XICO 33rd Annual Art Auction & Grand Opening Celebration may 20, 2021
Artwork by Abigail López Letter from the President
ello! arts and without whose nancial On behalf of the Xico board of contributions we would not be directors, our executive director making it through the Covid crisis. H and talented sta , thank you for Our heartfelt thanks to: The Arizona supporting, Xico de Mayo, our 33rd Community Foundation, Arizona annual celebration and art auction. Humanities, Helios Education This year is di erent; yet extra special Foundation, City of Phoenix Arts and as we welcome you to our new Culture, Virginia G. Piper Charitable location at 829 N 1st Avenue in the Trust, US Bank Foundation and heart of the Phoenix downtown arts Western States Arts Federation. district. We’ve come a long way! Thank you to the Xico Dinner Your support of our annual event Committee. José, we are blessed to is vital to Xico. It generates the have your continued stewardship resources necessary to continue and leadership of this organization’s growing our organization and signature event. I believe your moving forward with our mission of commitment to Xico continues to be promoting the arts and celebrating inspired by your in nite love for your the artistry from our Hispanic and bride and the joy you continue to nd Indigenous culture and community. in the arts. Thank you to our presenting This month-long celebration will sponsor, Sr. Benito Almanza and showcase art and talent. We salute Bank of America. Benito, you, your and celebrate the amazing work of colleagues and Bank of America the artists who are part of our Xico continue to have a signi cant family. Thank you for the signi cant and far-reaching impact on Xico contribution you continue to make to and Arizona. Your longstanding our organization. and unwavering support of Xico We hope you enjoy Xico de Mayo showcases Bank of America’s and look forward to greeting you at EXCELLENCE IS DIVERSITY commitment to our LatinX our new o ces soon. community and marketplace. Diversity is essential to providing excellence to our clients. Investing in diversity and inclusion is Thank you. Sinceramente, more than smart business—it is who we are. In all respects, we drive excellence and diversity This year, the Virginia E. to resolve our clients’ most complex business and legal challenges. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award will be dedicated to honoring the Ricardo Lopez Valencia Perkins Coie is proud to sponsor Xico’s 33rd Annual Art Auction and Grand Opening philanthropic community for their PRESIDENT Celebration. We applaud the organizations honored with the Virginia E. Cárdenas continued support of Xico and the Xico, Inc. Board of Directors Arts Advocate Award, all of which dedicated resources to help Xico continue to serve the community and accomplish its mission during this challenging time.
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Karyn Piña Karyn Piña was a valued member of the Xico board of directors. After a courageous battle with cancer, we lost Karyn on October 8, 2020. Karyn approached her work at Xico as she did life; her commitment to excellence, her Every moment is an organizing opportunity, strong work ethic and her unwavering loyalty to family, friends and our community. every person a potential activist, every minute We will miss her wise counsel but not near as much as we will miss her beautiful smile and keen sense of humor. Karyn truly personi ed the highest standard of integrity and professionalism. Ronnie Lopez A Chance to Xico lost an avid supporter and dear friend when Ronnie Lopez passed away on August 23, 2020. For over 50 years, Ronnie served our community. His historic activism and visionary leadership inspired systemic change and put in place laws and policies that make life better for everyone. Ronnie could captivate anyone with his quick wit and sharp sense of humor. He and Angie never missed a Xico Change the annual dinner and enjoyed the bidding wars Ronnie often provoked. We will miss Ronnie’s aura of mischief and fun; but most especially, we will miss his unique ability to bring us all together with purpose and resolve for the betterment of our community. world —Dolores Huerta
We re ect on the unprecedented challenges many of our Xico family have faced this past year, and we honor the memory of the precious lives lost. Qué en paz descansen.
