Arte y Papel Diana Solis Studio

Diana Solis Holiday Art Sale 2011

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New Work: Paper Craft

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I am happy to announce my latest works on paper. New and ready for the holidays. They are three dimensional paper craft cube art figures. They make great gifts or start collecting them. Handmade and cut on bristol vellum smooth paper, painted with acrylics and ink.

There are more of these Totem type paper craft figures all with their own personal whimsical personalities. Heck there is even a three tiered black and white gorgeously inked fun Calavera Totem. You can see these currently on display at Oxala Fine Arts in Chicago
1653 W. 18th Street, 312. 850-1655 My cube art along with ink drawings and other original work will be on exhibition through the month of November.

All of the Totem paper figures are available for sale. For more information contact Omar Valencia of Oxala Fine Arts or send me an email at diana210@hotmail.com
Prices: Single cube $25 a set of three totem style cubes $70
I will post more images of my little darlings as soon as I photograph them over the weekend.

News Flash! Itching to get your handmade holiday shopping started. I will be exhibiting and selling my craft, drawings and prints at the 2nd Annual Universidad Popular handmade holiday craft fair. The craft fair will be held at the Chicago Urban Arts Society located at 2229 S. Halsted on Saturday, November 12 from 11am to 6pm.
Expect to see more of my Totem paper cube art, supremely delicious collectable posters of my work, small wood panel paintings, hand printed T-shirts, small mono-type prints with hand drawn images encased in paper CD covers with see through front, small original ink and graphite drawings and more.
Look for my name and booth at the fair. I will be sharing a table with local artist Omar Valencia.

CelebrARTE at Zhou B Art Center

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Dear Friends,

You are invited to join us to CelebrArte a contemporary art exhibition celebrating the Latino Spirit, imagination and creavtive force in Chicago. CelebrARTE highlights various generations of Latino Chicago Artists who are leaving their mark in the visual arts.

The exhibition showcases 26 of Chicago's illustrious and young Latino contemporary artists in conjunction with Latino Fashion Week at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport. The show is curated by Sergio Gomez director of 33 Contemporary Gallery.

Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL tel: 773. 523-0200
Opening Reception: Friday, October 28 from 7 to 10pm.
Exhibition runs through November 12, 2011

Please feel free to send invitation to Friends, colleagues and family. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday.

New Illustrations and Rad new Posters at Unisono Music Festival in Pilsen

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Top image: De todo corazon totem, digital poster, 12" x 17", 2011 from Original hand-drawn artkwork, ink, graphite and acrylic wash on Bristol vellum, 2011. Bottom Image: Will Spin for Food, digital poster, 12" x 17", 2011 from original hand-drawn artwork, ink, graphite and acrylic wash on Bristol vellum, 2011.

De todo corazon totem image will form part of a series of totem drawings made exclusively for my upcoming exhibition with CHema Skandal! and Eric J. Garcia titled TIGERS, TOTEMS AND TAMALES opening reception:

Saturday, September 10, 2011/ 6pm - 10pm at Oxala Fine Arts Gallery, 1653 W. 18th Street. Stay tuned for more information on the Tigers, Totems and Tamales Show.

Unisono Music and Arts Festival Saturday, August 20, 2011/1pm - 10pm

This Saturday, join us and other Pilsen Artists at Unísono Music and Arts Festival. Stop by our vendors

table. We will be there from 1pm - 7pm. Rad new posters and artwork by Diana Solis, Mano y Metal: Handcrafted Jewlery with an industrial edge by Desiree Castro, Color me Vane: Irasema Gonzalez via Tianguis Biz and artwork by Adriana Baltazar and many more artists.

The festival will feature Grammy Award Winner, Grupo Fantasma, Los Vicios de Papa, Quinto Imperio, Velorio, DJ Sonorama, DJ Aguzate, DJ Nando and more.

Hands-on activitiy includes workshops on printmaking, silkscreening, face paiting and dance sponsored by the National Museum of Mexican Art. So stop by and invite your friends, colleagues and family for great music, food affordable artwork. A perfect summer day in Pilsen. SEE YOU THERE!

Diana's exhibitions and events: Summer and Fall of 2011

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Personal Work: "Will Spin for Food", 2011
Ink, acrylic wash and graphite on bristol vellum, 81/2" x 11"
(Soon to be a poster) Look for at Unisono Music Festival and the TTT show in Sept.
August 2o, 2011/1 - 10pm
En el Zócalo 1818 S. Paulina

New Image for Tigers, Totems and Tamales Show.
De todo corazón, August 2011
Ink and graphite drawing on Bristol Vellum, 81/2" x 11"
Color version and poster coming soon! Look for it at
Unisono Music Festival and the TTT show in Sept.
August 2o, 2011/1 - 10pm
En el Zócalo 1818 S. Paulina

TIGERS, TOTEMS AND TAMALES
OPENING EXHIBIT: Saturday, September 10/6pm - 10pm
Exhibit runs through October 8, 2011
Oxalá Fine Art Gallery, 1653 W. 18th Street
312. 850-

It's been a while since I've posted to my blog. After teaching in various schools this past school year and completing a mural with 5th and 6th graders at the Robert Fulton Elementary School on Chicago's South side early June. I got ready for one of my biggest challenges yet. Exhibitions galore. This summer has been incredibly busy filled with exhibits, one after another. It started out with one of the freshest exhibits I've ever been invited to participate in. Colbalt Studio one of the newest alternative spaces in Pilsen. Cobalt Studio is an artist run space. Studio artists, Adriana Baltazar and Antonio Martinez work separately and collaborate on occasion to produce thoughtful public art that is meaningful for it's communities.

