MexiCan

After our tenth episode with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless", our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information to share regarding the exhibition of Frida Kahlo Olmedo Collection. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Join the conversation with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless".  They will share with us some inside details about the "TIMELESS" exhibit. You will hear some detailed information regarding the work and the behind the scenes preparations and plans with Frida's Olmedo Collection coming to College of DuPage. Additionally, you will get to listen to two dedicated and passionate curators who have dedicated their lives to the promotion, education and preservation of art. 

"This presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo features 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time" From CCMA website.

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To contact Justin Witte: CCMA Director and Curator of Frida Kahlo: Timeless at: [email protected], 630-942-3206

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our ninth episode with Mr. Carlos Tortolero, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Mr. Tortolero's work in the community of Chicago with The National Museum of Mexican Art to promote, educate and advocate for our Mexican traditions, culture and people. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Join our conversation with director and founder of the first Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The National Museum of Mexican Art. He is an Othli Award Winner, Mr. Carlos Tortolero. Mr. Tortolero will walk us through his experiences and journey in educating, promoting and advocating Mexican culture and art. Mr. Tortolero explains how the museum not only displays art but has also become a safe place to advocate for social injustices. Visit and support this unique and beautiful place. The museum has won two White House Award for Excellence in Youth Arts Programming. Find out all the great things The National Museum of Mexican Art has to offer. 

Website: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/contact  

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our eighth episode with Juan Dies, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Juan's work in the community of West Chicago and Sones de Mexico to continue our Mexican traditions. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Join our conversation with Juan Dies co-founder of two-times Grammy Award Nominee Sones de Mexico Ensemble. Listen to his story and the story of this amazing group and the work they have done in promoting Mexican Traditional Music. Juan is an educator who applies music to all academic subjects and uses his music abilities and knowledge to provide students with skill building, fun and cultural lessons. Listen to our conversation with Juan down memory lane about Juan's involvement in West Chicago with his Corrido Project made possible by College of DuPage and District#33.

 To contact our guest Juan Dies or Sones De Mexico:

Phone: 773.728.1164

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://sonesdemexico.com/

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our seventh episode with Mrs. Linda Siete, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Linda's work in the community work through her publication Reflejos and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Join the conversation with Mrs. Linda Siete General Manager of the Daily Herald's publication Reflejos. Linda has worked with many organizations to promote cultural awareness. Her passion, understanding and appreciation for cultural differences and what they bring to communities and companies, has made her role as General Manager of Reflejos a perfect fit. Having grown up in such a diverse environment, showed Linda how people willing to break down barriers can learn from each other and create socially enriched communities. This focus is what drives much of what Reflejos does through editorial content as well as Linda’s involvement within so many communities. 

“Beginning a conversation with someone different then onesself, can open us up to a world of growth and opportunity. It helps us understand each other instead of fearing each other.”              ~Linda Siete~

To contact our guest Linda Siete: 

[email protected] | 847-806-1411 | reflejos.com

Reflejos Publications | Daily Herald Media Group

P.O. Box 280| Arlington Heights, IL 60006

To register for publication Reflejos follow this link: https://dhcontests.secondstreetapp.com/Reflejos-Newsletter-Opt-in/

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our fourth episode with William, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding William's art projects and community service efforts in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here:

www.werdmvmntstudios.com www.cafepress.com/werdmvmnt www.facebook.com/mobilestreetartcart www.animatestudio.org/mobilizecreative www.chicagoactcollective.weebly.com

https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/

Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William

To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE K-12 Professional Educator License Arts Educator - Multidisciplinary Artist - Consultant 773.593.2992

Website: [email protected]

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]