La BROCHA

La BROCHA

Latinas/os Buscando Refugio y Optimismo Cuando Hacen Arte The Inspiration
Ms. Socorro Rocha attended Robert Valadez’s art workshop with her daughter. Socorro.

The two of them painted María Félix, Ms. Socorro’s favorite actress. With great enthusiasm, the two of them realized that this activity is something that an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, such as Ms. Socorro herself, can do with a loved one to share a special moment. The Importance
Latinas/os are 1.5 more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than non‐Latino whites. Alzheimer’s disease not o

Photos from La BROCHA's post 11/03/2024

Fue un fin de semana muy completo para 💀 & 🏋🏾‍♀️ Grand Opening of their new location at 2215 S. St. Louis and annual fundraiser for ¡Mil gracias!

Photos from La BROCHA's post 10/31/2024

🕯 ¡Le invitamos a nuestro altar en el Recorrido de Ofrendas de ! Honraremos a participantes de La BROCHA que se nos adelantaron para pintar los cielos con su resplandor.

Visite nuestra altar este sábado 2 y domingo 3 de noviembre, en el Jardín de Malinalli (2800 S Ridgeway Ave). Habrá un alebrije espectacular del artista Emanuel Arturo Zarate Ortiz y micrófono abierto con Villapalooza de 5pm a 7pm. ¡No se lo pierda!


🕯 We invite you to our alta in the Little Village Arts Festival Recorrido Ofrendas! We will honor the members of La BROCHA who went ahead of us to paint the skies with their radiance.

Visit our altar this Saturday, November 2 and November 3 at the (2800 S Ridgeway Ave). There will be a spectacular alebrije by artist Emanuel Arturo Zarate Ortiz and an open mic with from 5pm to 7pm. You don’t want to miss it!
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Photos from La BROCHA's post 10/29/2024

🕯 ¡Le invitamos a nuestro altar! ️En el Recorrido de Ofrendas de VillArte-Chicago La Villita, honraremos a los integrantes de La BROCHA que ya no están con nosotros.

Visite nuestra altar este sábado 2 de noviembre en el Jardín de Malinalli (2800 S Ridgeway Ave) de 12pm a 5pm. Habrá un alebrije espectacular del artista Emanuel Arturo Zarate Ortiz y micrófono abierto con Villapalooza de 5pm a 7pm. ¡No se lo pierda!


🕯 We invite you to our altar! ️ In the VillArte-Chicago La Villita La Villita Offering Tour, we will honor the members of La BROCHA who are no longer with us.

Visit our altar this Saturday, November 2 at the Malinalli Garden (2800 S Ridgeway Ave) from 12pm to 5pm. There will be a spectacular alebrije by artist Emanuel Arturo Zarate Ortiz and an open microphone with Villapalooza from 5pm to 7pm. You don't want to miss it!

Photos from La BROCHA's post 10/25/2024

¡Nos vemos este sábado, no falten! La BROCHA tendrá una actividad de arte para las personas con pérdida de memoria que se registren para el cuarto de actividades.

En los talleres para participantes de la conferencia escucharán de familias que están actualmente en este camino o lo han estado anteriormente. Temas como lo que pasa después de un diagnóstico de demencia, cómo tomar decisiones difíciles, abogacía cuando no tiene uno lo necesario y los recursos que existen. No espere hasta que tenga a un familiar/ser querido con perdida de memoria. ¡Infórmese YA!

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See you this Saturday, don’t miss it! will have an art activity for people with memory loss who register for the activity room.

In workshops for conference participants, you will hear from families who are currently on this journey or have been on this journey before. Topics such as what happens after a dementia diagnosis, how to make difficult decisions, advocacy when you don’t have what you need, and the resources that exist. Don’t wait until you have a family member/loved one with memory loss. Get informed NOW!

10/24/2024

🫶 Thank you, Connected Fitness, for hosting this amazing fundraiser for La BROCHA!

🫶 Gracias, Connected Fitness, por organizar este increíble evento de recaudación de fondos para La BROCHA.

The day is right around the corner; our 2nd Annual Vida, Fuerza, y Peso Mu**to! This event is a celebration of the lives of passed loved ones and the strength they have passed down to us.