More and more I have been drawn to illustration and have been rewarded with illustration gigs here and there. My most recent work is more graphically oriented. Here's the update on my shows and images of some of my newest and most recent paintings and drawings.

One of the best things about what I do for a living as a freelance artist and illustrator and teaching artist is getting to work on cool and exciting projects that are often near and dear to my heart and the other is collaborate with amazing and talented artists and people in the industry. I recently became reacquainted with an old friend and client of mine from when I had a studio in Wicker Park. Dian Sourelis is a graphic designer, director and principal partner of Brainforest, Inc. Design firm, a Creative agency located in Pilsen. We recently came across one another again. And she invited me to show at the Brainforest Gallery housed in the design firm headquarters. That is where I am currently showing along with illustrator Clare Roseann currently a graduate student at the University of Chicago. So check out their web sites and links.

There has been a lot of good stuff happening and certainly one of the highlights for me was getting to do a surprise exhibit organized by Arturo Avedaño director of La Llorona Gallery in Lincoln Park in the beginning of August with the illustrious Alfredo Matus, artist, curator and director of the José Maria Velasco gallery in one of Mexico City's coolest of coolest homegrown neighborhoods "Tepito". The other highlight is exhibiting this fall with two of my favorite graphic designers and illustrators, Chema Skandal and Eric J. Garcia. The cool thing is that they both live in Chicago. Chema originally hails from Mexico City and is one of the premier Mexican graphics and illustrator to come out of el D.F and is rapidly becoming a global sensation. Eric J. Garcia is originally from New Mexico but has been in Chicago quietly making a name for himself. An art educator, graphic and political comic illustrator, and tremendous draftsman.
Our collaboration exhibit is titled "Tigers, Totems and Tamales" Opening Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Oxalá Fine Art Gallery, 1653 W. 18th Street/ 6pm - 10pm.

2011 Summer and Fall Exhibits and Events:
July 9 - 23

FRESH PAINT

Recent work by 12 Chicago Artists

Colbalt Studio

1950 W. 21st. Storefront.

Chicago, IL 60608

Directors: Adriana Baltazar and Antonio Martínez

July 29 – August 12

Spunky Funky

ALFREDO MATUS AND DIANA SOLĺS

Opening Reception: Friday, July 29, 2011- 6pm – 10pm

La Llorona Gallery

1474 W. Webster Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

773. 281-8460

Contact: Arturo Avedaño

August 12 – Sept 9

BEYOND WHIMSY – Paintings and Drawings

DIANA SOLÍS AND CLARE ROSEAN

Show Opening and Artist Reception: August 5,^,2011 – 6-10pm

Chicago Art District’s 2^nd Friday August 12, 2011- 6-10pm

Brainforest Gallery

1932 S. Halsted, suite 406

312. 492-6600

Contact: Dian Sourelis

September _ - October 31

TIGERS, TOTEMS AND TAMALES: ERIC GARCIA, CHEMA SKANDAL & DIANA SOLÍS

Illustration, drawing and painting

Show Opening and Artist Reception: September 10, 2011 – 6-10pm

Exhibition runs through October 8, 2011

Oxalá Fine Arts Gallery

1653 W. 18^th Street

Chicago, IL 60608

312.850-1655

Contact: Omar Valencia

To view Diana Solis’ artwork online please visit

www.dianasolis.com

http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com

www.artslant .com/dianasolis

To schedule a studio visit please call 773. 235-0075 or email diana210@hotmail.com to make an appointment

STAY TUNED MORE TO COME AND REPORTS AND PICS FROM MY MAY 2011 CURATED EXHIBIT "THE FIRST ANNUAL PILSEN COASTER SHOW. Over 30 participating artists and 120 re-purposed and artist inspired coaster work. The idea of artist trading cards will never be the same.

Links and Friends:
http://cobaltartstudio.blogspot.com
www.brainforest.com
http://chemaskandal.blogspot.com
www.clarerosean.com
www.artistamundo.com/matus
www.southvalleyart.com/eric/ArtistStatement-Eric%20Garcia.html
www.handcutdesigns.com

New Work December 2010

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These are my latest works on paper. They are acrylic wash and ink on acid free Kraft paper. There will be more drawings like these in the very near future.

Pilsen Holiday Art Sale and Tianguis Navideño

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 3, 2010

CONTACT:

Diana Solís

Telephone: 773. 235-0075

Email: diana210@hotmail.com

http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com

PILSEN HOLIDAY ART SALE AND TIANGUIS

Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, 2010

A great opportunity to shop locally and purchase extraordinary one-of-a-kind works of art and crafts while enjoying music and delicious foods

(Chicago) Please join us for the Pilsen Holiday Art Sale and Tianguis (Market) featuring 30 + independent and local artists and crafters displaying and selling the best of arts, DIY handmade, and Latin American craft and paper arts.

This exciting two-day holiday Market located in the heart of Pilsen will take place on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 from 12noon – 7pm at Casa Juan Diego, 2020 S. Blue Island Ave. Admission is free, select from original paintings, prints, unique clothing and fashion, ceramics, jewelry, DIY handmade crafts, cards, plush toys, screen printed t-shirts, zines, comics, free trade Latin American goods and handicraft.

In addition to the unique works of art and craft, the event will include live music by the group Jaro Chicanos, and singer, songwriter Sandra Antongiorgi and Gonzalo Cordova formally of Grammy nominated Sones de México. Traditional Mexican foods, Heart’s Desire Vegan Foods, delicious baked goods provided by Bella Nor pastries and Casa Girl Cupcakes. And a book and literature section by Contratiempo literary cultural magazine.

