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X I C O 3 3 rd A n n u a l A r t A u c t i o n
& G r a n d O p e n i n g C e l e b r at i o n
m a y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1
Artwork by
Abigail López
Letter from the President
H
ello! arts and without whose financial
On behalf of the Xico board of contributions we would not be
directors, our executive director making it through the Covid crisis.
and talented staff, thank you for Our heartfelt thanks to: The Arizona
supporting, Xico de Mayo, our 33rd Community Foundation, Arizona
annual celebration and art auction. Humanities, Helios Education
This year is different; yet extra special Foundation, City of Phoenix Arts and
as we welcome you to our new Culture, Virginia G. Piper Charitable
location at 829 N 1st Avenue in the Trust, US Bank Foundation and
heart of the Phoenix downtown arts Western States Arts Federation.
district. We’ve come a long way! Thank you to the Xico Dinner
Your support of our annual event Committee. José, we are blessed to
is vital to Xico. It generates the have your continued stewardship
resources necessary to continue and leadership of this organization’s
growing our organization and signature event. I believe your
moving forward with our mission of commitment to Xico continues to be
promoting the arts and celebrating inspired by your infinite love for your
the artistry from our Hispanic and bride and the joy you continue to find
Indigenous culture and community. in the arts.
Thank you to our presenting This month-long celebration will
sponsor, Sr. Benito Almanza and showcase art and talent. We salute
Bank of America. Benito, you, your and celebrate the amazing work of
colleagues and Bank of America the artists who are part of our Xico
continue to have a significant family. Thank you for the significant
and far-reaching impact on Xico contribution you continue to make to
and Arizona. Your longstanding our organization.
and unwavering support of Xico We hope you enjoy Xico de Mayo
showcases Bank of America’s and look forward to greeting you at
EXCELLENCE IS DIVERSITY commitment to our LatinX our new offices soon.
community and marketplace.
Diversity is essential to providing excellence to our clients. Investing in diversity and inclusion is Thank you. Sinceramente,
more than smart business—it is who we are. In all respects, we drive excellence and diversity This year, the Virginia E.
to resolve our clients’ most complex business and legal challenges. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award
will be dedicated to honoring the
Ricardo Lopez Valencia
Perkins Coie is proud to sponsor Xico’s 33rd Annual Art Auction and Grand Opening philanthropic community for their PRESIDENT
continued support of Xico and the Xico, Inc. Board of Directors
Celebration. We applaud the organizations honored with the Virginia E. Cárdenas
Arts Advocate Award, all of which dedicated resources to help Xico continue to serve
the community and accomplish its mission during this challenging time.
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a c e l e b r at i o n o f l i f e
Karyn Piña
Karyn Piña was a valued member of the Xico board of directors. After a courageous battle with cancer, we lost
Karyn on October 8, 2020. Karyn approached her work at Xico as she did life; her commitment to excellence, her Every moment is an organizing opportunity,
strong work ethic and her unwavering loyalty to family, friends and our community. every person a potential activist, every minute
A Chance to
We will miss her wise counsel but not near as much as we will miss her beautiful smile and keen sense of
humor. Karyn truly personified the highest standard of integrity and professionalism.
Change the
Ronnie Lopez
Xico lost an avid supporter and dear friend when Ronnie Lopez passed away on August 23, 2020. For over 50
years, Ronnie served our community. His historic activism and visionary leadership inspired systemic change and
put in place laws and policies that make life better for everyone.
world
Ronnie could captivate anyone with his quick wit and sharp sense of humor. He and Angie never missed a Xico
annual dinner and enjoyed the bidding wars Ronnie often provoked.
We will miss Ronnie’s aura of mischief and fun; but most especially, we will miss his unique ability to bring us all
together with purpose and resolve for the betterment of our community.
—Dolores Huerta
We reflect on the unprecedented challenges many of our Xico family have
faced this past year, and we honor the memory of the precious lives lost.
Qué en paz descansen.
