LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS DONATE WORKS OF ART TO HELP YOUNG LATINAS
FORT WORTH, TX (April 21, 2014) – The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Fort Worth Chapter (HWNT FW) will host ArtSí, their 10th Annual Art Show and Silent Auction at the Historic Artes de la Rosa Fort Worth Cultural Center for the Arts, 1440 N. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, on Saturday, June 7th at 6:00 pm. ArtSí is the leading fundraiser for HWNT FW, which supports scholarships for graduates of the Latinas In Progress Educational Series (LIP).
This year’s ArtSí program will be extraordinary as we celebrate a Decade of Latina Art; showcasing pieces from local, national and international artists with silent auction donation baskets from several businesses in the DFW Area. ArtSí, led by Honorary Chair, Eva Bonilla, who was one of the founders of ArtSí and Co-Author of the Latinas In Progress (LIP) Program, will feature the amazing local artist, Lizeth J. Garcia. Garcia’s work resonates closely with the mission of HWNT FW of empowering women with her piece, “Raquel Torres”. Garcia states, “Women who broke the barriers of borders, language, and inequality; paved their own way and were absolutely unapologetic represent the strength that lives in every one of us.”
We are also very excited and honored to announce our Curator for ArtSí, the very talented William Campbell from the William Campbell Contemporary Art Gallery. Mr. Campbell, and his wife Pam Campbell have been an integral part of the Texas art scene for almost 40 years. Also, joining our star stellar cast is our Mistress of Ceremonies, Gloria Campos, who not only was a broadcast journalist for 40 years; she also currently serves on the Advisory Board of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
“HWNT Fort Worth is proud to celebrate 10 years of bringing together our community for an evening of supporting local art and students in pursuit of their academic dreams,” said HWNT Chair, Anette Soto. “In 2005, our chapter hosted a Latina Art Show with proceeds benefiting our scholarship program. The vision was beautiful- local Latinas supporting our local Latina students, transforming beautiful works of art into academic opportunities. This vision has grown into a tremendous event, ArtSi Art Show and Silent Auction, supported by local artists of both genders and many ethnicities, but the passionate cause has always remained the same.”
For more information please visit www.artsifw.org.
About Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Fort Worth
Established in 1987, HWNT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to promoting the participation of Hispanic women in public, corporate and civic arenas. In addition to sponsoring the LIP Education Series, the HWNT, the Fort Worth Chapter serves north Texas by hosting events that promote the advancement of women in public, corporate, and civic life. For more information about HWNT, Fort Worth Chapter visit http://www.hwntfw.org/
About Artes de la Rosa
Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all. For more information visit www.ArtesDeLaRosa.org
This year’s ArtSí program will be extraordinary as we celebrate a Decade of Latina Art; showcasing pieces from local, national and international artists with silent auction donation baskets from several businesses in the DFW Area. ArtSí, led by Honorary Chair, Eva Bonilla, who was one of the founders of ArtSí and Co-Author of the Latinas In Progress (LIP) Program, will feature the amazing local artist, Lizeth J. Garcia. Garcia’s work resonates closely with the mission of HWNT FW of empowering women with her piece, “Raquel Torres”. Garcia states, “Women who broke the barriers of borders, language, and inequality; paved their own way and were absolutely unapologetic represent the strength that lives in every one of us.”
We are also very excited and honored to announce our Curator for ArtSí, the very talented William Campbell from the William Campbell Contemporary Art Gallery. Mr. Campbell, and his wife Pam Campbell have been an integral part of the Texas art scene for almost 40 years. Also, joining our star stellar cast is our Mistress of Ceremonies, Gloria Campos, who not only was a broadcast journalist for 40 years; she also currently serves on the Advisory Board of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
“HWNT Fort Worth is proud to celebrate 10 years of bringing together our community for an evening of supporting local art and students in pursuit of their academic dreams,” said HWNT Chair, Anette Soto. “In 2005, our chapter hosted a Latina Art Show with proceeds benefiting our scholarship program. The vision was beautiful- local Latinas supporting our local Latina students, transforming beautiful works of art into academic opportunities. This vision has grown into a tremendous event, ArtSi Art Show and Silent Auction, supported by local artists of both genders and many ethnicities, but the passionate cause has always remained the same.”
For more information please visit www.artsifw.org.
About Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas – Fort Worth
Established in 1987, HWNT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to promoting the participation of Hispanic women in public, corporate and civic arenas. In addition to sponsoring the LIP Education Series, the HWNT, the Fort Worth Chapter serves north Texas by hosting events that promote the advancement of women in public, corporate, and civic life. For more information about HWNT, Fort Worth Chapter visit http://www.hwntfw.org/
About Artes de la Rosa
Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all. For more information visit www.ArtesDeLaRosa.org