Participating artists include: Susana Aguilar, Ruben Aguilar, Crystal Alcalá, Benjamin Anaya, Adriana Baltazar, Patricia Bakle, Emma Bottari, La Fee Brune, Desiree Castro, Casa Girl Cupcakes, Contratiempo Magazine, Roberto Ferreyra, El Stitch y Bitch, Esperanza Gama, Heart’s Desire Vegan, Krystin Grenon, Nachieli Macias, Jeff Abbey Maldonado, Antonio Martínez, Naomi Martínez, Nicole Marroquín, Metzli Cultural Organization. Mary Miller, Monique Moreno, Jean Parisi, Hilesh Patel, Patrick Patterson, Caroline Paul, Jaclin Paul, Patty Peixoto, Norbella Peña, Lizette Anguiano-Rhulessin, Celia Ruiz, Victor Salinas, Diana Sánchez, Vanessa Sánchez, Angela Scalisi, Mary Schumann, Chema Skandal, Diana Solís, Enrique Solís, Roberto Valadez,

Sal Vega, Corrine Webb, Norma Yañez, Francisca Zarate.

Casa Juan Diego is located at 2020 S. Blue Island, two doors north of 21st Street in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Plenty of street parking

Bus routes: Ashland #9; Blue Island #60; or 16/18^th street Bus.

Diana Solís, Patty Peixoto and Magda Dejose Exhibiting at Efebinas Cafe, Chicago, IL

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Hi Everyone,
Please stop by to check my new work at Efebinas Cafe. The exhibit VOYAGE/VIAGEM features new work by Patty Peixoto, Magda Dejose and myself. All work is available for sale. The exhibit opened on October 16 during the 8th Annual 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios that weekend and will run through November 5th, 2010. Prices range from $60 - $350

NEWS/EXHIBITIONS AND MORE.
I am currently showing work at the following venues and galleries in Pilsen.

MADE IN PILSEN 5, Group Exhibit. Prospectus Gallery, 1210 W. 18th Street Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm. 312.733-6132 October - December.

VOYAGE/VIAGEM: NEW HORIZONS, TALES AND OFFERINGS
Featuring new work by Patty Peixoto, Magda Dejose and Diana Solís. Efebinas Cafe, 1640 S. Blue Island. Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm Tel: 312. 243-9790 Oct - Nov. 5

DIANA SOLIS DRAWINGS AND ILLLUSTRATIONS, Olive Harvey College, Visual and Performing Arts Department. 1001 S. Woodlawn, 773. 291-6100 contact Department Chair Yolanda Duran.

OXALA FINE ARTS, 1653 W. 18th Street. Tel: 312. 850- 1655 October - December 2010

Stay tuned for my annual DECEMBER PILSEN HOLIDAY ART SHOW. This year featuring local Pilsen and Little Village DIY Krafty chica and chicos. Dates: December 4th and 5th. Venue to be announced. For more information, please contact me at diana210@hotmail.com

Skateboard Deck Art for Exhibit at Oxala Fine Arts, 2010

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Working sketches for custom painted skateboard decks. The final design and decks are on exhibit at Oxalá Fine Arts, 1653 W. 18th Street until August 25, 2010. (See above image)
All works are for sale unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact me through this blog site or email me at diana210@hotmail.com

New Works on Paper, drawings & paintings Exhibit, Oxala Fine Arts, 2010

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The Peace Offering, drawing, Ink, acrylic and watercolor pencil on Bristol vellum paper, 9" x 9", 2010

Healing Odyssey, drawing, ink, acrylic wash, and watercolor on Bristol vellum paper, 9" x 9", 2010 Bottom: Healing Odyssey, painting, ink, acrylic and watercolor pencil on Bristol vellum paper, 16" x 16", 2010

Escuadrón Nopalero, ink, acrylic and watercolor on bristol vellum, 9" x 9", 2010

Hand-cut paper, 2009

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Mama Bird, 2009, hand-cut paper, 12" x 12"
I wanted to post this work since October 2009. But haven't had the chance. These are hand-cut paper pieces that I did for last years' 2009 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios Art walk.

Angry Tree, levitation not required, 2009, (detail) hand-cut paper, 12" x 12"

La Jaranera, 2009, hand-cut paper, 12" x 12"

Oxalá Fine Arts 5th Anniversary and Exhibit 2010

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Dear friends, enjoy these photos from my solo exhibit and opening at Oxalá Fine Arts 5th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 26, 2010. For those of you that couldn't make it we will have a closing party July 24, 2010 from 6pm - 10pm. Bring a friend and la familia. The Escuadrón Nopalero will perform again. Performance time to be announced. Contact Omar Valencia at Oxalá for more information at 312. 850-1655

Enjoy these photos from the opening night. I welcome all of your comments. Thank you.

El escuadrón Nopalero being led by Pilsenita one of the principal characters.

Susana and Elbia, two of the Nopaleros and performers.

Nacheli, myself and Joaquin at my opening.

Hand painted skateboard Decks, drawings, new work on paper series, painted toys, a side-walk parade and performance by El Esquadrón Nopalero. And this is a first, my artwork comes to life with the special performance by local Pilsen artists, friends, professional acrobats, actors, and clowns.

