Denver, Co.-The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) and partners (Thornton Arts and Culture Center, Metro State University Chicano/a/x Studies, Journey Through Our Heritage and Colorado Folk Arts Council), invite you to Nations United Bringing Communities Together Closing Reception June 25th, 5pm-9pm.

Nations United Bringing Communities Together has featured American Indian and Latinx artwork since April 6th and will close June 25th. To celebrate this powerful exhibit a closing reception will take place on June 25th from 5pm-9pm. Join us for food, vendors, and entertainment.

“This is the first art show of its kind presented at the center,” said Thornton Arts & Culture Manager Alisa Zimmerman. “We’re partnering with the Denver American Indian Festival, the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council, and the Metropolitan State University of Denver Chicana/o Studies Department to provide Thornton residents the opportunity to see a rich range of multi-cultural artwork normally shown in Denver.”

Nations United Bringing Communities together is free and open to the public at Oz Gallery 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Thornton, CO 80229, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. MASKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL UNVACCINATED VISITORS. Maximum of 40 people in the gallery at one time. Children under 12 must attend with an adult. Walk-ins are welcome or sign up in advance for a timed-entry ticket at ArtsThornton.eventbrite.com.

CHAC is an inclusive community of creatives dedicated to preserving, showcasing, educating and reflecting the essence of Chicano/a/x, Latino/a/x and other multi-cultural/multi-racial communities. They are committed to continually serving the Rocky Mountain regional arts community with quality educational outreach, exhibitions, special events and artistic mentoring through diverse mediums.

Denver American Indian Festival
This organization has presented its annual two-day event in Thornton for many years with funding from the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council. In 2021, their fall event will move to the Adams County Fairgrounds due to its popularity and size to allow more people to learn about the history and variety of American Indian arts, crafts, music, dance, and food in Colorado. Visit denveramericanindianfestival.org.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Chicana/o Studies Department
Born out of the United States civil rights movement, this department offers undergraduate degrees in social justice and cultural studies relating to native peoples in Colorado and New Mexico. Some of the department’s current students created the poster promoting the spring art exhibit in Thornton. Visit msudenver.edu/chs.

For additional information go to CHAC Gallery website www.chacgallery.org. Also visit, https://www.chacgallery.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/chac.denver.