The Phoenix Fridas Celebrate Kahlo's July 6 Birthday at Burton Barr Central Library

In honor of what would have been Frida Kahlo's 106th birthday, the Phoenix Fridas are preparing a celebration fit for a queen. Starting on July's First Friday with the exhibition "Celebrating Frida" at Burton Barr Central Library, the local group of artists and artisans will pay homage to the Mexican...

By Katrina Montgomery

July 4, 2013

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In honor of what would have been Frida Kahlo's 106th birthday, the Phoenix Fridas are preparing a celebration fit for a queen.

Starting on July's First Friday with the exhibition "Celebrating Frida" at Burton Barr Central Library, the local group of artists and artisans will pay homage to the Mexican painter with a display of artwork inspired by her life and work.

The Phoenix Fridas group was founded by Kathy Cano-Murillo in 2004 as a way to motivate and support Latinas in the arts and crafts community. The rotating group of members currently includes 10 talented women: 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.

Though the styles and backgrounds of the members are quite different, there is one thing they all share: an affinity for Kahlo.

The exhibition opens Friday, July 5, at 6 p.m. and will be on view through Sunday, July 28. The opening reception includes musical entertainment provided by Maya Murillo (who is a contributor to Jackalope Ranch) and Carmen de Novias Guerro.

The celebration continues on Saturday, July 6, (Frida's birthday) with a craft market open from 1 to 4 p.m.

The artists will host "I Paint My Own Reality," a discussion of how Frida inspires their work, on Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m..

Finally, Cano-Murillo will lead a Frida Shrine Workshop on Saturday, July 10. You can register by calling 602-262-4636.

For more information on any of the events or to learn more about the Phoenix Fridas, visit phoenixfridas.blogspot.com.

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