Omar Valencia owner of Oxalá Fine Arts went all out celebrating his gallery and store's 5th anniversary. My blessings and many thanks go out to Omar, Patrick and friends for making this possible. It was a perfect night. The atmosphere was festive, DJ Mar spinning global beats, and down home dance music, food by local Pilsen restaurants, Cocina Mundial and Fogata Village. The white tent in the front welcomed guests and the backyard garden was made available for all to chill. There was a feeding frenzy moment when it came to buying my artwork. I am proud to announce that the exhibit and anniversary celebration was a huge success. New work was quickly brought in the following Monday to replace what sold. So yes, there is some very cool artwork for sale.

Dear Friends, here are two of the fliers announcing the opening of "Heroes and other Strange Things" my solo exhibit and side-walk parade and performance during Oxalá Fine Arts 5th anniversary celebration. The exhibit will run thru July 24, 2010.

For those of you that could not attend the opening we are going to have a closing exhibition party complete with another side-walk parade and performance by El Escuadrón Nopalero. Come see my characters from my artwork come alive, as performed by local Pilsen artists, Jean Parisi, Lionel Bottari, Susana Aguilar, Douglas Grew, Jacqueline Negrete, and Rosalie Mancera.
Join us for a celebration of life, art and culture. Closing: Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 6pm - 10pm. Performance time to be announced.

2" x 3" ink drawings, May 2010

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On Monday, May 5th I decided to start a new series of ink drawings on 2" x 3" Bristol Vellum artist trading cards. Some of you may recognize recurring characters from previous drawings and others that are completely new. I am hoping to draw nine drawings a week for the next five weeks up until my next solo exhibit on June 26, 2010 at Oxala Fine Arts celebrating their fifth year anniversary. Oxala Fine Arts is located at 1653 W. 18th Street in Pilsen. For more information please contact Gallery Director, Omar Valencia at 312. 850-1655

Winter Self Portrait in my kitchen and studio interiors 2009

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Winter Self Portrait in my kitchen.

Partial view of my studio summer 2009

At my work table, summer 2009

Dear Friends, and for many of you who read my blog or happen to stumble upon it while surfing the web and checking out artists sites. I want to say thank you for your wonderful support. I am deeply indebted to the hundreds of friends, supporters and community from far and near that contributed to making the fundraiser that was organized on my behalf to help with my medical costs and recuperation this past February 2010 at Casa Aztlan in Pilsen a tremendous success.

Special thanks goes out to Víctor and Leticia Cortes and family for organizing and rallying everyone and to the music groups Los Pichardo and Son del Viento, to my fellow artists and poets that generously donated their work and to Casa Aztlan for providing the space. As some of you might know I have been battling breast cancer and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for over twenty years. I have been in remission since 2008.

In February I had preventive surgery to remove my ovaries and fallopian tubes due to my history and high risk for developing other forms of cancer, in particular ovarian cancer. I am happy to report that the surgery went fine and there were no complications, and I am recuperating well. Two months after surgery I am now starting to get back to some serious art making.

Again, I thank everyone for their generous support, camaraderie and friendship. With much peace and love, Diana.

Diana Solis Holiday Raffle extended to January 6, 2010

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Dear Friends, there's no rush to buy a Raffle ticket right before Christmas.
By popular demand My Holiday Art Work Raffle has been extended to January 6, 2010. Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day.
Join us at Oxalá Fine Arts, 1653 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 850-1655 on January 6, 7pm for hot Mexican chocolate and Rosca de Reyes where we will draw the winning tickets for two of my original works of art. Please click on flier to view large version.

If you like to purchase a Raffle ticket online you can use PayPal on my blog site. Paypal buttons are being currently installed or by check before January 5th contact me via my email at diana210@hotmail.com and a raffle ticket number will be assigned to you. Please include Name, address, phone and email.

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo!

New Work, December 2009

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The little Gardner, December, 2009. Acrylic, ink and watercolor on Bristol Vellum, 71/2" x 7"
Available for purchase. Price: $200 US (unframed) Artwork by Diana Solís
Category: Painting, Drawing, Illustration
All paintings are available for purchase unless otherwise noted.

Arte y Papel Diana Solis Studio: Diana Solís Holiday Art Sale and Raffle

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Arte y Papel Diana Solis Studio: Diana Solís Holiday Art Sale and Raffle Extended to January 6, 2010!
Dear Friends, there's no rush to buy a Raffle ticket right before Christmas. Now you can put that Christmas bonus or a little extra cash to good use.
By popular demand My Holiday Art Work Raffle has been extended to January 6, 2010. Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day.
Join us at Oxalá Fine Arts, 1653 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 850-1655 on January 6, 7pm for hot Mexican chocolate and Rosca de Reyes where we will draw the winning tickets for two of my original works of art. Please click on flier to view large version.

If you like to purchase a Raffle ticket online you can use PayPal on my blog site. Paypal buttons are being currently installed or by check before January 5th contact me via my email at diana210@hotmail.com and a raffle ticket number will be assigned to you. Please include Name, address, phone and email.

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo!

Diana Solís Holiday Art Sale and Raffle

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Pilsen Open Studios 2009

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Invitation to Diana Solís & Esperanza Gama's Exhibit during 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios 2009

New Series: Small works on paper, summer 2009

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Art at the Market / Arte en el Mercado 2009

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2009

Contact: Diana Solís
(773) 235-0075
Email: diana210@hotmail.com

Art at the Market / Arte en el Mercado 2009

Join Casa Studio artist DIANA SOLÍS and Colibri Studio/Gallery artists MONTSERRAT ALSINA AND ROBERTO FERREYA, and SOL HERNÁNDEZ debuting La cocina de Sol featuring delectable regional Mexican cuisine including vegetarian breakfast taquitos.