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Letter from the President 03
Remembering 04
History of Xico 06
2020 Highlights 08
Support Arte y Cultura 09
How to Bid 10
Xico Virtual Auction 11
Xico's New Home 20 uring the 70s, what came to be known as the Nosotros and Power Drive were all part of this exciting D Chicano Art movement was sweeping across organization. The rst of its kind in Arizona! 2021 Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award Recipients 22 California, Texas and the Southwest. Young artists Xicanindio connected to many diverse were captivated and inspired by César Chávez and the communities and allies in schools, community centers Xico Sta + Board of Directors civil rights movement. Murals began to spring up in and universities. Xicanindio was recognized nationally 24 inner-city neighborhoods that expressed pride in our as one of the most important grassroots organizations indigenous past and contained vivid images of non- in the Southwest and received many grant awards Ra e 26 violence and social justice. from the National Endowment for the Arts, and Here in Phoenix, aspiring artists took to the streets participated in regional and national conferences. Sponsor Credits 27 of Duppa Villa, Marcos de Niza, Guadalupe and other Xico, formerly Xicanindio Artists Coalition, has barrios to organize local youth to beautify gra ti lled evolved over the past 40 years while holding on to the ¡Acknowledgements & Gracias! 28 walls and to transform their neighborhoods. founders' vision. After four decades, the organization The celebration of this cultural renaissance began has continued through transitions, both economic and to draw poets, musicians and theatre artists. Zarco artistic; never failing to hold true to its origin. Guerrero and his compadre Ray Ramirez coined the Today, through artist cultivation and promotion, phrase “Chicanindio” to promote the profound legacy youth arts education, and community arts and cultural and forgotten history of Chicano and Native Americans. partnerships, the work continues. Xico continues Many important artists such as Carmen de to expand its current programs and engage in new Novais, Zulma Jimenez, Dina Cortez and Whitney opportunities, continuing to meet the needs of our Grey contributed to Xicanindio Artists Coalition and local arts community. helped to incorporate and develop it as a non-pro t Xico strives to advance its original mission of organization. Performance artists and dancers such as preserving cultural traditions and promoting a further Primavera Ballet Folklorico, Teatro del Barrio and Apache understanding and appreciation of Latino and Native Spirit Dancers; musical groups such as Zúm Zúm Zúm, American arts and culture.
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As a 501(c)() non-pro t entity, Xico relies upon generous support from individuals, corporations, community leaders and foundations to provide services to over 15,000 artists and community members a year. As one of the oldest ethnic arts organizations in the state of Arizona, Xico’s mission and programs ful ll a unique niche in the Valley’s cultural landscape.
VOLUNTEER! Xico has a variety of fun and engaging volunteer opportunities for special events, workshops, First & Third Fridays ArtWalk, administrative tasks, and more.
DONATIONS WELCOME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! United Way – code: 1960 Amazon Smile – designate Xico, Inc.
The generosity of many community donors and supporters allowed Make Xico a part of your annual giving whether it’s a monetary gift or a gift of your us to retain our sta and continue providing community programs. time. Contact us direct at [email protected]; 480.833.5875 | www.xicoinc.org
was a tough year for the arts and use household items. Workshops are In November, Xico partnered with community. Xico was no exception. released bi-weekly. ( workshops to date) Tempe Center for the Arts to present a Xico responded to the challenges of In May, Xico launched The Ink Spot, virtual interactive Día De Los Muertos COVID- by ramping up our online our virtual print store. We add new celebration, including a discussion panel, presence via all social media outlets. pieces to The Ink Spot bi-monthly to exhibition, and classroom lecture that In early March, Xico sta worked pique interest and showcase di erent allowed students to interact with the OUR ARTS, CULTURE, DIVERSITY & HERITAGE to ensure arte y cultura continued to artists. (https://www.xicoinc.org/virtual- artists. This experience ensured the be showcased to a broader audience ink-shop). community was able to celebrate the through innovative methods. We created Xico’s virtual programming is on- longstanding tradition digitally and safely. MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER. our rst digital exhibition "Unidos going. We learned the importance of In December, we moved into our Aparte." ( exhibitions to date) reaching audiences who are unable to wonderful, amazing, new home! That’s why we are proud to support XICO. In April, Xico created a virtual physically attend a workshop and now In January, we began physically exhibition space via Art Steps (https:// virtual programming has become a vital engaging artists by opening up