When:
Sunday, Nov. 3th at 10am

What:
Fun deadlift meet!
Music
Food vendors
Performance by .

Location:
Connected Fitness
2215 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60623
(Our new location!)

This will be an informal and unofficial deadlift meet to celebrate dia de los mu***os and raise funds for La Brocha.

La Brocha is a Chicago-based art collective comprised of artists, art therapists, and aging professionals who provide free art workshops to older Latino/e’s in Chicago’s southwest side. Check out their instagram page .

All are invited to participate, members and non-members, ages 18 and up, and all genders. Amateur and beginning lifters are highly encouraged to participate.

$35 Registration Fee
Includes event t-shirt
More information on the registration page.
Registration link in the bio.

A portion of all registration fees will be donated to La Brocha.

We are super pumped for this! Dia de los mu***os and calavera face painting is highly encouraged. Nos vemos!

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10/17/2024

¡Únase a nosotros para una conferencia gratuita sobre el Alzheimer!

📣 Esta conferencia está diseñada para ayudar a crear conciencia sobre el Alzheimer y otras formas de demencia, y compartir información sobre recursos que pueden ayudar en la trayectoria de la demencia. La conferencia está dirigida a cuidadores, futuros cuidadores y profesionales de salud.

La conferencia es gratuita. Es necesario registrarse y se puede realizar en línea o por teléfono al 800.272.3900.

📣 The conference is designed to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and share information on resources that can help with the dementia journey. It is geared towards current and future caregivers as well as healthcare professionals.

Online registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-the-light-awareness-acompanamiento-equity-for-our-comunidad-tickets-999347373897?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawF-IVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcLHxfYtYcJpDK4x60EBwhQN75WVTW1NDMu0zm29k6SZp8w1hZI9AlU83w_aem_PMff0ExrJISWnWAFFtOH2A

Photos from La BROCHA's post 10/08/2024

¡Y qué mejor manera de terminar la serie de 🖼 retratos que pintando a la reina Selena! Gracias al increíble artista Robert Valadez por guiarnos en este taller en la biblioteca Back of the Yards. ¡Y un gran agradecimiento a Cafe Tlahuica por la rica ensalada!

We wrapped up this year's series of 🖼 portrait paintings, participants painted Selena. Thank you Robert Valadez for guiding us through this workshop at the Back of the Yards Library. And a big thank you to Café Tlahuica for the delicious salad!

📷 Credit: Hex Hernadez

10/04/2024

📣Caminando Juntos es una conferencia bilingüe gratuita para cuidadores, una persona que cuidan a un familiar de la tercera edad incluyendo sus padres, tíos o abuelos. Al participar en esta conferencia saldrá con información que le ayudará a planear el cuidado de su ser querido, participará en talleres de autocuidado para usted, y tendrá la oportunidad de platicar con otras personas que también están aprendido a navegar las complejas dinámicas familiares, el sistema de salud y los servicios de apoyo.

📣Caminando Juntos is a free and bilingual conference for caregivers of senior in their family, whether it’s your parents, tíos, or abuelos. You will walk away with information about care planning for your loved one, self-care workshops for you, and engage in panel discussions from family caregivers like yourself who have learned how to navigate complex family dynamics and health care systems and support services. English translation provided.

Photos from La BROCHA's post 09/21/2024

Thank you AARP Illinois for inviting us to be part of the Little Village mural celebration.

09/18/2024

📣Acompáñenos este 📅 viernes de 🕒 3 a 6pm para celebrar el aniversario del mural en la 26 y Lawndale en La Villita. La BROCHA tendrá una mesa donde estaremos pintando estas hermosas flores de cempasúchil.

📣 Join us this 📅 Friday from 🕒 3 a 6pm to celebrate the anniversary of the mural at 26th and Lawndale in Little Village. La BROCHA will have a table where we will be painting these beautiful marigold flowers.

Thank you Miguel Lopez for this beautiful design!

