Burton Barr Central Library, located at 1221 N. Central Ave., hosts “Celebrating Frida,” an exhibit of artwork inspired by Frida Kahlo and created by the Phoenix Fridas, July 5 – 28. The exhibit kicks off 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 5, with a free First Friday artist reception. Music will be performed by Maya Murillo and Carmen de Novais Guerrero.
The library will also host a series of free programs complementing the exhibit, including:
• Feliz Cumpleaños Frida Kahlo 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 6 Crafts, live music and more – for all ages
• “I Paint My Own Reality” 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, July 11 Panel discussion with the Phoenix Fridas about how the artist has inspired their work and lives.
• Frida Shrine Workshop with Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo (registration required) 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 20
Create a Frida-inspired shrine. Ages 16 and older.
The Phoenix Fridas will offer a mercado of their work for sale as part of the activities on July 6 and 11. A portion of mercado sales will benefit the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.
The Phoenix Fridas are local artists including Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo, Carmen Guerrero, Emily Costello, Anita Mabante Leach, Annalisa Rios, Monique Sanderson-Mata, Michele Delgado, Gloria Casillas-Martinez, Veronica Verdugo-Lornell and Diana Calderon.
Phoenix Public Library is a system of 16 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. To register for the Crafty Chica workshop or for more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary and “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/phoenixpubliclibrary.