our studio Thank you to the artists, staff, volunteers and partners who make XICO a reality. www.xicoinc.org/virtual-exhibitions) component of our program o erings. to one-on-one printmaking sessions. This which rotates new artists bi-monthly. The Digital demands created the opportunity allowed artists to continue to hone their Osborn Maledon is a leading Arizona law firm providing litigation, business and general counsel solutions virtual exhibition space was a response to expand our reach, magnify Xico's voice, skills and to produce artwork. ( artists) for our clients. We combine a unique commitment to Arizona with the experience, expertise, and results to Xico's inability to open the Xico Hot and amplify the artist's work. In March, we partnered with the clients expect from national firms. We work with clients to develop and implement smart, creative, fair solu- Box Shipping Container Galleries on In June, we launched “Uncontained Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative tions to the challenges and problems facing their organizations. Visit our website for more information Roosevelt Row. ( artists to date) A Seasonal Mural Story” – a quarterly Writing through the NEA Big Read. about the experience and resources Osborn Maledon draws on to deliver solutions for our clients. Late April, Roll With Xico was mural project engaging emerging artists Xico exhibited its rst walk by/virtual launched. Xico adapted its workshops for to tell stories re ecting their cultural exhibition, The Naked Now, featuring the stay-at-home audience. We began heritage. These murals are showcased Indigenous artists of the southwest. releasing easy DIY printmaking activities on Xico’s Hot Box Shipping Container Artists drove from across the state to (602) 640-9000 • OMLAW.COM • 2929 N CENTRAL AVE, 21ST FL, • PHOENIX, AZ 85012 via Instagram and YouTube. These Galleries in collaboration with Roosevelt showcase their art and participate in this activities are free, adaptable for all ages Row. ( murals) special exhibit. ( artists)
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ONECAUSEEMOBILEEBIDDING Xico Virtual Auction
Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st
#101 Yo soy la Tierra y la Semilla ( in x in OIL ON CANVAS Starting Bid $ HOW DO I FIND ITEMS? Monica Gisel-Crespo You can find items by pressing any one of monicagisel.com | Instagram: @ _MonicaGisel the buuons on the main menu, or by using the Monica Gisel is a Mexican teaching artist, painter, illustrator and a printmaker. In her work you will nd her search bar to find a specific item or category. ability to juxtapose layers of color, creating beautiful images that delineate her stories as an immigrant woman. Monica portrays everyday life within its absurd realities, combining HOW DO I BID ON AN ITEM? her indigenous roots with the modern world - including its social issues. 1) Find the item. 2) Select it. 3) Press Bid. WHERE ARE THE ITEMS I BID ON? #102 "Pegale!" ( ¾ in x ½ in Items you have bid on can be found at: ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $ Menu > Your Activity Frank Ybarra
! X ybarraart.com Frank Ybarra draws inspiration from the landscapes YOU ARE HIGH BIDDER YOU HAVE BEEN OUTBID ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD and familiar landmarks of the Southwestern Region of the U.S. He is highly regarded for his simplistic still lifes. Ybarra was born and raised in a working-class neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ. His keen interest in art CAN ONECAUSE AUTOMATICALLY BID FOR ME? developed early; he vividly recalls drawing on brown paper grocery bags as a toddler. AAer submiiing a bid, you will be prompted to set a Max Bid. When you've been outbid, OneCause will automatically bid on your behalf up to the Max Bid amount you set using the bid increments provided. #103 Alma Mia ( in x in ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $ WAS I OUTBID? Veronica Verdugo Lomelí You'll receive a text message when you've vvlarts.com been outbid. Alternatively, navigate to Your A painter and printmaker, Veronica Verdugo Lomelí has a Activity to check the status of your bids. passion for creating art rooted in subjects that recognize and acknowledge the talent and history of Mexican, American, and Chicano culture and heritage.
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Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st
#104 The Bookeeper ( in x in #107 Encuentros ( in x in OIL ON CANVAS Starting Bid $ MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $
Gennaro Garcia Joe Ray
artegennaro.com joeray.com | Instagram: @joeraycr8iv Gennaro Garcia works in oils, acrylics, wood and Joe is a visual artist, creative director and storyteller whose plaster. His art showcases world-class skills and a work re ects a bi-cultural contemporary perspective shaped Latino immigrant perspective. In 2017, Garcia was by the Arizona and Mexico region and the people living commissioned with his daughter, Frida, to paint a mural in that region. His work speaks to Mexicanos, Chicanos, for Disney. Gennaro Garcia has participated in over sixty Latinos, Gavachos, and time-traveling mermaids. Joe’s work exhibitions (14 solo shows). is characterized by bold, passionate colors.
