The audience that most inspires them are the people from the community who attend their readings.
Readings / Rehearsals
Mujeres Que Escriben requires members to participate in readings. We consider these readings a small contribution toward giving back to the very community that inspires our obras. Prior to any reading, we participate in several rehearsals, a form of professional development as well as quality control. We help each other identify areas that need further editing and proofreading before going public. In helping each other prepare to do our very best, we help to maintain the integrity of the group and brand.
We have been reading in and around Tucson since 1991. These are only a few of the places we have read:
KXCI community radio
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery
Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Poetry Crawl
Tumamoc Hill, an ecological reserve at the western edge of downtown Tucson
University of Arizona Poetry Center
University of Arizona Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, now the Guerrero Center
International Women’s Day in Bisbee and Tucson
National Hispanic Women’s Conference in Phoenix
“Because the Mujeres are a Latina based group, their writings often reflect their cultural backgrounds. I’ve noticed that their audiences however, include peoples of multiple races and cultures. This is because the words that they share and the feelings that they invoke, are universal in nature. Everyone that attends a Mujeres event, walks away with a smile on their face and joy in their heart.”
-Antonio Cocio Estrada Director, Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop
“Raices de Alegria” Closing Reception and Community Day 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
▪️ 11am to Noon: A question-&-answer artist panel discussion will be held. Snacks and beverages will be provided by Amerind. The exhibit celebration will be free to the public. ▪️ Noon to 12:30pm: Visitors and artists will have time to see the artwork in the gallery and talk with artists one-on-one ▪️ 12:30pm to 1:30pm: “Mujeres Que Escriben” will share readings related to the exhibit.