Every Sunday beginning July 5 – September 27 from 9AM – 2PM
At the Pilsen Community Market / Chicago Farmers Market 2009
The Pilsen Community Market is conveniently located in the Chicago Community Bank parking lot at the intersection of Halsted and 18th Street.

Artists Diana Solis, Monteserrat Alsina and Roberto Ferreyra are local community artists. Beginning Sunday July 5, at 9am – 2pm they will be participating on Sundays at the Pilsen Community market where they will offer a range of affordable artwork including prints, posters, small works on paper, and in addition, will be offering summer art classes beginning the second week in July. Classes in painting, drawing and mixed media for children and adults will be held at Colibri Studio/Gallery, 2032 W. 18th Street between Damen and Hoyne.

Enjoy Sunday in Pilsen bring the family and invite your friends and neighbors. Now in its second season The Pilsen Community Market offers locally grown fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and delicious food. Shop for one-of-a-kind and unique arts and crafts by area artists and designers and music by local musicians. For a complete listing of vendors and restaurants please go to the website: www.pilsencommunitymarket.com

Contacts and Links
Casa Studio/ Diana Solis: http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com
Pilsen Community Market: www.pilsencommunitymarket.com
Colibri Studio Roberto Ferreyra: nahui_ollin.sbcglobal.net
Sol Hernández, La Cocina de Sol: soltoledo@msn.com

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Please click on poster image to see details.

Dear Friends, please join me for my first Annual Summer Open Studio. A two-day exhibition and art sale. I've been living in Pilsen for a little over a year and I 've been wanting to have an Open Studio. I 'll be featuring new works on paper, paintings, drawings and of course there will be plenty of posters of past and current works available for collectors of all ages. You can get to my studio, Casa Studio located at 1011 W. 20th Place 2nd floor, between Morgan and Carpenter Streets. If you are driving, street parking is available on either Morgan, Carpener or 21st Street.

Appetizers and refreshments will be on the on the ground level, back yard, main exhibit on the second floor. Please invite friends, colleagues and family. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on June 20 -21, 2009. Casa Studio is open year round by appointment. For more information, please call 773.235-0075 or email diana210@hotmail.com or contact me directly via my blog site.

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Recent Drawings April/May 2009

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Diana Solís.

Little Uknown wonders I and II 2009. Ink, watercolor, graphite and opaque painting marker on Arches watercolor paper. 50 x 30 inches and 48 x 44 inches.

New Work on Paper April- May 2009

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Diana Solís.
Festival de los toros. 2009. Acrylic on BFK Rives Paper, 10 x 135/8 inches. 25.5 cm x 34.5 cm

Tormenta Primaveral. 2009. Acrylic on BFK Rives Paper. 10 x 5/8 inches. 25.5 cm x 34.5 cm

La ruta mágica. 2009. Acrylic on BFK Rives Paper. 10 x 135/8 inches. 25.5 cm x 34.5 cm

El comienzo del reino animal. 2009.
Acrylic on BFK Rives Paper, 10 x 135/8 inches. 25.5 cm x 34.5 cm

If your are interested in purchasing any of these works and others featured on past posts.
Please contact me directly via email diana210@hotmail.com

To view more of my work you can also visit the following sites: www.artslant.com www.theflatironproject.com

Studio is open by appointment.
If you are in or planning a visit to Chicago and would like to schedule a studio visit. Please please contact me via email and or call the studio at 773. 235-0075

Your comments are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to view my blog site.

New Work on paper

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Diana Solís. Otonal. 2009. Acrylic on Paper. 28.5 x 22 inches

Recently exhibited at Chicago ARTEahora 2nd Annual Latin American Art Fair

Artist Photo and Brief Bio

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Diana Solís: Painter and Art Educator
Photo by Víctor Espinoza

Diana Solis was born in 1956 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México and raised in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. In 1997, she received her BFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She began her career as a documentary photographer. However, she was inspired to pursue painting while studying under Kerry James Marshal. Her experience as an arts educator and community-based artist spans more than thirty years. According to Ms. Solis, "The importance of teaching and providing art to our community is an invaluable resource; it pushes against the tide, providing infinite possibilities of being."

Diana's photography, mixed media, works on paper, and most recently her illustrations have been exhibited throughout the United States, Mexico, Spain and Germany. Ms. Solís lives in Chicago working as an artist-in-residence in Chicago Public Schools and in community-based after school programs in conjunction with Pros Arts Studio where she holds a position as a visual artist.

Exhibits April & May 2009

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Current Exhibits April & May 2009

Diana Solís Small Works on Paper
Open House hosted by Del Sol Realty
1441 W. 18th Street Sunday April 19 2pm - 8pm

Pilsen Artists
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
911 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 414.672.2787 Fax: 414.755.1960
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, Noon to 5pm
Admission to the gallery is FREE
Find WPCA on Mapquest
Exhibit runs through April 25

Arte Ahora
2n Annual Latin American Art Fair
River North Gallery District
233 W. Huron Main Floor
April 30 - May 4, 2009
www.chicagoarteahora.com

Hector Duarte, Soid Pastrana and Diana Solís
Feria del Libro Mexican y Latino en Chicago 2009
Northeastern Illinois University
May 13 - 17
FREE and Open to the Public
ferialibrochicago.blogspot.com

News • Noticias
April 2009
Diana Solís receives the 2009 Sor Juana Women of Achievement
Award given by the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org