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history of xico ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s
Letter from the President 03
Remembering 04
History of Xico 06
2020 Highlights 08
Support Arte y Cultura 09
How to Bid 10
Xico Virtual Auction 11
Xico's New Home 20
D
uring the 70s, what came to be known as the Nosotros and Power Drive were all part of this exciting
Chicano Art movement was sweeping across
California, Texas and the Southwest. Young artists
organization. The first of its kind in Arizona!
Xicanindio connected to many diverse
2021 Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award Recipients 22
were captivated and inspired by César Chávez and the
civil rights movement. Murals began to spring up in
communities and allies in schools, community centers
and universities. Xicanindio was recognized nationally
Xico Staff + Board of Directors 24
inner-city neighborhoods that expressed pride in our as one of the most important grassroots organizations
indigenous past and contained vivid images of non- in the Southwest and received many grant awards Raffle 26
violence and social justice. from the National Endowment for the Arts, and
Here in Phoenix, aspiring artists took to the streets participated in regional and national conferences. Sponsor Credits 27
of Duppa Villa, Marcos de Niza, Guadalupe and other Xico, formerly Xicanindio Artists Coalition, has
barrios to organize local youth to beautify graffiti filled evolved over the past 40 years while holding on to the ¡Acknowledgements & Gracias! 28
walls and to transform their neighborhoods. founders' vision. After four decades, the organization
The celebration of this cultural renaissance began has continued through transitions, both economic and
to draw poets, musicians and theatre artists. Zarco artistic; never failing to hold true to its origin.
Guerrero and his compadre Ray Ramirez coined the Today, through artist cultivation and promotion,
phrase “Chicanindio” to promote the profound legacy youth arts education, and community arts and cultural
and forgotten history of Chicano and Native Americans. partnerships, the work continues. Xico continues
Many important artists such as Carmen de to expand its current programs and engage in new
Novais, Zulma Jimenez, Dina Cortez and Whitney opportunities, continuing to meet the needs of our
Grey contributed to Xicanindio Artists Coalition and local arts community.
helped to incorporate and develop it as a non-profit Xico strives to advance its original mission of
organization. Performance artists and dancers such as preserving cultural traditions and promoting a further
Primavera Ballet Folklorico, Teatro del Barrio and Apache understanding and appreciation of Latino and Native
Spirit Dancers; musical groups such as Zúm Zúm Zúm, American arts and culture.
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2020 highlights S U P P O R T A R T E Y C U LT U R A
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, Xico relies upon generous support from individuals,
corporations, community leaders and foundations to provide services to over 15,000 artists
and community members a year. As one of the oldest ethnic arts organizations in the state of
Arizona, Xico’s mission and programs fulfill a unique niche in the Valley’s cultural landscape.
VOLUNTEER!
Xico has a variety of fun and engaging volunteer opportunities for special events,
workshops, First & Third Fridays ArtWalk, administrative tasks, and more.
DONATIONS WELCOME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
United Way – code: 1960 Amazon Smile – designate Xico, Inc.
The generosity of many community donors and supporters allowed Make Xico a part of your annual giving whether it’s a monetary gift or a gift of your
us to retain our staff and continue providing community programs. time. Contact us direct at info@xicoinc.org; 480.833.5875 | www.xicoinc.org
2020 was a tough year for the arts and use household items. Workshops are In November, Xico partnered with
community. Xico was no exception. released bi-weekly. (18 workshops to date) Tempe Center for the Arts to present a
Xico responded to the challenges of In May, Xico launched The Ink Spot, virtual interactive Día De Los Muertos
COVID-19 by ramping up our online our virtual print store. We add new celebration, including a discussion panel,
OUR ARTS, CULTURE, DIVERSITY & HERITAGE
presence via all social media outlets. pieces to The Ink Spot bi-monthly to exhibition, and classroom lecture that
In early March, Xico staff worked pique interest and showcase different allowed students to interact with the
to ensure arte y cultura continued to artists. (https://www.xicoinc.org/virtual- artists. This experience ensured the
be showcased to a broader audience
through innovative methods. We created
our first digital exhibition "Unidos
ink-shop).
Xico’s virtual programming is on-
going. We learned the importance of
community was able to celebrate the
longstanding tradition digitally and safely.
