Garden Muse: Lecture Series with North Texas Artists and Master Gardeners
FREE
Thursday, Nov 2, 2023 | 7:00-9:30PM
Bath House Cultural Center | Theater and Lobby
521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas, TX 75218
Schedule of Events
7:00-7:30 PM – BHCC Visual Arts Coordinator/ CURATOR, Enrique Fernández Cervantes, “Path of Winged Souls: Monarch Butterflies Migration and Day of the Dead Significance.”
7:30-8:30 PM – DALLAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER, Janet D. Smith, “Miracle of the Monarchs”
8:30-9:30 PM – ARTIST AND ART EDUCATOR, Kenya Diaz, “Activity: Mini Altars/ Actividad: Pequeños Altares”
Janet D. Smith
Personal Statement | Janet’s love of gardening didn’t start until after she took early retirement and decided to spruce up her dismal landscape. The next year she took the Master Gardener training and learned how to actually grow and care for plants. She is a recovering plantaholic who considers the Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and native plant training as her 12-step program. She specializes in growing native and adapted drought-tolerant plants that attract bees, butterflies, and birds. She loves helping others discover the thrill of having their own nature channel out their windows.
Janet speaks on the following topics:
All You Can Eat Buffet for Migrators Butterfly Gardening
Easy Gardening with Native Plants How to Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Invite the Birds to Your Yard Inviting Nature Back Home with Native Plants
Landscaping for the 21st Century Meet the Hummingbirds in Your Yard
Miracles of Monarchs Monarchs: Disappearing Before Our Eyes
Sex in the Garden (pollination) To Bee or Not to Bee
Ya Gotta Love the Pollinators Year-Round Perennials for the Landscape
CERTIFICATIONS
TEXAS MASTER GARDENER, Dallas County, 2005
White Rock Demonstration Gardens, DCMG – Project Coordinator
National Earth-Kind Certification
Rainwater Harvesting Certification
North Texas Master Naturalist, 2011
Native Plant Society of Texas, Level 3 Certification
RECOGNITION & AWARDS for volunteer work:
Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama
Over 5000 hours of Master Gardener service
Dallas County Master Gardener Speaker of the Year, 2008
Texas Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year, 2010
Over 1000 hours of Master Naturalist Service
EDUCATION
BA in Russian and Spanish, University of Arizona
Retired from a long career in information technology
Enrique Fernández Cervantes
About | Enrique Fernández Cervantes is a visual artist, exhibition curator and graphic designer. His paintings, photographs and mixed media artwork have been exhibited in galleries and museums since the mid-1990s. Enrique has held the position of Visual Arts Coordinator and Curator of Exhibitions at the Bath House Cultural Center and has curated exhibitions for other facilities of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (formerly known as the Office of Cultural Affairs) since 1999.
Curator | Enrique Fernández Cervantes has over twenty-five years of experience in art administration, curatorial work, visual art programs coordination, and gallery management. In his position at the Bath House Cultural Center, he has curated and coordinated numerous gallery shows and art events, which have engaged hundreds of local, regional, national, and international artists.
Throughout the years, Enrique has collaborated with multiple artistic, cultural, and academic organizations. He has created partnerships with cultural centers, galleries, museums, local school districts, colleges and universities, public libraries, and visual art groups. He has also been responsible for the planning and execution of visual art events that were presented in conjunction with national and international organizations.
In addition to his work at the Bath House, Enrique has served as the Curator of the White Rock Lake Museum and as Associate Curator at other art facilities of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, including the Ice House Cultural Center, the Latino Cultural Center, and the Moody Performance Hall. Additionally, Enrique has offered curatorial assistance to the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, the Meyerson Symphony Center, the Dallas Public Art Department, the Dallas Public Library, and the City of Dallas Office of the Mayor.
Kenya Diaz
Teacher Bio | Kenya Diaz was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is passionate about sharing her love for art and teaches at Oil and Cotton Art Studio. She currently teaches their Studio Kids and Teen Portfolio Prep Programs. Diaz is a Booker T. Washington High School Performing and Visual Arts graduate and has an Associate’s Degree from Brookhaven Community College where she studies Painting and Metals.
Artist Statement | Collaged images in her paintings and small sculptures are inspired by family stories and her upbringing as a first-generation, Mexican-American. She likes to reference everyday objects and symbols to explore ideas of identity, resourcefulness, family, and community.
Activity: Mini Altars
Thursday, November 2, 8:30-9:30 PM
Bath House Cultural Center
Lobby or Lake Level
Facilitated by: Kenya Diaz & Raul Najera
Join us in honoring the memories of our dearly departed this Dia de los Muertos on November 2. This activity accompanies the Lecture Series: Monarch Butterflies-Migration and Day of the Dead Significance.
Let’s come together for a meaningful experience where we craft miniature altars using found objects. All necessary materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring small photocopy images and personal items to customize your altar within a 3.75”L x 2.45” W x 0.9”H inch tin box.
This gathering is a beautiful opportunity to share cherished memories, thoughts, and moments, creating a heartfelt space of remembrance and celebration.
Your participation will make this event truly special!
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Actividad: Pequeños Altares
Jueves, Noviembre 2, 8:30-9:30 PM
Bath House Cultural Center
Lobby or Lake Level
Facilitada por: Kenya Diaz & Raul Najera
Los invitamos a celebrar las memorias de nuestros seres queridos este Día de los Muertos el 2 de Noviembre. Esta actividad comunitaria acompaña una conferencia sobre el tema: la migración de las Mariposas Monarcas y el significado de la celebración del Día de los Muertos.
Nos reuniremos para una experiencia significativa donde crearemos pequeños altares utilizando objetos encontrados. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales necesarios, pero se recomienda traer pequeñas fotos y objetos personales para personalizar su altar dentro de la medida de una cajita de 3.75” de largo x 2.45” de ancho x 0.9” de alto pulgadas.
Esta reunión será una maravillosa oportunidad para compartir recuerdos, pensamientos y momentos especiales, creando un espacio sincero de recuerdo y celebración.
¡Tu participación hará este evento realmente especial!