#105 Huitzilopochtli, Colibri, Hummingbird #108 El Vuelo ( . in x . in ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, ( in x in Starting Bid $ ACRYLIC, SILVER LEAF AND 23 K Starting Bid $ GOLD LEAF ON AMATE PAPER MOUNTED ON BOARD Martín Moreno Agustin Vargas
[email protected] facebook.com/AgustinVargasArt | AgustinVargas.com Martín Moreno grew up in an immigrant farmworker An artist and architect, Agustin’s fascination with ancient household. “My earliest memories of color and rhyme are techniques, such as; egg tempera, silver point, and gold leaf, those of the elds, sitting in the back of a pickup truck watercolor, oil and acrylic are found in all of his work. His watching rows upon rows of corn and tomatoes form a artwork is in numerous private and corporate collections in visual pattern of rhythm, while listening to the realities of the U.S, Mexico, and Italy. He has taught at the University superstition told by the elders.” Images come to life in his of Mexico City and the University of Juarez, Mexico. sculpture, murals, paintings and mosaics.
#106 Blind Justice ( in x in #109 The Floral Series ( in x in ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $ MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $
Emily Costello Fausto Fernandez
Instagram: @EmCostello1 faustofernandez.com Emily Costello is a self-taught artist who nds inspiration Fausto Fernandez is a mixed media collage artist with work from her Mexican and Czech heritage. She has exhibited in the permanent collection of the Tucson Museum of Art, locally and nationally and has been awarded a commission Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Stanlee and Gerald to develop artwork for a Valley Metro light rail stop as Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at the University of Texas, part of the South Phoenix expansion. She is currently the City of El Paso Museum and Cultural A airs department. Arizona Lottery’s Artist-In-Residence and is co-owner of Mucho Mas Gallery located in downtown Phoenix.
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Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st
#110 Sirenita ( in x ½ in #113 La Mazorca ( in x ¼ in MONOSILK Starting Bid $ MONOSILK Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Cristina Cardenas Edgar Fernandez
[email protected] Instagram: @8ahau Cristina Cárdenas received her MFA in printmaking from Edgar 8ahau Fernandez was born in Los Angeles in 1990. In the University of Arizona and her bachelor’s in painting 2000 his family moved to Phoenix where Edgar embraced from the Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico. Cárdenas’ his Xicano/x identity and his passion for creating modern work is featured in the permanent collections of the ancestral art. The process of collaborating with his community Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Chicago, Illinois, sparked his motivation to be a full-time artist. Fernandez the Tucson Museum of Art and the Scottsdale Museum of continued to strive towards higher education and recently Contemporary Art. completed his BFA in painting at ASU in Spring 2019.
#111 Untitled ( in x in #114 Made for Walking ( in x in PHOTOGRAPH Starting Bid $ MONOSILK Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Danny Upshaw Jeremy Yocum
Instagram: @unheard_harmony Instagram: @ yocumonsters My name is Danny Upshaw and I'm born and raised in Jeremy Yocum has been an educator for the past 20 years Phoenix, Arizona. I'm from the Diné (Navajo) tribe. I've and has taught all ages and many di erent subjects in the been practicing art for about 10 years but my medium has arts. He is a working artist and enjoys creating pieces with changed a few times, my current art medium is photography. bright, bold colors and some of his subjects include animals, creatures, and objects of pop culture from the 1980s.
#112 Montana Sunset ( ¾ in x in #115 Cuauhceloti ( in x in MONOPRINT Starting Bid $ MONOPRINT Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Damian Charette José Benavides
facebook.com/damian.charette | unheardharmony.com [email protected] Instagram: @joseart0 Damian Charette was raised on the Crow and Northern José Benavides was born in Edinburgh, Texas, and was Cheyenne Indian Reservation in eastern Montana and raised in the grape elds of California. He is a mechanical studied art at the University of Montana, Missoula, under engineer with an MFA in studio art. Benavides has received master printmaker Don Bunse. Damian focuses his work local and national attention and commissions for public art. on printmaking. He is also an accomplished painter and He has exhibited from the White House to Burning Man. muralist. His artwork often references themes common to neighboring Plains Indian Tribes.
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Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st
#116 Untitled ( ¼ in x ¾ in #119 In Glorious Bloom ( ¾ in x ¼ in MONOPRINT Starting Bid $ MONOPRINT Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Lalo Cota Marissa Vidrio
Instagram: @lalocota [email protected] | Instagram: @studioartology Artist Lalo Cota is one of Phoenix's most renowned and Marissa Vidrio's approach captures a moment in time proli c muralists. His works grace several walls in the and provides a visual escape to take in the beauty of our Roosevelt Row arts district, as well as plenty of other parts surroundings. Her work is heartfelt and creates sentiment of the city. Born in Mexico, he often incorporates skulls and for places that bind us with deep and lasting impressions. other imagery that is prevalent in Mexican culture.
