Bell Arts Factory

All of us here at Bell Arts Factory are honored and proud to have Porfirio create and share his work as one of our most celebrated artists. Congratulations Porfidio--the world is a richer, more beautiful place, with a deeper grounding in history, nature, and culture, because of artists like you.

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@pauline.c.cuevas What a powerful artwork to fight against violence! We stand in support of our Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) friends, family and community to #StopAsianHate.... Thank you Pauline for letting us share your beautiful art. Go follow her work @pauline.c.cuevas See more

Celebrating Women's History Month Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 September 18, 2020) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in September 2020.

Who is your Heroine? Tell us her story: My mom is very very special because she is my mom of course. She is very special because we both love art. Even though we have different favorite colors she likes teal / aqua, I like purple / lavender. Some moms don’t like doing art, going on walks, and some moms don’t teach or know Spanish in Ventura, California. Moms that I know, only know Spanish or English. The only person I know who knows English. I Love My Mom No Matter Wha...t. Nazareth Gonzalez Image credit to: Lola Mata (Nazareth's mother). See more

As 2020 comes to a close in only 2 days, all of us at Bell Arts Factory would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated, steadfast supporters. You have helped us continue bringing our community together through the arts, in spite of the countless difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aided by the generosity of our donors, our most important arts programs successfully pivoted to virtual events, exhibitions, and classes, allowing us to provide ki...ds in our neighborhoods access to the arts through virtual Zoom programs like Creando en Casa (like this little artista, with her painted, upcycled pots!) With your help, we can come out stronger than ever in 2021! Will you make a monthly contribution of $5 to Bell Arts Factory and keep Ventura filled with art, dance, music, and culture? https://bellartsfactorygivingtuesday.causevox.com

This was the first time Bell #Arts Factory set up a one on one #Instagram LIVE conversation with artists and friends! We have to admit; we loved it! Take a look https://bellartsfactory.org//cultural-heritage-and-art-ta/

Looking back at 2020

Jane Peterson aims to create a new form of #realism where narrative #truth is found in the simple relationships of #objects! Learn more https://bellartsfactory.org/artists/

Good afternoon friends! Tomorrow’s exercise class is Saturday, December 12th from 10-11am. We are going to practice yoga by rolling on balls (two tennis balls will do) and use a yoga block for stretching the neck ( a large book will do... a dictionary approximately 4 inches thick) The class will be on the beach on Bell Arts Factory Facebook live. I hope you can join us! Take a walk or bike ride before class and then join us to stretch! Or stretch out your body and then have extra energy for your weekend! See you tomorrowLove and hugs, Della

Show your #support for the arts and #donate to Bell #Arts Factory! All donations made to Bell Arts Factory are tax-deductible. Learn more https://supportbellartsfactory.causevox.com/

Come join the Grand Opening of 2nd Location for @birrian2go at ... @bellartsfactory 432 N Ventura Ave 93001 Today 4 PM to 11 PM See more

Good evening yogi friends How does a nice vinyasa flow yoga class sound for hikers and runners? We will stretch the hip flexors and hamstrings plus so much more. It should feel fantastic Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, Janurary 9th from 10-11 for yoga on the beachThe class will be on Bell Arts Factory Facebook live. Enjoy this beautiful evening and be sure to treat yourself wellLove and hugs, Della PS Should we throw in a few abdominals?

In the spirit of Día De Los Muertos. Directed by Ricardo and George Ortega @ortegabrothersvision

Nuestra última clase del 2020 de #creandoencasaconbellartsfactory gracias a las familias por participar en estos días donde nos tuvimos que adaptar a los tiempos del COVID-19.

