“VIVA FRIDA” FESTIVAL
July 10th-July 18th, 2004

Scheduled Events:

ARS LONGA GALLERY: Artist, C.J. Wells opening reception (6-8PM). “FRIDA” images/paintings. Featured (cover) artist – Taos Magazine/ July, 2004 issue.

FRIDA movies and documentaries – showing at local Taos Schools. (dates & times to be advised). Entry/admission : monetary donation (of the donor’s choice) or donation of a new art supply. (All donations benefit “Change for Art for Kids”).

“FRIDA KAHLO DAY” --- Saturday, July 17th, 2004:

“Strut Your Stuff a-la-FRIDA KAHLO!!!!!” Stroll:

Assemble at the TCA parking lot. Stroll starts at 10AM.
FRIDA enthusiasts, Look-alike's (all ages/genders), strolling minstrels, musicians, etc. invited to join in and have fun! Let your creativity shine! Be FRIDA! Be Diego! Be Trotsky! Be a colorful character from Frida’s life! Be your expressive self and let your creativity shine!
? All participants asked to please bring a new art supply to donate to “Change for Art for Kids”. Thank You

“Celebrating Cultural Diversity” “Frida-Style” FASHION SHOW! :

- Presented by ARTE de OAXACA (the Home of Frida’s Closet).
- Fashion show starts @ 12:00 noon.
- 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte (on the shared patios of Arte de Oaxaca, Caffe Renato, and the TCA/Taos Center for the Arts)@ The TCA/STABLES GALLERY Lawn (back patio location) tel. # : (505) 737-0500.
- ARTISTS (on-site) painting : watch artists as they create their paintings.
- “FRIDA’S HAIR SALON”!!!!! : Yes! You , too can look like Frida –
- (or, at least your hair/adornments can!)—when you visit Frida’s Hair Salon!
- (donations for adornments benefits “Change for Art for Kids”! Thank You!)
- And a small collection of booths/vendors who’s % of sales will benefit “Change for Art for Kids”. Come check them out and ENJOY!

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE:
FRIDA SHRINES: on exhibit @ the Chamber of Commerce VISITORS CENTER thru-
out the “VIVA FRIDA FESTIVAL” (July 10th – 18th, 2004). (see
“Frida Shrines/Call for Entries” below). (% of sales to benefit
“Change for Art for Kids”)

ART AUCTION: on exhibit thru-out the “VIVA FRIDA FESTIVAL” (July 10th – 18th,
2004). Location(s) to be advised. (see “Change for Art Auction/Call
for Entries” below). (% of sales to benefit “Change for Art for Kids)

TOWN-WIDE ---- “ENJOY THE PARTY” (In the Mood!!!!!) IDEA!!!!!! :
(Also known as “WHAT A HOOT!!!!”)

- We encourage EVERYONE , in Taos County, on “FRIDA KAHLO DAY”
- Saturday, July 17th, 2004, to decorate their hair in a Festive manner a-la-
- Frida! This can include floral headbands, floral hair clips, floral hair combs, etc., etc., etc. (And those infamous Frida eyebrows penciled in!)
- Hair length/hair color not an issue! Frida represents Cultural Diversity and
- The “VIVA FRIDA FESTIVAL” is about celebrating the expressiveness of
- Everyone! If you’re working this day, bring the party atmosphere to work by doing your hair A-LA-FRIDA KAHLO!!!!!!!!!!!!

“FRIDA’S FIESTAS: We encourage the restaurants in Taos County to join in the party
by offering on their “specials” menu a recipe from the famous cookbook
“FRIDA’S FIESTAS”, or creating their own “Frida” dish, to be served on
“FRIDA KAHLO DAY” (Sat., July 17th, 2004), or thru-out the “VIVA FRIDA
FESTIVAL”!!!!!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS/EXHIBITS for “VIVA FRIDA FESTIVAL” to be advised once dates and locations are confirmed.

“Change for Art for Kids” donation/collection “cans” : locations of collection cans with
“Change for Art for Kids” Placard to be announced.

Actual donations of Art Supplies & Equipment also gratefully accepted. Thank You!

The following are newspaper announcements as indicated:

CALL TO ARTISTS
“Change For Art For Kids” Benefit Art Auction

CALL TO ARTISTS (all mediums/venues) to donate a piece of artwork to be exhibited & auctioned during the “Viva Frida Festival” (July 10th – 18, 2004 ) to benefit “Change for Art for Kids” a local, community based program benefiting Taos county children and youth in the arts. To sign up, e-mail changeforartauction@yahoo.com or phone (505) 737-2222

“Frida Stroll”

Come strut your stuff!! A-la Frida Kahlo ! - - on “Frida Kahlo Day”, Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 10 a.m. at TCA parking lot. (Part of the “Viva Frida” Festival marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Frida Kahlo) Frida enthusiasts, look-alikes (all genders, all ages), strolling minstrels & musicians, etc,. invited to join in and have fun. Be your expressive self & let your creativity shine!. For inquiries email vivafridastroll@yahoo.com or phone 505-737-2222 (All participants asked to kindly bring a new art supply to be donated to “Change for Art for Kids”, a local, community-based program benefiting Taos County children and youth in the arts! Thank you.

“Frida Shrines”
Call for Entries for “Frida Shrine Exhibit”, July 10 thru 18, 2004 displaying at the Taos Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center during “Viva Frida Festival” (marking the 50th anniversary of the death of the famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo). A percentage of the sales of shrines to benefit “Change for Art For Kids” a local, community based program benefiting Taos County children and youth in the arts. For details to submit entries, e-mail vivafridashrines@yahoo.com or call (505) 737-2222

Please check this website regularly for additional updates, and to see what is on the horizon for “Change for Art for Kids” during the FALL ARTS SEASON!
We gratefully appreciate your interest in “Change for Art for Kids”!