09/13/2024

📍Acompáñenos a un taller de arte gratuito el sábado, 28 de septiembre de 11:00AM-2:00PM en la Biblioteca Pública del Barrio de las Empacadoras ubicada en el 2111 W 47th St., Chicago, IL 60609. ¡Llame (708)-858-1323 o envié un correo electrónico a [email protected] para registrarse!

📍 Join us for a free art workshop on Saturday, September 28 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Chicago Public Library - Back of the Yards Branch located at 2111 W 47th St., Chicago, IL 60609. Call (708)-858-1323 or email [email protected] to register!

08/26/2024

Spaces are still available in our Viva la Vida program! Adults ages 55 and better are invited to join us at the Museum on August 29th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for an art making activity followed by a slow looking exercise in the galleries. This month we will learn how to bind our own books, which we will then use inside our Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection exhibition, where we will spend time analyzing artwork and sketching in them.

Coffee and treats will be provided from local establishments. This program is free, but registration is required. To sign up, email [email protected]

Photos from La BROCHA's post 08/20/2024

Last Saturday's Al Café was a musical delight! We joined the Little Village Library Branch - Chicago Public Library summer theme by listening to classic 📀 and decorating our own 🪇 with Adriana Peña.

Al Café is a special program for people with memory loss and their caregivers.

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¡El Al Café del sábado pasado fue una delicia musical! Nos unimos al tema de verano de la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago escuchando 📀 clásicos y decorando nuestras propias🪇 con Adriana Peña.

Al Café es un programa especial para personas con pérdida de memoria y sus cuidadores.

📸 Credit: Hernandez

08/02/2024

🪇 ¡Únase a nuestro próximo Al Café! 🪇

Un programa especial para personas con pérdida de memoria y sus cuidadores. Los participantes decorarán maracas, disfrutarán de un almuerzo y tendrán la oportunidad de socializar con otros.

🪇Join us for our next Al Café! 🪇
Al Café us is a special program for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will decorate maracas, enjoy lunch, and have the opportunity socialize with others.

Photos from La BROCHA's post 06/25/2024

¡Tuvimos casa llena en nuestro taller de junio y los participantes se divirtieron muchísimo dando su propio toque creativo a sus pinturas de Frida Kahlo!

Un gran agradecimiento a Diana Marquez por dirigir el taller, a Casa Club Yuriria Chicago por recibirnos y a todos los increíbles voluntarios que ayudaron a que el taller fuera un éxito.

¿Conoce algún adulto mayor (60+) interesado en participar en nuestros futuros talleres? ¡Háganos saber en los comentarios a continuación y asegúrese de seguir nuestra página para obtener actualizaciones sobre los próximos eventos!

We had a full house at our June workshop, and participants had a blast putting their own creative spin on their Frida Kahlo paintings!

A big thanks to Diana Marquez for leading the workshop, Casa Club Yuriria Chicago Yuriria for hosting us, and to all the amazing volunteers who helped make the workshop such a success.

Are you know any older adults (60+) interested in participating in our future workshops? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to follow our page for updates on upcoming events!

05/24/2024

Viva la Vida es una serie de talleres mensuales del Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano/ National Museum of Mexican Art diseñados para los adultos de 55 años o más.

📌 jueves 30 de mayo
⏰ 1:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m.

El programa es gratuito, pero es necesario registrarse enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]

The National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Mather presents Viva la Vida, a monthly workshop series tailored for creative agers. Adults ages 55 and up are invited to the Museum on Thursday May 30th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for an immersive experience in the galleries followed by an art making activity. This month, we will highlight Arte Diseño Xicágo II: From the World's Fair to the Present Day, then create abstract artworks using watercolors, inspired by works in the show.

Coffee and treats will be provided from local establishments. This program is free, but registration is required. To sign up, email [email protected].

Photos from La BROCHA's post 05/21/2024

La actividad de arte de nuestro Al Café este mes fue crear hermosas 💐 juntos.

Los eventos de Al Café son programas especiales para personas con pérdida de memoria o demencia y sus cuidadores. ¡Ven a disfrutar de una comida deliciosa, una conversación y un proyecto de arte divertido! Los eventos son una oportunidad perfecta para:
• Conectarse con otros en un entorno de apoyo.
• Encuentre compañía y comparta risas.
• Despierte la creatividad con una actividad de arte sencilla.