In December, we moved into our
MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER.
Aparte." (24 exhibitions to date) reaching audiences who are unable to wonderful, amazing, new home! That’s why we are proud to support XICO.
In April, Xico created a virtual physically attend a workshop and now In January, we began physically
exhibition space via Art Steps (https:// virtual programming has become a vital engaging artists by opening up our studio
Thank you to the artists, staff, volunteers and partners who make XICO a reality.
www.xicoinc.org/virtual-exhibitions) component of our program offerings. to one-on-one printmaking sessions. This
which rotates new artists bi-monthly. The Digital demands created the opportunity allowed artists to continue to hone their Osborn Maledon is a leading Arizona law firm providing litigation, business and general counsel solutions
virtual exhibition space was a response to expand our reach, magnify Xico's voice, skills and to produce artwork. (21 artists) for our clients. We combine a unique commitment to Arizona with the experience, expertise, and results
to Xico's inability to open the Xico Hot and amplify the artist's work. In March, we partnered with the clients expect from national firms. We work with clients to develop and implement smart, creative, fair solu-
Box Shipping Container Galleries on In June, we launched “Uncontained Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative tions to the challenges and problems facing their organizations. Visit our website for more information
Roosevelt Row. (50 artists to date) A Seasonal Mural Story” – a quarterly Writing through the NEA Big Read.
about the experience and resources Osborn Maledon draws on to deliver solutions for our clients.
Late April, Roll With Xico was mural project engaging emerging artists Xico exhibited its first walk by/virtual
launched. Xico adapted its workshops for to tell stories reflecting their cultural exhibition, The Naked Now, featuring
the stay-at-home audience. We began heritage. These murals are showcased Indigenous artists of the southwest.
releasing easy DIY printmaking activities on Xico’s Hot Box Shipping Container Artists drove from across the state to (602) 640-9000 • OMLAW.COM • 2929 N CENTRAL AVE, 21ST FL, • PHOENIX, AZ 85012
via Instagram and YouTube. These Galleries in collaboration with Roosevelt showcase their art and participate in this
activities are free, adaptable for all ages Row. (3 murals) special exhibit. (25 artists)
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HOWWTOOUSEE
ONECAUSEEMOBILEEBIDDING Xico Virtual Auction
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OIL ON CANVAS Starting Bid $900
HOW DO I FIND ITEMS? Monica Gisel-Crespo
You can find items by pressing any one of monicagisel.com | Instagram: @ _MonicaGisel
the buuons on the main menu, or by using the Monica Gisel is a Mexican teaching artist, painter,
search bar to find a specific item or category. illustrator and a printmaker. In her work you will find her
ability to juxtapose layers of color, creating beautiful images
that delineate her stories as an immigrant woman. Monica
HOW DO I BID ON AN ITEM? portrays everyday life within its absurd realities, combining
her indigenous roots with the modern world - including its
social issues.
1) Find the item. 2) Select it. 3) Press Bid.
WHERE ARE THE ITEMS I BID ON?
#102 "Pegale!" (47 ¾ in x 59 ½ in)
Items you have bid on can be found at: ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $900
Menu > Your Activity
Frank Ybarra
! X ybarraart.com
Frank Ybarra draws inspiration from the landscapes
YOU ARE HIGH BIDDER YOU HAVE BEEN OUTBID ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD and familiar landmarks of the Southwestern Region
of the U.S. He is highly regarded for his simplistic still
lifes. Ybarra was born and raised in a working-class
neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ. His keen interest in art
CAN ONECAUSE AUTOMATICALLY BID FOR ME? developed early; he vividly recalls drawing on brown
paper grocery bags as a toddler.
AAer submiiing a bid, you will be prompted to set a Max Bid. When you've
been outbid, OneCause will automatically bid on your behalf up to the Max Bid
amount you set using the bid increments provided.
