All Day

Con Cariño Art Exhibition

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa

Guadalupe Hernandez is a Texas-based artist who earned his MFA from Houston Baptist University in 2021. Hernandez was born in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, before relocating to Pleasanton, TX, a small city south of San Antonio, in 1998. Despite the move to the United States, Hernandez maintained a deep connection to his Mexican heritage and customs through time-honored familial traditions. This exhibit pays homage to his parents who left their homeland in search of a brighter future for their family. The accompanying pieces in this collection weave together fragments of their journey and the various forms of labor they undertook to provide their children with the opportunities they were denied. Con Cariño translates to “with love” or “with care” Central to Hernandez’s practice is the use of chisels and punches, which wield a dual significance in this body of work. The physicality of using the chisel—he believes—mirrors the repetitive and labor-intensive endeavors of his parents. The level of skill, precision, and care required to produce these delicate designs serve as a visual representation of his love and admiration for the sacrifices his parents made. A few of Hernandez's most recent accomplishments include the Nest Heritage Craft Prize for his […]

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

Centennial Park 200 W. Wall Street, Midland

Date: Nov 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

Recurring

Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.