#117 Camana my house ( ½ in x ¾ in) #120 Tulla ( in x ¼ in SERIGRAPHY Starting Bid $ MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Larry Yañez Mary Ann Rodriguez
[email protected] Instagram: @maryannrodriguezartistaz I'm now living in Yuma AZ, working in ceramic sculpture, Mary Ann Rodriguez was born in Arizona and raised in displaying, presenting and selling my artwork as a member South Phoenix. As a self-taught artist, she loves using of the Yuma Northend Artist Coop in our display art space vibrant colors in all of her paintings and prints. Rodriguez on main street Yuma AZ. I've been practicing, performing, has participated in Xico’s printmaking workshops for and composing several types of music for the many musical several years exploring her roots through a new medium. instruments I play.
#118 Playing to the Light ( ¼ in x in #121 El Balance ( ¾ in x ¾ in MONOSILK Starting Bid $ MONOSILK Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site) (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Manny Burruel Oliverio Balcells
mannysartgallery.com | Instagram: @mannyburruel oliveriobalcells.com Manny Burruel is a printmaker and painter. He likes to use Oliverio Balcells is a multimedia artist whose practice images that may trigger nostalgia for the viewer. Burruel includes: painting, music, murals, lms, and photography. studied art at Glendale Community College and his work He is a scholar of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures. “I’m was published in Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art, interested in themes like history, culture, symbolism and by the ASU Hispanic Research Center. nature. I’m inspired by color, the ancient Mexican cultures, the master muralists and the golden age of Mexican cinema.”
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Auction begins 6:00PM May 20th and Closes 7:30PM May 21st
#122 Mirage ( in x in MONOSILK Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Patricia Moreno
Facebook: Patrizia Arizona Patricia Moreno Leos was born in San Luis Potosi, Mex. As an artist’s daughter she and her siblings grew up with the smell of oils, resins, varnish and, of course, colors. In adulthood, she acquired formal education in art, thus discovering a way of seeing things di erently. Her curiosity has led her to look for di erent means of expression.
#123 Pera, Manzana, y Vino ( ¾ in x ¾ in MONOPRINT Starting Bid $ (Framed Image on Bid Site)
Rafael Navarro
rafaelnavarroartes.com Rafael Navarro is a contemporary visual artist, Mexico CHOOSE KINDNESS OVER City born, based in Downtown Phoenix, at The Lodge Art Studio on the historic Grand Avenue. FEAR. GENEROSITY OVER SCARCITY.
Imagine in the coming weeks, a community empowered by kindness —one where we call an elderly neighbor, thank an essential worker, #124 Deer Dancer ( ¾ in x ¾ in share a smile as we pass each other at a distance, or offer MONOSILK Starting Bid $ a bit of our surplus to someone living with less. Let’s be ALL IN on (Framed Image on Bid Site) kindness and ALL IN to support each other.
Tomás Martínez #AllInThisTogether #MakeKindnessViral
www.facebook.com/pro le.php?id=100008024319960 Donate to St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Relief Fund to provide meals, rent Tomás Martínez began his art training as an adolescent and utility bill assistance to stabilize the lives of families impacted by the and earned his BFA from Arizona State University. He later COVID-19 crisis. Visit svdpaz.org to learn more about volunteering. worked for Honeywell as a technical illustrator, graphic artist and industrial photographer. His inspiration for Give at svdpaz.org/FamilyRelief or 602.266.GIVE Mexican art began during his many trips to Mexico City.
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New Lithography Studio Xico will feature Arizona’s rst “open to the public” lithography studio! Currently, lithography studios are only located on college campuses. Unless students are enrolled in college art courses, printmakers have no place to create lithographs unless they own the equipment. Now, artists will have a studio available to them to continue this very important art form. • Laser Cutting and 3D technology • Xico will bring a new and historically will provide the opportunity to signi cant art form to the community collaborate with non-artists to • Community members and students create a new dialogue alike will now have access to a • The new equipment allows Xico to fully equipped printmaking studio keep current with the vast art scene including lithography • Xico will o er new programs and • Xico will be the rst local printmaking workshops utilizing the new equipment studio to have a lithography press open to the community and o er Expanded Artisan Mercado lithography workshops • Xico will house a Mercado creating a • Xico’s new lithography program retail opportunity for the community to will expose artists to printmaking access the art and craft of local artisans exchanges with other countries around the world More Exhibition Space • Xico has increased exhibition space New Laser Cutter and 3D Printer Studio to prominently engage / exhibit more • The Xico art studio will have a laser local, national, and international artists etching machine and 3-D printer enhancing the printmaking process. Accessible Community Event Space • Artists will be able to combine • Xico’s new home is easily convertible traditional techniques with and available for community and newer technology Xico welcomes you to our new corporate use for meetings and events home in the heart of the downtown Phoenix arts district, 829 North XICO's Consider making a contribution to help us bring our new space to life! 1st Avenue. Xico has experienced signi cant growth. We are expanding our programming to new home better serve the community.