#103 Alma Mia (36 in x 36 in)
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $900
WAS I OUTBID? Veronica Verdugo Lomelí
You'll receive a text message when you've
vvlarts.com
been outbid. Alternatively, navigate to Your A painter and printmaker, Veronica Verdugo Lomelí has a
Activity to check the status of your bids. passion for creating art rooted in subjects that recognize
and acknowledge the talent and history of Mexican,
American, and Chicano culture and heritage.
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#104 The Bookeeper (24 in x 36 in) #107 Encuentros (36 in x 36 in)
OIL ON CANVAS Starting Bid $900 MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $900
Gennaro Garcia Joe Ray
artegennaro.com joeray.com | Instagram: @joeraycr8iv
Gennaro Garcia works in oils, acrylics, wood and Joe is a visual artist, creative director and storyteller whose
plaster. His art showcases world-class skills and a work reflects a bi-cultural contemporary perspective shaped
Latino immigrant perspective. In 2017, Garcia was by the Arizona and Mexico region and the people living
commissioned with his daughter, Frida, to paint a mural in that region. His work speaks to Mexicanos, Chicanos,
for Disney. Gennaro Garcia has participated in over sixty Latinos, Gavachos, and time-traveling mermaids. Joe’s work
exhibitions (14 solo shows). is characterized by bold, passionate colors.
#105 Huitzilopochtli, Colibri, Hummingbird #108 El Vuelo (35.5 in x 35.5 in)
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, (48 in x 36 in) Starting Bid $900 ACRYLIC, SILVER LEAF AND 23K Starting Bid $900
GOLD LEAF ON AMATE PAPER
MOUNTED ON BOARD
Martín Moreno Agustin Vargas
cuervostudio.martin@gmail.com facebook.com/AgustinVargasArt | AgustinVargas.com
Martín Moreno grew up in an immigrant farmworker An artist and architect, Agustin’s fascination with ancient
household. “My earliest memories of color and rhyme are techniques, such as; egg tempera, silver point, and gold leaf,
those of the fields, sitting in the back of a pickup truck watercolor, oil and acrylic are found in all of his work. His
watching rows upon rows of corn and tomatoes form a artwork is in numerous private and corporate collections in
visual pattern of rhythm, while listening to the realities of the U.S, Mexico, and Italy. He has taught at the University
superstition told by the elders.” Images come to life in his of Mexico City and the University of Juarez, Mexico.
sculpture, murals, paintings and mosaics.
#106 Blind Justice (36 in x 36 in) #109 The Floral Series (36 in x 36 in)
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS Starting Bid $900 MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $900
Emily Costello Fausto Fernandez
Instagram: @EmCostello1 faustofernandez.com
Emily Costello is a self-taught artist who finds inspiration Fausto Fernandez is a mixed media collage artist with work
from her Mexican and Czech heritage. She has exhibited in the permanent collection of the Tucson Museum of Art,
locally and nationally and has been awarded a commission Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Stanlee and Gerald
to develop artwork for a Valley Metro light rail stop as Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at the University of Texas,
part of the South Phoenix expansion. She is currently the City of El Paso Museum and Cultural Affairs department.
Arizona Lottery’s Artist-In-Residence and is co-owner of
Mucho Mas Gallery located in downtown Phoenix.
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#110 Sirenita (28 1/8 in x 35 ½ in) #113 La Mazorca (26 7/8 in x 34 ¼ in)
MONOSILK Starting Bid $500 MONOSILK Starting Bid $500
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Cristina Cardenas Edgar Fernandez
cristina-cardena@hotmail.com Instagram: @8ahau
Cristina Cárdenas received her MFA in printmaking from Edgar 8ahau Fernandez was born in Los Angeles in 1990. In
the University of Arizona and her bachelor’s in painting 2000 his family moved to Phoenix where Edgar embraced
from the Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico. Cárdenas’ his Xicano/x identity and his passion for creating modern
work is featured in the permanent collections of the ancestral art. The process of collaborating with his community
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Chicago, Illinois, sparked his motivation to be a full-time artist. Fernandez
the Tucson Museum of Art and the Scottsdale Museum of continued to strive towards higher education and recently
Contemporary Art. completed his BFA in painting at ASU in Spring 2019.
