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DESCRIPTION:Pajaro Valley Art Gallery will convene a one-day conference in a safe 
 public space. The historic, cultural and religious symbol, Our Lady of 
 Guadalupe will be the focal point. Speakers and participants will explore a 
 variety of themes through readings, discussions and art workshops.\n\nThe 
 conference will be offered as a precursor to this year’s Mi Casa es Tu 
 Casa exhibit October 26-December 4, 2022 curated by Graciela Vega and Jose 
 Ortiz, The theme will be healing.\n\nAnticipated morning guest speakers 
 will include Jeanette Rodriguez, Ph.D. and Jennifer Colby, Ph.D.\n\nPVA 
 board member, Adrianna Torres, PVA board member and Victoria M. Johnson 
 will begin with a short introduction.\n\nSpeaker Jeanette Rodriguez, Ph.D., 
 Professor at Seattle University will be invited to discuss her Book “Our 
 Lady of Guadalupe: Faith and Empowerment Among Mexican-American Women.” 
 Dr. Rodriguez’s writes about the power of female icons, ethnic identity, 
 and the reinterpretation of Guadalupe as an empowering catalyst for Mexican 
 American women.\n\nSpeaker Jennifer Colby, Ph.D, Professor at CSUMB and 
 curator of over 30 art exhibitions including many that focused on the 
 Images of the Virgen in San Juan Bautista. She will speak about her work on 
 Feminist Spirituality and will explore the merging of Indigenous and 
 contemporary images of female deities. She will explore the connection 
 between Tonantzin and Guadalupe.\n\nNaomi Helena Quinonez, Ph.D, poet, 
 educator, and activist will conduct a writing workshop. She is the author 
 of many books of poetry including, "Hummingbird Dream, Sueno de 
 Colibri."\n\nCarmen Leon, Naomi Quinones, Graciela Vega, Jennifer Colby, 
 Shirley Flores-Munoz, and other artists will conduct afternoon art and 
 writing workshops\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE THE PAJARO VALLEY GALLERY 
 WEBSITE:\nhttps://pvarts.org/\n\nSPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER ON 
 LINE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-history-of-la-virgen-de-guadalupe-conference-tickets-345886013377\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/06/24/18850654.php
SUMMARY:Art and History of La Virgen de Guadalupe Conference
LOCATION:Cabrillo College Watsonville Center. 318 Union Street, Watsonville
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/06/24/18850654.php
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