Diana Solís, Visual Artist
Paintings • Illustration • Works on Commission
CasaStudio
1011 W. 20th Place #2
Chicago, IL 60608
773. 235-0075
Emails: diana210@hotmail.com
210diana@gmail.com
http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com

Artist Resume updated April 2009

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Diana Solís
Chicago, IL U.S.A.
E-mails: diana210@hotmail.com
210diana@gmail.com
http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com
www.flatironproject.com

EDUCATION:
1997 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2006 – Present: Artist-in-Residence, Painting and Drawing Instructor, After School and
Community Arts Programs, Pros Arts Studios, Chicago, IL
2001 Artist-in-Residence, Community Art Workshops, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
1997 Adjunct Professor of Art, Humanities Department, San Agustine College, Chicago

SOLO AND TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS:
2008 “A TODA MADRE”, Esperanza Gama and Diana Solís, La Llorona Gallery,
Chicago, IL
2007 “CENTRO DE ATRACCIÓN”, New Work by Diana Solís, Dubhe Carreño Gallery, Chicago, IL
2006 “HARD AND SOFT” New works by Carmen Perez and Diana Solís, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
2005 DIANA SOLíS, “BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY”, Dubhe Carreño Gallery,
Chicago, IL
DIANA SOLIS AND ESPERANZA GAMA, Las Manos Gallery, Chicago, IL

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITS:
2009 PILSEN ARTISTS, Walkers Point Center for the Arts, Milwaukee, WI
“ARTE AHORA”, Chicago’s 2nd Annual Latin American Art Fair, Chicago, IL
2008 “MADE IN THE USA” University of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
18th STREET PILSEN OPEN STUDIOS, “MADE IN PILSEN III”, Prospectus Gallery, Chicago, IL
“LA VIDA SIN FIN”, 22 Annual Day of the Dead Exhibit 2008, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL
“ARTE AHORA”, Chicago’s First Latin American Art Fair, River East Center,
Chicago, IL
2007 MATCH, Dubhe Carreno Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005 DIVERSITY AND SPIRIT, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA CHICAGO, Dubhe Carreno Gallery, Chicago, IL
2004 ZALCE TIEMPO Y TESTIMONIO: PROYECTO COLECTIVO BINACIONAL, Palacio de Gobierno, Morelia, Michoacán, México
2003 AROUND THE COYOTE FALL ARTS FESTIVAL, The Flat Iron Arts Building, Chicago, IL
2002 ELEMENTS EXP-36 AIGUA, Centre Civic Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain
2000 COINCIDENCIAS, Museo de Culturas Populares, Toluca, Mexico

AWARDS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
2009 Recipient Sor Juana Women of Achievement Award, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL
2005 Illinois Arts council Technical Assistance Grant, Chicago, IL
2001 Illinois Arts council Governor’s International Arts exchange Program, Chicago, IL
1997 Faculty Prize in Photography, Film and Electronic Media, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
1991 Illnois Arts Council Completion Grant, Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
1987 Graduate College Research fellowship in Photography, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
1986 Neighborhood Arts Portfolio Development Grant, Chicago Arts Council, Chicago, IL

SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL
Françoise de Brugada, Paris, France
Bertha Ruiz de la Concha, Mexico City, Mexico
Fred Hanson, New York, NY
Sandra Cisneros, San Antonio, Texas
Beatriz and David Gartler, Chicago, IL
Ruth Horowitz, New York, NY
Mary Kay Vaughan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Carlos Schaffer, Mexico City, Mexico
Laura Munt and Ferran Kali Kelonen, Barcelona, Spain

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PUBLICATIONS:
Edelman, Maciel, Olivia “Vanguardia en Latinoamérica, Revista Iberoamericana, Vol. LXXIV No. 224 University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA Cover Illustration (July – September 2008)
Lynderson, Kari “Diana Solís y Patricia Acosta: La oscuridad y la luz de sus mundos de fantasia,” Contratiempo Magazine, Issue No. 59 Chicago, IL (September – October 2008)
Aparecio, R. Frances and Sandoval-Sánchez, Alberto “Hybridismos Culturales: la literatura y cultura de los latinos en los Estados unidos, “ Revista Iberoamericana, Vol. LXXI, No.212
University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA Cover Illustration (July – September 2005)
Negro, Delia “Diana Solís y su Exploración Creativa,” Contratiempo Magazine, Issue No. 15
Chicago, IL (July 2004)
Gaweki, E. Marsha “Diana Solís: Painting Mountains in Wicker Park,” La Raza, Arena Cultural Supplement Chicago, IL (July 9, 2000)
Garza, Marie, Melita “Showing her Colors,” Latina Magazine (September 1998)
Mendieta, Ana “Report, Wicker Park Gentrify,” Chicago Sun-Times (December 26, 1999)
Badikian, Beatriz “Mapmaker Revisited,” Gladsome Books Cover Illustration (1999)

Diana Solís Biography

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DIANA SOLÍS

Born: Mexico
Residence:Chicago
Blog Site and Links: dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com
www.theflatironproject.com

Diana Solís was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico in 1956.
At age one she traveled with her mother from Monterrey, N.L. to join her father in Chicago where she has lived for over 50 years. Diana Solís attended Columbia College, Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus, while at the University of Illinois she was given the opportunity to attend a summer seminar sponsored by the Latin American Studies Department at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma, U.N.A.M. graduate school of economics in Mexico City. It was this experience along with previous trips to her birth land as a freelance photographer that she decided to live and work in Mexico City. (1981 – 1997)