#111 Untitled (36 in x 24 in) #114 Made for Walking (24 in x 32 in)
PHOTOGRAPH Starting Bid $500 MONOSILK Starting Bid $500
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Danny Upshaw Jeremy Yocum
Instagram: @unheard_harmony Instagram: @ yocumonsters
My name is Danny Upshaw and I'm born and raised in Jeremy Yocum has been an educator for the past 20 years
Phoenix, Arizona. I'm from the Diné (Navajo) tribe. I've and has taught all ages and many different subjects in the
been practicing art for about 10 years but my medium has arts. He is a working artist and enjoys creating pieces with
changed a few times, my current art medium is photography. bright, bold colors and some of his subjects include animals,
creatures, and objects of pop culture from the 1980s.
#112 Montana Sunset (32 ¾ in x 24 7/8 in) #115 Cuauhceloti (25 7/8 in x 33 7/8 in)
MONOPRINT Starting Bid $500 MONOPRINT Starting Bid $500
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Damian Charette José Benavides
facebook.com/damian.charette | unheardharmony.com joseart0@gmail.com Instagram: @joseart0
Damian Charette was raised on the Crow and Northern José Benavides was born in Edinburgh, Texas, and was
Cheyenne Indian Reservation in eastern Montana and raised in the grape fields of California. He is a mechanical
studied art at the University of Montana, Missoula, under engineer with an MFA in studio art. Benavides has received
master printmaker Don Bunse. Damian focuses his work local and national attention and commissions for public art.
on printmaking. He is also an accomplished painter and He has exhibited from the White House to Burning Man.
muralist. His artwork often references themes common to
neighboring Plains Indian Tribes.
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#116 Untitled (28 ¼ in x 35 ¾ in) #119 In Glorious Bloom (26 ¾ in x 34 ¼ in)
MONOPRINT Starting Bid $500 MONOPRINT Starting Bid $500
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Lalo Cota Marissa Vidrio
Instagram: @lalocota studioartology@gmail.com | Instagram: @studioartology
Artist Lalo Cota is one of Phoenix's most renowned and Marissa Vidrio's approach captures a moment in time
prolific muralists. His works grace several walls in the and provides a visual escape to take in the beauty of our
Roosevelt Row arts district, as well as plenty of other parts surroundings. Her work is heartfelt and creates sentiment
of the city. Born in Mexico, he often incorporates skulls and for places that bind us with deep and lasting impressions.
other imagery that is prevalent in Mexican culture.
#117 Camana my house (32 ½ in x 37 ¾ in) #120 Tulla (24 in x 31 ¼ in)
SERIGRAPHY Starting Bid $500 MIXED MEDIA Starting Bid $500
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Larry Yañez Mary Ann Rodriguez
larry_yanez@yahoo.com Instagram: @maryannrodriguezartistaz
I'm now living in Yuma AZ, working in ceramic sculpture, Mary Ann Rodriguez was born in Arizona and raised in
displaying, presenting and selling my artwork as a member South Phoenix. As a self-taught artist, she loves using
of the Yuma Northend Artist Coop in our display art space vibrant colors in all of her paintings and prints. Rodriguez
on main street Yuma AZ. I've been practicing, performing, has participated in Xico’s printmaking workshops for
and composing several types of music for the many musical several years exploring her roots through a new medium.
instruments I play.
#118 Playing to the Light (26 ¼ in x 33 5/8 in) #121 El Balance (25 ¾ in x 32 ¾ in)
MONOSILK Starting Bid $500 MONOSILK Starting Bid $500
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Manny Burruel Oliverio Balcells
mannysartgallery.com | Instagram: @mannyburruel oliveriobalcells.com
Manny Burruel is a printmaker and painter. He likes to use Oliverio Balcells is a multimedia artist whose practice
images that may trigger nostalgia for the viewer. Burruel includes: painting, music, murals, films, and photography.
studied art at Glendale Community College and his work He is a scholar of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures. “I’m
was published in Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art, interested in themes like history, culture, symbolism and
by the ASU Hispanic Research Center. nature. I’m inspired by color, the ancient Mexican cultures,
the master muralists and the golden age of Mexican cinema.”
