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The 6th Annual "Virgen de Guadalupe" & Other Sacred Images Exhibit
December 5th, 2008 - December 27th, 2008
Opening Reception
Friday, December 5th, 6-10pm
continued festivities Saturday,
Dec. 6th, 10am-7pm &
Sunday, Dec. 7th, Noon-5pm
in conjunction with the Paseo First Friday Gallery Walk
Join us for our sixth season celebrating the sacred through a variety of original artwork by 12 Oklahoma artists. Includes mixed media on tile & silk, paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, & photography. Opening night with Tree Lighting, Carolers, Mariachi Band, & Holiday treats.
Featured Artists
Cynthia Wolf, Lynn Farrar, Clarissa Sharp, Regina Murphy, Teresa Rendon, Linda Rous, Marie Miller, Doris Bewley, Dakota Wolf, Sue Hale, Karen Orr, Celia Haddad, Annalisa Campbell, Lyn Kopta, Jill Brett, Jeff Gardner
The Story Behind the Legend
The wondrous legend of the Virgen de Guadalupe's appearance to Juan Diego in Tepeyac,
On December 9, 1531, a dark-skinned Lady appeared to Juan Diego at a place where his people worshiped an Aztec mother goddess. The Lady told Juan to go to his bishop to request that a church be built. The bishop demanded a sign.
Three days later, the Lady appeared again, instructing Juan to offer the bishop a bouquet of roses that were miraculously blooming from the barren hilltop. Juan wrapped the blooms in his apron. Upon opening the tilma for the bishop, the roses dropped to the ground and a perfect image of the Lady appeared on the garment.
Her story is centuries old, but her endless promise of Peace, love & Compassion continues to inspire.
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