In 1997, she returned to Chicago and completed her undergraduate studies, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. From 1976– 1997 her primary work was in photography (documentary and photojournalism). 1996 to the present she has dedicated herself to painting full-time. The art and photography of Diana Solis has been included in numerous local, national and international group and solo exhibitions in venues such as, The National Museum of Mexican Art, Museum of Science and Industry, Fassbinder Gallery, the University Museum of Southern Illinois Carbondale University, Aldo Castillo Gallery, Dubhe Carreño Gallery, Morlan Gallery Transylvania University, Lexington Kentucky, The Art Center, Highland Park, Illinois, Oak Park Art League, Northeastern Illinois University, Columbia College, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, Illinois, State University of New York, New Paltz, New York, Universidad Tecnólogia de México, Mexico City, Mexico, Centre Civic Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain, Museo de Culturas Populares, Toluca Mexico, Café Schraders, Berlin, Germany, Institut Français d'Amérique Latine, Mexico City, Mexico among others.

Diana Solís is a teaching artist with Pros Arts Studio in Chicago, where she teaches painting and drawing in community, after school and artist-in-residency programs in Chicago area schools. In addition to working with Pros Arts Studio, Diana is also a freelance illustrator and full-time painter.

Pilsen Farmers Market: The best of buddies, dos angelitos at the market.

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See you next Sunday, October 12th at Pilsen Community Market, 18th and Halsted until October 26, hasta pronto, from the gals and Comino at Arte y Papel Studio.

Small Works on Paper: Luchador Calaca, "El Canicas" from the calavera series, 2008

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"El rey" from the Calavera series, 2008

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"Perro Calaquense" from the small works on paper calavera series, 2008

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Luchador Calaca, El ecologista, small work on paper calavera series.

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New Small Works on paper Series, The calavera series celebrating Día de los Muertos, 2008, "Calaquita Nopalera".

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I began this Calavera series last month in September. I hope to have at least 50 done by Octobers' 18th Street Open Studios. Whether I have 50 or 100 by October 18, I know that I'll be doing these throughout the year. They're way too much fun to stop. The originals are for sale at Sundays Pilsen Community Market. And, if you cannot get an original right away, I have lovely laser color posters for a modest price. Enjoy the one's that made it to the photographer. More to come later.

I think this little Calaca Angelito needs a comb.

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Arte y Papel Artesanias
Wire and paper Calavera Angelito

Calaca Angelitos, (Skeleton Angels) Not just for Día de los Muertos, but surely appropriate since Día de los muertos is rapidly approaching. (Nov. 2 ) Arte y Papel Studio did sell out this past Sunday. But we will have a fresh batch for this upcoming Sunday, October 12th.
Price: $20.00 Artist: Susana Aguilar look for her label "Que muertos Cargas".

Not just for Día de los Muertos.

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Arte y Papel Artesanias
Wire and paper Angelito Calavera by Susana Aguilar.

This cute little guy is but one of the many little Calavera Angelitos we now have on sale at Arte y Papel Studios (Changarro) Stall at Pilsen's Sunday Community Market. The market runs until October 26. 2008 You can find Arte y Papel Studio at the upcoming 4th annual 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios Art walk and Festival October 18 and 19th. 1441 West 18th Street, 1st Floor right next to the Jumping Bean Café. Our festival hours will be Sat. October 18, 10am - 9pm & Sun. October 19, 10am - 7pm. Join the art walk and view over 40 artist studios.

To schedule a visit on premises at the Arte y Papel Studio located in the heart of Pilsen and for more information regarding the 18th Street Open Studios and our location on the map, please contact Diana Solís at 773. 235-0075 and or email diana210@hotmail.com

Calavera Equilibristas

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Arte y Papel Artesanias
A pair of handmade wood Mexican Calavera Equilibristas

This is a toy for all ages. Not just for the little ones in the family. Many a discerning Toy collector will be enthralled to find these in Chicago made by local Pilsen Mexican Artists.

Arte y Papel is working on creating more Mexican style wooden toys.

Just as promised photos of our latest Mexican artesanias, (Crafts) handmade by Chicago Artists.

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Arte y Papel Artesanias

Wire and paper Sirena by local artist Susana Aguilar. All I can say is once this beauty came to our table we immediately sold out of most of our wire and paper crafts. Now we can't make them fast enough. Price for the mermaids begin at $35 and up. Still, more photos to come of our little calavera angelitos and wooden equilibristas.

Always the dutiful son. Comino hanging out at the Market.

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Looking, but not at the camera. That's Comino for you. He usually accompanies us to the market on Sundays. I swear, I would probably be rich by now if I charged a fee for petting my dog. He gets more attention then our artwork. Maybe it's time to make him work for his keep.

Original art, drawings, Ink on paper & acrylic paintings on paper and handmade Mexican wooden Toys.

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Check out the view! Diana's table with some of the goodies. Stop by and visit Arte y Papel Studio at the Pilsen Community Market. 18th and Halsted until October 26. 9am - 2pm
On behalf of Esperanza Gama, Diana Solís and Susana Aguilar we hope to see you there. Enjoy the fall, great art, food, produce and craft. Support your local and area artisians, artists, café's and farmers.

Esperanza con la sonrisa ancha Sunday at the Market.

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Fellow artist and partner in crime, and all around renaissance women, Esperanza Gama sitting by her table at Arte y Papel Studio's stall. Her specialty, Prints: etchings, intaglio, wood cuts, drawings, illustration and paintings on Amate (bark) paper from Mexico.