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May’s Al Café art activity was to create beautiful flowers together.
La BROCHA's Al Café is a special program for individuals with memory loss or dementia and their caregivers. Come enjoy a delicious meal, conversation, and a fun art project! It's a perfect opportunity to:
• Connect with others in a supportive environment.
• Find companionship and share laughter.
• Spark creativity with a simple art activity.

📷 Credit: Hex Hernandez. Thank you, Hex!

Photos from La BROCHA's post 05/13/2024

Únase a nosotros para un taller de arte GRATUITO el sábado 15 de junio de 11:00 AM a 2:00 PM. El taller es una colaboración con Casa Club Yuriria Chicago

Este taller está diseñado para todas las personas mayores de 60 años, incluidas aquellas que viven con Alzheimer o Parkinson.

¡Participar en los talleres de LA BROCHA es una excelente manera de explorar su creatividad, divertirse y conectarse con otros! ¡El espacio es limitado, así que regístrese hoy!

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Join us for a FREE art workshop on Saturday, June 15th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. The workshop is a collaboration with Casa Club Yuriria Chicago.

This workshop is designed for everyone 60 and older, including those living with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Participating in a LA BROCHA workshop is a great way to explore your creativity, have fun, and connect with others!

Space is limited, so register today!

☎️ (708)-858-1323
📨 [email protected]

05/10/2024

📣¡Mañana es el próximo Al Café!
Al Café es un programa especial para las personas con pérdida de memoria y sus familiares. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de hacer artes creativas y socializar con más personas.

Tomorrow is our next Al Café!
Al Café is a special program for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to do creative art activities and socialize with others.

Photos from La BROCHA's post 05/07/2024

Nos lo pasamos increíble en nuestro taller 🎨 del sábado pasado. Las/los participantes trabajaron en pintar a Antonio Aguilar en una clase dirigida por Diana Marquez.

Un sincero agradecimiento a Solutions For Care por su colaboración. ¡Gracias Richard y al excelente equipo de voluntarios de SFC. A las/los participantes les encantaron las deliciosas 🥗 de Cafe Tlahuica!

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We had an incredible time at our 🎨 workshop this past Saturday. Participants worked on painting Antonio Aguilar in a class lead by Diana Marquez.

A heartfelt thank you to Solutions For Care for hosting the workshop. Thank you Richard and the great team of SFC volunteers! Participants loved the delicious 🥗 from Cafe Tlahuica!

05/07/2024

Thank you Solutions For Care for hosting our May workshop!

10/23/2023

We're excited to announce a new program in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library - Little Village Branch called Al Café!
Al Café will be a space where individuals impacted by memory loss alongside their families/friends/caregivers can connect and engage in creative activities. For more information, check out the flyer!

Con gran emoción, anunciamos un nuevo programa en colaboración con Chicago Public Library - Little Village Branch, llamado Al Café!
Al Café es una reunión donde personas impactadas por pérdida de la memoria junto a sus familiares/amistades/cuidadores pueden conectar y participar en actividades creativas! ¡Para mas información, chequen nuestro volante!

10/20/2023

So thankful to AARP Illinois for sponsoring the making of this video about the work we do! This video was beautifully curated by Inspired Views Production Company! Watch now: Check it out!

¡Muy agradecidas con AARP Illinois por patrocinad este video sobre nuestro trabajo! ¡Este vídeo fue creado por el equipazo de Inspired Views Production Company! ¡Denle un vistazo!

Latino community faces obstacles, language barrier when dealing with Alzheimer's disease 10/09/2023

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Photos from La BROCHA's post 09/22/2023

📣Join us for a free art 🎨workshop on Saturday, October 21st from 11:00AM to 1:30PM at Toci La Diosa located at 3656 E. 106th St., Chicago! Call (708)-858-1323 or email [email protected] to register!

📣Acompáñenos a un taller de arte🎨 gratuito el sábado, 21 de octubre de 11:00AM-1:30PM en Toci La Diosa, 3656 E. 106th St. Chicago! Llame (708)-858-1323 o mande correo electrónico a [email protected] para registrarse!

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