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#122 Mirage (32 5/8 in x 26 5/8 in)
MONOSILK Starting Bid $500
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Patricia Moreno
Facebook: Patrizia Arizona
Patricia Moreno Leos was born in San Luis Potosi, Mex.
As an artist’s daughter she and her siblings grew up with
the smell of oils, resins, varnish and, of course, colors. In
adulthood, she acquired formal education in art, thus
discovering a way of seeing things differently. Her curiosity
has led her to look for different means of expression.
#123 Pera, Manzana, y Vino (34 ¾ in x 20 ¾ in)
MONOPRINT Starting Bid $500
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Rafael Navarro
rafaelnavarroartes.com
CHOOSE KINDNESS OVER
FEAR. GENEROSITY OVER
Rafael Navarro is a contemporary visual artist, Mexico
City born, based in Downtown Phoenix, at The Lodge Art
Studio on the historic Grand Avenue.
SCARCITY.
Imagine in the coming weeks, a community empowered by kindness
—one where we call an elderly neighbor, thank an essential worker,
#124 Deer Dancer (25 ¾ in x 32 ¾ in) share a smile as we pass each other at a distance, or offer
MONOSILK Starting Bid $500 a bit of our surplus to someone living with less. Let’s be ALL IN on
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kindness and ALL IN to support each other.
Tomás Martínez #AllInThisTogether #MakeKindnessViral
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008024319960 Donate to St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Relief Fund to provide meals, rent
Tomás Martínez began his art training as an adolescent and utility bill assistance to stabilize the lives of families impacted by the
and earned his BFA from Arizona State University. He later
COVID-19 crisis. Visit svdpaz.org to learn more about volunteering.
worked for Honeywell as a technical illustrator, graphic
artist and industrial photographer. His inspiration for
Give at svdpaz.org/FamilyRelief or 602.266.GIVE
Mexican art began during his many trips to Mexico City.
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New Lithography Studio
Xico will feature Arizona’s first “open to the
public” lithography studio!
Currently, lithography studios are only
located on college campuses. Unless students
are enrolled in college art courses, printmakers
have no place to create lithographs unless they
own the equipment. Now, artists will have a
studio available to them to continue this very
important art form.
• Laser Cutting and 3D technology
• Xico will bring a new and historically will provide the opportunity to
significant art form to the community collaborate with non-artists to
• Community members and students create a new dialogue
alike will now have access to a • The new equipment allows Xico to
fully equipped printmaking studio keep current with the vast art scene
including lithography • Xico will offer new programs and
• Xico will be the first local printmaking workshops utilizing the new equipment
studio to have a lithography press
open to the community and offer Expanded Artisan Mercado
lithography workshops • Xico will house a Mercado creating a
• Xico’s new lithography program retail opportunity for the community to
will expose artists to printmaking access the art and craft of local artisans
exchanges with other countries around
the world More Exhibition Space
• Xico has increased exhibition space
New Laser Cutter and 3D Printer Studio to prominently engage / exhibit more
• The Xico art studio will have a laser local, national, and international artists
etching machine and 3-D printer
enhancing the printmaking process. Accessible Community Event Space
• Artists will be able to combine • Xico’s new home is easily convertible
traditional techniques with and available for community and
XICO's
newer technology corporate use for meetings and events
Xico welcomes you to our new
home in the heart of the downtown
Phoenix arts district, 829 North
Consider making a contribution to help us bring our new space to life!
new home
1st Avenue. Xico has experienced
significant growth. We are
expanding our programming to
better serve the community.
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A
s the poet Dana Gioia once said, “Art remembers.” The
pictures on the facing page of José Cárdenas’ November
2020 ofrendas (altars) reflect the traditional Mexican
way of remembering our departed loved ones. For many
Arizonans, their first exposure to the tradition was at the annual
Día de los Muertos festivals that Xico, then Xicanindio, brought
to the Valley more than 40 years ago.
The Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award is another
act of remembrance. Through it the Xico Board of Directors
remembers and honors the legacy of a woman who served
Xico – and the artists she loved and who loved her – for over 30
years as a volunteer, then as program coordinator and later as a
member of the board.