Arte y Papel Studio is also proud to announce our newest addition to the crew, local artist and craftmaker par'excellance Susana Aguilar. Look for her craft under the label, "Que muertes cargas". I announced in our last post in mid September Arte y Papel Studio will be featuring Toys! For the decerning collector and kids of all ages. We now have hand crafted wooden Mexican style toys made by yours truly and paper Mache and wire Calaveras (skulls) and Luchadores (Mexican wrestlers.) Get them while they're hot. Just in time for Día de los Muertos. We can't wait to get the photos of these new crafts so we can post them.

The French Connection: Pilsen Community Market

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This is Christian Desmigneux our French connection. A good friend. He's been helping us out every Sunday set up our stall at the Market. He's really getting into the spirit and has even been making sales. Who said the French were only good at cooking and fine wines...

Join us every Sunday in October at the Pilsen Community Market.

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Here I am coffee in hand, sitting in front of my Arte y Papel Changarro (stall) last Sunday at the Pilsen Community Market. A little relaxed after setting up. I think Esperanza Gama and I finally got the hang of this. Now all we need is the customers to start showing up.

Summer Time. Pros Arts Garage Sale, June 2008

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I am not pro war. But I couldn't resist the opportunity to take this photo. Comino and I posing in my neighbor's amusement park tank.

Fall Exhibition Schedule

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Diana Solís' Fall Exhibition Update

Voces de Mujeres, Retrospective of Chicago Artists- Group Show
Carlos & Dominguez Fine Arts, 1538 W. Cullerton Street
Gallery Hours, Thursday - Sat, 11:00am - 5:00pm or by appointment.
September 6 through October 11, 2008
773. 580-8053
(Drawings on paper: Ink and color pencil from the series "Somos de la tierra", 2008)

Made in the USA, Sept. 26 - October 26
University Museum of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
www.museum.siu.edu/
(One large work on paper titled: Arbol de la vida, 2007, acrylic on watercolor paper, 36" x 60")

La Vida Sin Fin, 22nd Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition 2008
The National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
312. 738-1503
Opening Reception: Friday, September 26, 2008 6:00 - 8:30pm
Exhibition runs through December 14
www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
(Exhibiting two Drawings on paper: Ink and color pencil from the series "Somos de la tierra", 2008)

Pilsen 18th Street Open Studios Art Walk & Festival
October 18 and 19, 2008
Festival Kick Off and Grand Opening
Friday, October 17, 6pm - 10pm
Prospectus Art Gallery
1210 W. 18th Street
Diana Solis and Benjamin Anaya
photography and Paintings
1441 W. 18th Street, 2nd Floor.
October 18 and 19, 2008
Saturday October 18, 11am - 10pm
Sunday, October 19, 11am - 7pm
www.pilsenopenstudios.com

Don't Forget Art at the Market every Sunday until October 26, 2008 Corner of 18th Street and Halsted Streets in the parking lot of Community Bank.

For more information on the above mentioned exhibitions, please contact Diana Solis and or call the numbers or visit the websites of each gallery and museum as listed.
To view work by Diana Solis or schedule a studio visit please call 773. 235-0075 to view work online link to http://dianasolisarteypapel.blogspot.com/

Favorites: Illustrators of all time.

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Harvard Business Review

illustrations for an article titled "Strategies To Fight Low Cost Rivals".

Asaf Hanuka, comics, illustrator and Graphic Designer. The other half of twin Tomer Hanuka. These guys are on my top list of favorite illustrators of all time. I am compiling a list and blog sites of my favorites. Stay tuned for more great illustrations and sites. Check out their blog site:
Tropical Toxic

Through the Woods, 16" x 20", acrylic on watercolor paper, 2007

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La reina del bosque from the series "Somos de la tierra", 22 inch by 30 inch, ink, color pencil on vellum paper, 2008

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Crispy Critter Calaveras, from the series , "Somos de la tierra", 22 inch x 30 inch, Ink, color pencil on paper, 2008

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Somos de la tierra, new drawing series 2008

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LARGE WORK ON PAPER

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Diana Solis Arte y Papel at Sunday Pilsen Community Market

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Dear Friends,

Arte y Papel/Diana Solis Studio, Benjamin Anaya, Real Fantasies Books and Arts: literary editor, photographer and promoter of Libros de Mexico on art, culture and literature and Esperanza Gama, paintings, original works on paper, prints, lithographs, posters.

Invite you to join us
every Sunday at the Pilsen Community Market (Farmers' Market) July 27th through October 26, 2008 in the parking lot of Chicago Community Bank located at 1800 S. Halsted St. from 9am - 2pm.

Over 12 vendors: produce, fruits, hot foods, local cafe's, bakeries, artists and artisians. Live music provided by local Pilsen musicians courtesy of Real Fantasies.
Coming September 27, 2008 Arte y Papel/Diana Solis Studio and Esperanza Gama will be offering hand made artesania; masks, luchadores, toys estilo Mexicano.

Stop by Invite your friends, bring the whole family and friendly pooches are always welcome.
Good sustainable food, good company, help the community grow.
Support your local vendors, small business, artists, farmers and growers.

For information on the happenings of the Pilsen Community Market visit the website:www.pilsencommunitymarket.org or call Norma Alanis at (773) 459-0029

Arte y Papel/Diana Solis Studio Contact: 773. 235-0075 for studio visit.
Esperanza Gama
www.esperanzagama.net

Benjamin Anaya Real Fantasies Books and Arts
Blog space: http://realfantasiesbooks.blogspot.com

Diana Solis Arte y Papel at Sunday Pilsen Community Market

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