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Latino Success Stories: Mary Cantu and Art Students

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Across the United States, in all fields of endeavor, Latinos are working to uphold their place in American society. Fox News Latino is proud to present "Our American Dream"—a series of snapshots and profiles of Latino success stories. Mary…
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10 Gift Ideas Using Your Children’s Artwork

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I used to put all my kids’ artwork and paper drawings in a box with hopes to someday, when they are older, show them their masterpieces. I soon discovered that one box for two kids was not enough and that even a second box filled up quickly. How…
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Kids Lose Out When Schools Cut Arts Programs

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Our kids are the losers when schools cut out arts programs. And yet, every time state budgets get tight and deficits grow, the “powers that be” are quick to sacrifice art, drama and music classes. And even if the budget crises pass, these…

Tribute to Frida Kahlo

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We’re all familiar with the many gorgeous and disturbing still images of Frida Kahlo and her incredible paintings—and most of us are familiar with her and Diego Rivera’s epic love story. This fantastic film footage of Frida and Diego (set…
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Divorced Brides: Wedding Pictures Become Works of Art

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When artist Mercedes Gertz got divorced 11 years ago, she quietly put her wedding pictures away in a drawer and slumped into a depression. Getting divorced was so painful, it was almost embarrassing to see the picture of herself at 25, a smiling,…
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Vivan Las Surrealistas!

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This post is in honor of Las Surrealistas, a group of female artists that include Frida Kahlo.  As mothers we have many titles—nurturer, chef, cleaning lady, chauffeur, analyst, accountant, tutor, cheerleader, so-and-so’s mother, etc.…
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Celebrating a Birth by Embellishing Your Belly

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If nine months seems like too long and treacherous a time to wait patiently for your little sweet little bundle of joy to arrive, consider getting your creativity on—literally—by intentionally decorating your ever-growing bump. Plenty…
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Crafty Chica's Tips to Tie Dye

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When I was a kid I always wanted to try tie-dye, but my mom would always say, “Noooo, it’s so messy, it will stain everything!”I’m happy to report things have changed since then. The tie-dye process these days is as easy as adding…
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Fun Craft Projects for Kids

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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. —Pablo Picasso 400 guests. More gifts than we could fit in our car. Dollar dance money bulging from the silky drawstring bag. All of it is a blur.…