Programming made possible by:
Bay Area Cultural Funders for Equity
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
Join us to 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.
Guest Speaker: Abel Rodriguez
Wednesday, May 13 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Student Community Center
Multipurpose Room (MPR) 2nd FL / UC Davis Campus
Join us to 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.
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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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)
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.
Participating Artists:
Izik Sahagun @iziksahagun
Esperanza Santos @eoxsantos
Ramona Garcia @ramonagarciaart
Pavel Acevedo @pavel_acevedo
Crystal Galindo @crystalgalindoart
Álvaro D. Márquez @alvarodmarquez
Pablo Villacana Lara @pablo_morninghawk_lara
Luis Ernesto García @luismayanx
Amparo Ochoa @714jackie
Armando Trampa
Gabriel Pozzo @gpozzoq
Adrian Delgado @adelgadoart
Edgar-Arturo Camacho @edgararturoartist
Luis Tinoco @grimhearts1985
John Galan @johngalanart
Juan Barroso @juan_barroso_art
Gabriel García Román @gbrlgrcrmn
Eddie Chacon @liberacion_grafica
Ozi Magana @feodome
Jonathan Hemelberg @our_fellow_mortalsGabriel Jerónimo @gjeronimoart
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Community Workshop
Collaborative Collage Making
When: Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: TANA
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 look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit our website at tanaarte.com or follow us @tanawoodland
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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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)
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.
Participating Artists:
Izik Sahagun @iziksahagun
Esperanza Santos @eoxsantos
Ramona Garcia @ramonagarciaart
Pavel Acevedo @pavel_acevedo
Crystal Galindo @crystalgalindoart
Álvaro D. Márquez @alvarodmarquez
Pablo Villacana Lara @pablo_morninghawk_lara
Luis Ernesto García @luismayanx
Amparo Ochoa @714jackie
Armando Trampa
Gabriel Pozzo @gpozzoq
Adrian Delgado @adelgadoart
Edgar-Arturo Camacho @edgararturoartist
Luis Tinoco @grimhearts1985
John Galan @johngalanart
Juan Barroso @juan_barroso_art
Gabriel García Román @gbrlgrcrmn
Eddie Chacon @liberacion_grafica
Ozi Magana @feodome
Jonathan Hemelberg @our_fellow_mortalsGabriel Jerónimo @gjeronimoart
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Community Workshop
Collaborative Collage Making
When: Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: TANA
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 look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit our website at tanaarte.com or follow us @tanawoodland