The Phoenix Fridas had our 3rd Annual Frida Kahlo Birthday Celebration last Saturday at Changing Hands Bookstore.
Frida was born July 6th 1907 and passed away on July 13, 1954. That's why we always hold our event within that week. There are seven in our group and we are all inspired by Frida for different reasons. We are not alone - there were about 200 people who came to the event throughout the day.
I held make-and-take craft sessions and a book reading, April Edwards delivered a presentation on "Toxic Love", Anita Mabante-Leach demonstrated how to make one of Frida's favorite meals, Carmen de Novais sang various songs by female songwriters and Leticia de la Vara read a story to the kids. Emily Costello and Lucia Madrid helped us all out with whatever we needed!
One of the highlights was artist Denisse Leon who came as Frida and portrayed her all day!
Here are some videos from our event!
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Today is the day!
SAT JULY 11TH BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT
“VIVA LA FRIDA!”
FEATURES THE PHOENIX FRIDAS CRAFT COLLECTIVE
One of the Valley’s best craft collectives, The Phoenix Fridas, return to Tempe’s Changing Hands Bookstore to celebrate the birth of the world’s most renowned Mexican female painter, Frida Kahlo.
We play.
We have pain and passion.
We love to paint and we live in Phoenix.
We are the Phoenix Fridas – rising up from triple-digit temperatures for the sake of art and craft!”
Now in its third year, this is expected to draw hundreds of Frida fans to Changing Hands, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, @ Guadalupe in Tempe; (480) 730-0205.
“This year we’ve ramped up our presentation to include cooking, a silent auction and photo fun,” says Carmen Guerrero, known as “Frida Beader.” Carmen, a jewelry maker and musician, will perform. A special look at the life of the artist also is scheduled.
Phoenix Fridas founder, Kathy Cano-Murillo (The Crafty Chica!), will lead a free Frida-inspired make-and-take craft project.
A silent auction to benefit a local nonprofit will feature members of the Phoenix Fridas: Kathy Cano-Murillo, Emily Costello, Anita Mabante Leach, Lucia Madrid. April Edwards and Carmen Guerrero.
Participants will be able to purchase original art and crafts from members of the Phoenix Fridas, including paintings, jewelry, hand-crocheted tops plus home and fashion accessories.
The Frida Photo Frame-Up, allows store guests to “pose” as Frida for a quick snapshot. “From Palette to Plate;” features food inspired by the bright colors of the artist’s palette will be presented by Anita Mabante-Leach and will be shared with the audience.
“Toxic Love” a lecture, will be presented by artist April Edwards.
The afternoon will rap up with a Panel Discussion by all the Fridas explaining how the artist has influenced their personal lives.
The Phoenix Fridas, voted Best Art Collective by the Phoenix New Times in 2007, take their inspiration from the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The group’s members each take the artist’s name to create a personal crafty moniker.
I'll be photo blogging the event as well!
Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
In the Press!
Phoenix New Times
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Frida's Birthday Celebration
Nobody ever called Frida Kahlo an asshole, though, in 1939, the Mexican artist dubbed André Breton and the European surrealists the "bitches of Paris." Oh, snap! Frida existed to paint, and only then was the "Dove" allowed to fly free and depict her dark reality of surgeries, miscarriages, and self-medication. Our local Frida boosters, the Phoenix Fridas, salute the late, great Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón on the occasion of her 102nd birthday. Party favors include panel discussions, art, and musical performances inspired by Kahlo's work and life.
Sat., July 11, 1-5 p.m., 2009
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Monday, July 06, 2009
Inspired by Frida
Today is the anniversary of Frida Kahlo's birth. Here are some pictures of things I made, inspired by Frida, be sure to add your links as well!
Viva Frida!
(I designed this and my hubby painted it for me!)
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Viva Frida!
(I designed this and my hubby painted it for me!)
***Phoenix Fridas: Rising from the flames for the sake of art and craft.
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