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s the poet Dana Gioia once said, “Art remembers.” The pictures on the facing page of José Cárdenas’ November 2020 ofrendas (altars) re ect the traditional Mexican Away of remembering our departed loved ones. For many Arizonans, their rst exposure to the tradition was at the annual Día de los Muertos festivals that Xico, then Xicanindio, brought to the Valley more than 40 years ago. The Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award is another act of remembrance. Through it the Xico Board of Directors remembers and honors the legacy of a woman who served Xico – and the artists she loved and who loved her – for over 30 years as a volunteer, then as program coordinator and later as a member of the board. For the last seven years, we have presented the bronze statue created by two of Virginia’s favorites, Joe Ray and Zarco Guerrero, to one organization or one individual – most recently former Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano, whom we honored at the February, 2020, dinner. But, as we all know, almost immediately afterwards the world changed. The last 15 months have been quite di erent and quite di cult for everyone, including arts organizations and artists. So, this year we have chosen to To show our appreciation, the 2021 Arts recognize and thank eight funders who helped Xico weather the Advocates Award recipients will each receive a copy pandemic storm with special grants. of the aptly named, “La Máscara,” by Abigail López. With deep gratitude, the Xico Board of Directors thanks and recognizes:
Because of them, Xico continues to ful ll its mission of nourishing a greater appreciation of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Latinx and Indigenous people of the Americas through the Arts.
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Ricardo Lopez Valencia Michelle Guina-Alirid Luciek Mkrdichian Analise Zaremba Donna Valdés Janet Díaz Elyssa Bustamante Hannah Whitaker
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Artist & Community Senior Administrative Gallery Communications LUNA VALENCIA PETSMART THE PRIVATE CLIENT BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE Relations Manager Coordinator Coordinator RESERVE OF US BANK
Annette Musa Amanda Bernal-Ransom Robert Booker Maria Elena Coronado-Sutter
Member Member Member Member BANK OF AMERICA CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INC. RETIRED PRESTAMOS CDFI PRIVATE BANK
Jacob C. Moore Linda Norquist Raul Siqueiros José Cárdenas
Member Member Member Emeritus ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 2640 MEDIA J& R A REAL ESTATE GROUP ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Gema Duarte Luna Arturo Pérez
Emeritus Emeritus LUNA VALENCIA US BANK
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THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATED TO OUR RAFFLE: cinco for xico sponsors Arizona State University Robert F. Salmon, (Papayon) Raul Siqueiros Postino’s Annalise Zaremba
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To all the amazingly talented artists who worked with Xico to create these unique works of art.
To Abigail López, creator of CELEBRATING THE Lewis Roca is Proud to Join Xico in Supporting “La Máscara” the dinner theme artwork. and Preserving the Heritage and Culture of LEGACY OF XICO Latino and Indigenous People.
To our Premier Virtual Sponsor, Bank of America and Benito Almanza,
for your unwavering support and generosity. Robert H. McKirgan Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 602.262.5311 This material has been prepared for general advertising purposes only. lewisroca.com
To the Xico Annual Art Auction Committee: José A. Cárdenas Maria Elena Coronado-Sutter Thank you for Gema Duarte Luna Art Pérez supporting Xico Michelle Guina-Alarid Luciek Mkrdichian Arizona State University proudly supports Anette Musa Xico Arte y Cultura – a premier cultural institution Linda Norquist in Arizona for nearly half a century. Our community is more vibrant because of their efforts to celebrate, To all of our volunteers. nourish and preserve the heritage and culture of Latino and Indigenous peoples through art that To the Xico board & sta for all you do to support the Xico mission. connects us all.
And most especially, to all of YOU for supporting Xico!
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