North Scottsdale is the setting for the most exciting, worthwhile
auction of the year. This charity provides the construction
of an Arts and Cultural Center (and museum) in Sierra Madre
Region in Sonora, Mexico. The artists here in the United States
have a dream to help those less fortunate than themselves.
Four artists responsible for making things happen are Guadalupe
Apodaca, Jess Davila, Jason Napier and Pablo Antonio Milan.
Their vision is to see this poverty stricken little village
take pleasure with the opportunities that children in our
country enjoy every day. Under these artists' direction this
small community has come together with hopes and dreams of
their own. dreams for tomorrow.
The
expectations for this center start with their children. This
is a school for the very young, teenagers, adults and grandparents
alike. It is also open to people from other countries that
want to learn about the villages in their communities, those
wanting to learn the Spanish language, live with the people,
take art classes, etc.
One
of the artists in the group, Jess Davila, once lived in this
little village. Jess Davila's father decided to take his son
to the United States when Jess was in 3rd grade because this
was the highest grade of education taught in this community.
Jess's grandfather, very unhappy with the loss of his son
and grandson, offered to give several acres of land and large
amounts of money if they would just stay in Mexico. Jess's
father gave up wealth just to give his son a good education.
Jess's family came to the United States, started over again
and Jess received the blessings of a good education.
The
Huachinera Art and Cultural Center is a long term project
to improve communities within the Sierra Madre Region in Sonora,
Mexico by providing educational opportunities and creating
jobs. Construction of the museum gave many workers jobs for
months, thus improving the living conditions for families
of the region.
So
many trusting people have fallen victim to the desperation
that draws them across our borders in hopes of a better life.
Many innocent people have lost their lives because of their
dreams for a better tomorrow. These four artists are leaders
among a following of their fellow artists and patrons supporting
the hopes and dreams for the Huachinera Art and Cultural Center.
These
well known-artists responsible for this worthwhile charity
Guadalupe Apodaca, Jess Davila, Jason Napier and Pablo Antonio
Milan are pleased to announce that the government of Sonora
agreed on a $3.00 match to every $1.00 contributed. The Internal
Revenue Service has granted them a 501(C) 3 status. Proceeds
from Saturday's auction allow the construction of the phase
2 cultural center to continue. Please join us for a pleasurable
evening which will ultimately enable people of a depressed
region to recognize artistic and economic achievement in their
native environment, thereby strengthening families and preserving
rural traditions. Cash donations are 100% tax deductible.
The
preview for the auction begins Saturday, March
10th at 10am. The live auction begins at
7 P. M. Please join the hosts and participating artists for
this festive gathering of authentic Mexican Cuisine and spirits.
The auction is located within the tent of the Arizona Fine
Art Expo at the southeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale
Roads, in north Scottsdale. Admission is free.
This
event is sponsored by: Arizona Fine Art Expo, Thunderbird
Artists, Jalapeno's Inferno Mexican Bistro Café, Southwest
Art Magazine, and Peerless
Event Partners. A special musical presentation will follow
the auction. For more information, please visit www.cachheart.org.
Why
is the center needed?
Until now, the majority of work in this region has consisted
of farming and raising livestock. Recently, these forms of commerce
have begun dwindling, forcing residents to leave for bigger
cities or to cross the American border for an income, oftentimes
separating families.
The center would create employment opportunities both in the
short term and in the long term. There will be a demand for
jobs in construction for the center as well as for hotels and
hostels to accommodate the visiting artists and instructors.
More importantly, in the long term, residents will be able to
use their newfound skills and sharpened creativity to generate
an income for themselves in their native town.
What proceeds will support:
The land and architectural designs have already been donated.
The small town has recognized its need for artistic and economic
enrichment and provided the land for the center, while two students
of architecture from the University of Sonora designed the CACH
headquarters for their thesis projects. Your contributions will
help fund the construction of a permanent center and fund the
supply of much needed art materials. Up to this point, the generous
instructors who have taught at the center have provided all
materials.
CACH has already attracted talented artists to travel to Huachinera
and lead classes of their own, including courses in landscape
painting, studio painting, sculpture, and pottery. The town
is already becoming an artist’s haven. After teaching
courses, some instructors have purchased property in the town,
vowing to return regularly.
Artists
Guadalupe Apodaca, Jess Davila, Jason Napier and Pablo Antonio
Milan are leading the foundation of the center and hope that
you will be interested in supporting this great cause.