Take a look at our #Cultural #Heritage and #Art Talk Recap! Click here https://bellartsfactory.org//cultural-heritage-and-art-ta/

Join our Virtual Celebration TODAY Nov 2nd, 2020... 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Instagram LIVE @bellartsfactory from the Tool Room Gallery. Exhibit will include: Art, a Catrina Procession and of course our Ofrenda Artists included in our Tool Room Gallery Exhibit are: Sergio Martinez Cesar Aldana Maribel Hernandez Sue Franco Imelda Chavira Juan Cervantes Gabriela Molina See you in our Instagram LIVE! See more

Bell Arts Factory's #mission is to support #multicultural #arts education programs in collaboration with schools and other private agencies and individuals. https://bellartsfactory.org/

World Heritage In 2003, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) declared this holiday as a "Masterpiece of the cultural heritage of humanity" as it represents one of the most relevant examples of the living heritage of Mexico and the world. Image credit: Maribel Hernandez... @maribel_designs_1 Please mark your calendars for Nov 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm & Join @bellartsfactory in Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) Virtually via Instagram LIVE where we will be sharing Art, a Catrina Procession and of course our Ofrenda. To read more curious facts about the Day of the Dead & to find out more about our Virtual Celebration this 2020 click on this link: https://bit.ly/DayoftheDeadVirtualCelebration See you in our Instagram LIVE! . . . . . . . #toolroomgallery #supportcommunities #diademuertos #dayofthedead #virtualdayofthedead See more

Image credit: Imelda Chavira Please mark your calendars for Nov 2nd... 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm & Join @bellartsfactory in Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) Virtually via Instagram LIVE where we will be sharing Art, a Catrina Procession and of course our Ofrenda. To read more curious facts about the Day of the Dead & to find out more about our Virtual Celebration this 2020 click on this link: https://bit.ly/DayoftheDeadVirtualCelebration See you in our Instagram LIVE!

Origins of La Catrina La Catrina, originally called La Calavera Garbancera, is a figure created by Jose Guadalupe Posada and baptized by the muralist Diego Rivera. Jose Guadalupe Posada was the first to use this emblematic character, in his famous engraving La Calavera Garbancera, to criticize the so-called garbanceros, people of indigenous blood who pretended to be Europeans.... Years later, Diego Rivera created the image of La Catrina as we know it today. With this peculiar character, the muralist also criticized the Mexican aristocracy. La Catrina’s first appearance was in the mural Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda Central. The Catrina is the symbol of death and the icon of the day of the dead in Mexico. La Catrina is a skeleton woman who wears a large French-style hat over her skull1 and is the Mexican representation of death. Its meaning is that death makes us all equal, rich and poor. Image credits: Gabriela Molina @artworksbygabriela Please mark your calendars for Nov 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm & Join @bellartsfactory in Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) Virtually via Instagram LIVE where we will be sharing Art, a Catrina Procession and of course our Ofrenda. See you in our Instagram LIVE!

Art classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Email [email protected] for the zoom link!

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Please mark your calendars for Nov 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm & Join @bellartsfactory... in Celebrating the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) Virtually via Instagram LIVE where we will be sharing Art, a Catrina Procession and of course our Ofrenda. To read more curious facts about the Day of the Dead & to find out more about our Virtual Celebration this 2020 click on this link: https://bit.ly/DayoftheDeadVirtualCelebration See you in our Instagram LIVE!

Don't miss out on any upcoming #events! You can find them here https://bellartsfactory.org/events/ #art #fun

Hi friends of Bell Arts Factory Tomorrow is Saturday, October 31.... BOO Join us for a Halloween workout including weights, cardio, Pilates and a stretch at the end. The class will be from 10-11. It will be fun We hope to see you tomorrow morning Love and hugs, Della

The offering for the faithful departed According to the pre-Hispanic calendar, each deity sponsored a specific period of time. The offerings belonging to Mictlantecuchtli, lord of the dead, coincided with the month of November in the Gregorian calendar. The Spaniards, in their mission to institutionalize Christianity in Mesoamerican lands, decided to tie both visions, engendering a very complex syncretism that gave life to some festivals such as the Day of the Dead. It is bec...ause of this cultural mix that today an offering cannot be imagined without a cross, a photo of the deceased and marigold flowers. Tradition indicates that the altar begins to be assembled from October 30 or 31 and remains until November 2 or 3 depending on the region of Mexico Image from our celebration at Bell Arts Factory, 2019. To read more curious facts about the Day of the Dead & to find out more about our Virtual Celebration this 2020 click on the link below: https://bit.ly/DayoftheDeadVirtualCelebration See more