FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19th, 2015
CONTACT INFO:
Chris Mazglad, City Lights Artists’ Co-op (T) 702.260.0300 email: citylightscoop@centurylink.net
PRESS RELEASE
SUBJECT: GREG PALACIO’S ‘BELIZEAN GARIFUNA FOLKLIFE’ Exhibit
DATE:
June 30th – July 31st
Meet the Artist Reception Saturday, July 18th 1 – 4 pm
GREG PALACIO’S ‘BELIZEAN GARIFUNA FOLKLIFE’ Exhibit
at City Lights Art Gallery for the month of July.
City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army Street, Henderson, NV presents folklife scenes
from a vanishing way of life in Belize by native Garifuna artist, Greg Palacio.
Greg Palacio’s body of work most often reflects the everyday life of his Garifuna
people of former British Honduras, Belize. Spending his early years in Dangriga
Palacio developed a strong sense for his cultural heritage and traditions. As a child
he lived with his grandmother when his parents migrated to the U.S. seeking better
opportunities; joining his parents in L.A. at age thirteen.
Palacio’s unique paintings in watercolor, acrylic, pencil and oil have helped to
preserve the Garifuna culture. Although he most frequently paints the world in
which he grew up, his work also includes portraits of Nobel Peace Prize winners and
the ills of today’s society.
Palacio’s award-winning work is collected by private citizens and prestigious
institutions alike. An article by the Pasadena newspaper captioned his body of work
as “A brush with purpose”. His work has been on exhibit at the Belize Embassy in
L.A., The Findings Museum in San Pedro CA, Smithsonian plenaire, L.A.
California University, Rialto Theater, Atlanta, Cambridge University in Boston, the
Fields Museum in Chicago, the Bliss Institute in Belize and more.
Palacio always knew he wanted to paint and was encouraged by his parents and
teachers. He has a B.A. and has plans for a masters’ degree hoping to return to
Belize one day to teach art and open an academy for the under-privileged.
A Meet the Artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th from 1 - 4 pm.
The reception will also feature Lirahunu Satuiye, a CA high school musical
ensemble performing Belizean music as well as the enticing Belizean cooking of
Chef Lally.
City Lights Artists’ Co-op is very proud to present the unique and purposeful
artwork of this talented artist!
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Art Classes in watercolor, acrylic, abstract water media, oil and sculpture are currently being offered!
Aspiring artists or those simply looking to refresh their skills are welcome.
Established in 2003, City Lights Artists’ Co-op is a non-profit 501(c) 3 entity. We fund scholarships and
mini-grants awarded to local students with aspirations in the world of art. Tax-deductible donations are
accepted.
CITY LIGHTS ARTISTS’ CO-OP
3 E Army St, Henderson NV 89015
Tel: 702.260.0300
www.citylightsartgallery.com
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