In the following three sections, I write about my work during 2008 and 2009. Each is a part what I call the “Pro Arte Maya” project — a several faceted effort through art and books to honor the arts, culture and people of Guatemala and to to support craft education through collaborations with schools, foundations [...]
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Posted in Coloring Book, News on Aug 31st, 2009
A big thank you to all who contributed funding to reprint 3000 coloring books. The total money raised — nearly $4000.00 came from several sources — friends, colleagues, and several small foundations and a portion of my sales over last year. The reprinting was only accomplished through collaborative effort of the original coloring book designer, [...]
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Posted in News, Prints on Aug 28th, 2009
An Exhibition With New Work – HECHO A MANO: ARTISTS AND ARTISANS OF GUATEMALA Wood and Linocut Prints by Marilyn Anderson October 10 – December 31 Opening Reception Party, Catered by Savory Thyme Saturday, October 10, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Genesee Co-op Federal Credit Union 395 Gregory St. Rochester, N.Y. 14620 Maya Basket Maker © [...]
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NEW: Printable versions of the online teacher’s guides for use with the children’s Coloring Book Maya Arts and Crafts of Guatemala/Artes y Artesanías Mayas de Guatemala. The guides, Kids and Fair Trade – A Teacher’s and Parent’s Guide and Learning from the Maya About Diversity, Culture and Ecology are designed to help children to learn [...]
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Posted in News, Prints on Jan 24th, 2009
HECHO A MANO: ARTISTS AND ARTISANS OF GUATEMALA Relief Prints, Drawings and Photos by Marilyn Anderson February 5 – March 13 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 5 5:00pm – 7:00pm Lavery Library Lower Level Gallery St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY Gallery Hours: Sunday-Thursday until Midnight, Friday & Saturday until 8:00pm Image: Mayan Backstrap Loom Weaver © [...]
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