Brujo de la Mancha

A current resident of the 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program (4007 Chestnut) that awards West Philadelphia artists one year of free studio space, De la Mancha will exhibit past and present works from April 18 to May 9. 50 percent of the sales of this art show will be donated to the coalition Caravana43, in support of the missing students from Ayotzinapa. Photo: Eric Melendez/Azpek Media http://aldianews.com/articles/culture/toltecatl-west-philly/38619 #azteca #immigratio

The 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program awards West Philadelphia artists 1 year of free studio space at 40th & Chestnut Sts. In exchange, residents share their talents within West Philadelphia by leading workshops, teaching classes, exhibiting, etc. Founded by artist Edward M. Epstein in 2003 and managed by Gina Renzi since 2008, we address the need for studio space in West Philadelphia, assist artists with career development, and make the 40th Street area a nexus for vis

Tletxayacoatl: The Snake with the Face on Fire Born in Mexico City, Brujo de la Mancha an multi-disciplinary artist came from a family that includes both indigenous and Spanish ancestry. His paternal grandmother, a Mexican indigenous who spoke Nahuatl, Tojolabal and Spanish was a big influence on his development as a tradition-bearer. Today he serves as artistic director of the organization of Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, a Philadelphia-based organization that works to recover