For the last seven years, we have presented the bronze statue
created by two of Virginia’s favorites, Joe Ray and Zarco Guerrero,
to one organization or one individual – most recently former
Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano, whom we honored at the
February, 2020, dinner. But, as we all know, almost immediately
afterwards the world changed. The last 15 months have been
quite different and quite difficult for everyone, including arts
organizations and artists. So, this year we have chosen to
To show our appreciation, the 2021 Arts recognize and thank eight funders who helped Xico weather the
Advocates Award recipients will each receive a copy pandemic storm with special grants.
of the aptly named, “La Máscara,” by Abigail López.
With deep gratitude, the Xico Board of
Directors thanks and recognizes:
Because of them, Xico continues to fulfill its
mission of nourishing a greater appreciation of the
cultural and spiritual heritage of the Latinx and
Indigenous people of the Americas through the Arts.
22 33RD X I C O A N N U A L A R T A U C T I O N & G R A N D O P E N I N G C E L E B R AT I O N 33RD X I C O A N N U A L A R T A U C T I O N & G R A N D O P E N I N G C E L E B R AT I O N 23board of directors x i c o s ta f f
Ricardo Lopez Valencia Michelle Guina-Alirid Luciek Mkrdichian Analise Zaremba Donna Valdés Janet Díaz Elyssa Bustamante Hannah Whitaker
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Artist & Community Senior Administrative Gallery Communications
LUNA VALENCIA PETSMART THE PRIVATE CLIENT BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE Relations Manager Coordinator Coordinator
RESERVE OF US BANK
Annette Musa Amanda Bernal-Ransom Robert Booker Maria Elena Coronado-Sutter
Member Member Member Member
BANK OF AMERICA CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INC. RETIRED PRESTAMOS CDFI
PRIVATE BANK
Jacob C. Moore Linda Norquist Raul Siqueiros José Cárdenas
Member Member Member Emeritus
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 2640 MEDIA J& R A REAL ESTATE GROUP ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Gema Duarte Luna Arturo Pérez
Emeritus Emeritus
LUNA VALENCIA US BANK
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Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets
$25 each studio tour sponsor
(Purchase raffle tickets online via OneCause)
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATED TO OUR RAFFLE:
Arizona State University Robert F. Salmon, (Papayon) cinco for xico sponsors
Raul Siqueiros Postino’s
Annalise Zaremba
c e l e b r at e x i c o s p o n s o r s
beverage sponsor
26 33RD X I C O A N N U A L A R T A U C T I O N & G R A N D O P E N I N G C E L E B R AT I O N 33RD X I C O A N N U A L A R T A U C T I O N & G R A N D O P E N I N G C E L E B R AT I O N 27¡Acknowledgements & Gracias!
To all the amazingly talented artists
who worked with Xico to create
these unique works of art.
To Abigail López, creator of
CELEBRATING THE Lewis Roca is Proud to Join Xico in Supporting
“La Máscara” the dinner theme artwork. and Preserving the Heritage and Culture of
LEGACY OF XICO Latino and Indigenous People.
To our Premier Virtual Sponsor, Bank of America and Benito Almanza,
for your unwavering support and generosity. Robert H. McKirgan
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 602.262.5311
This material has been prepared for general advertising purposes only. lewisroca.com
To the Xico Annual Art Auction Committee:
José A. Cárdenas
Maria Elena Coronado-Sutter
Thank you for
Gema Duarte Luna
Art Pérez supporting Xico
Michelle Guina-Alarid
Luciek Mkrdichian Arizona State University proudly supports
Anette Musa Xico Arte y Cultura – a premier cultural institution
Linda Norquist in Arizona for nearly half a century. Our community
is more vibrant because of their efforts to celebrate,
To all of our volunteers. nourish and preserve the heritage and culture of
Latino and Indigenous peoples through art that
To the Xico board & staff for all you do to support the Xico mission. connects us all.
And most especially, to all of YOU for supporting Xico!
asu.edu
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