This project is supported by a Community ArtsAssistance Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Illinois Arts Council, a state agengy

I would also like to thank the following people for their friendship and continued support.

Diana Pando, Fernando Jimenez, Dr. Jose Jimenez, Betty Cleeland, Manuel Romo, Patric McCoy, Dr. Giberto Cardenas, Gabby Jimenez, Dr. Yolanda Cardenas, Dan Parker, Nana Yaw o Boaitey, Carlos Estrada-Vega, Gina Hutchings, John T. Olson, Cheryl and Marc Ogilvie, Susan Pertl, The National Museum of Mexican Art and all the people who have encouraged me through out these years.