Phone - 303-571-0440