Large scale arts pieces to be donated to local and area Chicago non-profits
This summer, EXPO Collective in collaboration with The Resurrection Project (TRP) will host the Quetzal Arts Fest on June 13, 2015. As part of its 25^th year anniversary celebration, TRP is a lead sponsor for this event that is geared toward making the arts accessible to the community, while showcasing the extremely talented local artists as well from around Chicagoland community. The Quetzal Arts Fest will take place Pilsen’s Zócalo, located at 18^th and Paulina.

Residents and families will enjoy an array of artistic elements including large scale pieces set to be donated to area non-profits including El Hogar del Nino, El Valor, Ruiz Elementary, Cooper Elementary, St. Pius Church, Central States SER, San Jose Obrero Mission, El Rincon Family Services, and The Resurrection Project.
Additionally, festival-goers will find live painters, vendors and showcasing artists. There will also be an opportunity to participate in artistic workshops throughout the day. View full agenda…
“We’re extremely excited to be hosting a festival that depicts the idea of artistic freedom,” said Roho Garcia, co-founder of EXPO Collective and participating artist. “As I always say, ‘Imagination is your strongest weapon. Use it.’ And that’s exactly what we’re bringing to the community; the ability to use our imagination to add more life to organizations that make our entire community better.”
“Arts and culture are essential elements of healthy communities,” said Raul I. Raymundo, CEO of TRP. “We are proud sponsors of the Quetzal Fest and its talented artists and young leaders of EXPO Collective.” The Resurrection Project has been building relationships and serving the Pilsen and surrounding communities for 25 years.
Other presenting sponsors include Capital One and 360 Café, a unique community space where you can learn new ways to save time and money while you tap free WiFi and enjoy a great cup of coffee.
For more information regarding the festival, visit expocollective.com, follow @EXPOCollective on Twitter and Instagram, and search EXPO Collective on Facebook. Join the conversation at #QFest15. For more information on the arts festival please call 773-679-9178.
Participating artists
Fernando Caldera
Roho Garcia
Lisa Gray
Ricardo Gonzalez
Laura Gomez
Frances Guillen
Fatima Garcia
Naomi Martinez
Xeno Martinez
Joe Mora
Melissa Paloma
Jose Ramirez
Mauricio Ramirez
CZr Prz
Gilberto Sandoval
JC Rivera
About EXPO Collective
EXPO Collective has been active since July 2013. The organization is focused on building community through art and providing a space for artists of multiple generations to showcase their talents. In almost two years, EXPO Collective has hosted 10 art exhibits, has worked with over 50 artists and has been present in the lives of over 500 individuals through their work.
 About The Resurrection Project
After 25 years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $345 million in community investment to empower more than 38,500 individuals.