December 2023 Newsletter

Letter from Executive Director

I can hardly believe 2024 is around the corner! While we have so much to celebrate and be grateful for in 2023, I am learning to also hold space for the hardships and losses we face. 

Since launching the Powered by Comunidad campaign with tours of Las Bodegas, we have raised $33,136! Of these, 49 are monthly donors who will collectively contribute an additional $13,872 over a year. 

This is the power of comunidad! Together, we are overcoming and imagining a future where we are all worthy of creativity and care. There is still time to help us reach our $50,000 goal by the end-of-the-year!

Wishing you and your loved ones Felices Fiestas!

¡ Nos Vemos en 2024 !



Un abrazo - Alfredo

¡ Felices Fiestas Comunidad !

What an incredible year we have had at the LCAC! The Team and Board want to express our sincere gratitude for your support and commitment throughout the year! Let us continue to build a bright future for community.

As 2023 comes to an end, thanks for joining the movement and amplifying our collective giving power across AZ, CO, DE, MD, NJ, NM, NY, & TX!

* We apologize in advance if there was an oversight and we missed your name. Let us know!

LCAC News & Upcoming Events

NOW OPEN: Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference Registration

The MSU Denver Department of Music and The LCAC proudly announce the 6th Annual Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference (VSMC) on April 19 & 20, 2024 with some exciting changes! 

Join us on the Auraria Campus Denver for two days of Mariachi lectures, masterclasses, and workshops with Regional Master Mariachi Maestros. VSMC will culminate with a public community showcase featuring participating student groups at The King Center.

*NEW OFFERING: Mariachi Educator Workshop registration open to Music Directors/Educators who wish to start a Mariachi school program or who currently have a program.

*Workshop registration NOW OPEN to school Mariachi ensembles, Music Educators/Directors and individual students or community members. 

*All-State Auditions NOW OPEN for the 2024 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado, Colorado’s All-State Youth Mariachi Ensemble!

Honor Yourself this Saturday with Art and Self-care

@ Hijos del Sol

As 2023 comes to an end, join us at Hijos del Sol for a FREE open art studio. This is an opportunity to unwind by creating beautiful keepsakes while supporting artisans across the Americas!

Each workshop begins with aromatherapy and an herbal tea to cultivate calmness and self-awareness. By combining mental wellness and art, this workshop offers a holistic approach to self-care and creative growth.

No prior artistic experience is required & all materials will be provided.

¡Nos Vemos!

A Special Thank You to our Sponsor Caring for Denver

Your Last Chance to Shop for NEW Gifts

at our Holiday Mercado

NEW earrings, rings and necklaces by Mexican Jewelry Designer COBA

Holiday Mercado @ Hijos del Sol

2715 W. 8th Avenue • December 16 • 10am-4pm

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support over 100 talented Latino and Indigenous artisans from across the Americas at our Hijos del Sol Boutique! We offer unique gifts from vibrant textiles to handcrafted jewelry & home decor that tell a unique story. 

Each purchase you make supports talented individuals, ensuring their businesses continue to thrive for generations to come. Your support empowers these artisans economically, preserving their culture identity and fostering sustainable development within their families and communities.

The LCAC is Among the Inaugural Grantees of the Meow Wolf Foundation!

We are honored to be recognized within an incredible cohort of arts organizations across the SW that share the Foundation's commitment to enriching communities through the healing power of art and creativity. We are excited to build a deeper partnership as we head towards Las Bodegas!

Honoring World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with Our City Partners

In collaboration with the Denver Office of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) & Denver Streets Partnership, we paid tribute on World Day of Remembrance to Road Traffic Victims. The Ofrenda aimed to raise awareness about the devastating impact of road accidents and remember those who have lost their lives on Denver roads, who are Disproportionately people of color.

As part of this commemoration, we created a heartfelt Ofrenda honoring 400 victims, which was displayed at the City and County Building of Denver. A special thank you Councilwoman Alvidrez for supporting the setup.

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