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“We’re Very Well Read: It’s Well Known.” 400+ Artists Paint Their Favorite Book.
Group exhibition at the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA.
Curated by Mat Gleason
Exhibition runs from May 23 - September 6, 2026
Group exhibition at the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA.
Curated by Mat Gleason
Exhibition runs from May 23 - September 6, 2026
Join Us for a Series of Events with Artist Abel Rodriguez
We’re honored to host Abel Rodriguez, a Queer Xicano artist and cultural advocate from Fairfield, CA. Throughout May, Abel will join TANA and UC Davis community to share his journey, artwork, and collective spirit of the Vallejo-based Comalito Collective.
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Student Symposium Talk. Guest Speaker: Abel Rodriguez
Wednesday, May 13 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Student Community Center
Multipurpose Room (MPR) 2nd FL / UC Davis Campus, Davis, CA
Hear Abel reflect on his artistic journey and commitment to art as a vehicle for social change. From his roots in a farm-working family to co-founding Comalito Collective Cultural Arts, Abel discusses how his figurative practice examines identity, memory, class, and the lasting impacts of colonization.
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Art Exhibition Opening. Encuentros: Abel Rodriguez & Comalito Artists
Reception: Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: May 13 – July 13, 2026
Where: Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA), Woodland, CA
Encuentros highlights the work of Abel Rodriguez alongside an ecosystem of collaborators and compañerxs from the Comalito Collective. Grounded in the long tradition of Chicanx/Latinx/Indigenous talleres, this exhibition is a living archive of collective practice and creative resistance across generations.
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Community Workshop. Collaborative Collage Making
When: Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA), Woodland, CA
Discover the power of collective storytelling in this hands-on workshop led by Abel Rodriguez. Participants will explore how separate elements- images, textures, and personal materials- can be transformed into a cohesive artwork that reflects our shared experiences. No prior experience is needed. This workshop is free and open to all ages and skill levels!
We’re honored to host Abel Rodriguez, a Queer Xicano artist and cultural advocate from Fairfield, CA. Throughout May, Abel will join TANA and UC Davis community to share his journey, artwork, and collective spirit of the Vallejo-based Comalito Collective.
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Student Symposium Talk. Guest Speaker: Abel Rodriguez
Wednesday, May 13 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Student Community Center
Multipurpose Room (MPR) 2nd FL / UC Davis Campus, Davis, CA
Hear Abel reflect on his artistic journey and commitment to art as a vehicle for social change. From his roots in a farm-working family to co-founding Comalito Collective Cultural Arts, Abel discusses how his figurative practice examines identity, memory, class, and the lasting impacts of colonization.
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Art Exhibition Opening. Encuentros: Abel Rodriguez & Comalito Artists
Reception: Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: May 13 – July 13, 2026
Where: Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA), Woodland, CA
Encuentros highlights the work of Abel Rodriguez alongside an ecosystem of collaborators and compañerxs from the Comalito Collective. Grounded in the long tradition of Chicanx/Latinx/Indigenous talleres, this exhibition is a living archive of collective practice and creative resistance across generations.
_____
Community Workshop. Collaborative Collage Making
When: Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA), Woodland, CA
Discover the power of collective storytelling in this hands-on workshop led by Abel Rodriguez. Participants will explore how separate elements- images, textures, and personal materials- can be transformed into a cohesive artwork that reflects our shared experiences. No prior experience is needed. This workshop is free and open to all ages and skill levels!
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Flourish: Art of Abundance
A Spring Fundraiser Celebrating Art, Community, and Collectors Featuring: Collectible Art at Accessible Prices Collector Panel Discussion Bites by The Pawn Shop Afterparty with DJ Umami ____ When: March 12, 2026 from 6 pm-10 pm Where: Root Division, San Francisco, CA |
