Past Events & Exhibits
The Art of Being, designed by clinical psychologist Nancy Cochoy, provides a space for artists to reflect on their emotions and embrace their personal growth.
The project began with a creative workshop where artists learned to draw faces, eventually creating self-portraits that explore how they see themselves. Closely connected to Multicolores’ mental health and well-being program, these deeply personal works reflect the artists’ evolving sense of identity, confidence, and self-worth.
Throughout their mental health and well-being journey, the artists have shared stories of resilience, personal growth, and obstacles overcome. In the fall of 2025, these stories and reflections came together in The Art of Being, an exhibition of self-portraits at the Multicolores gallery in Panajachel.
The exhibition marked an exciting milestone for Multicolores as our first on-site exhibition, celebrating not only the artists’ creativity, but also their individual journeys and the power of art as a means of self-expression.
October - November 2024
The Art of Resilience Project
Durham Art Guild Trust Gallery
Durham, NC
What began as a simple idea blossomed into a stunning tapestry of womanhood, craftsmanship, empowerment, and hope. Susu Hauser, the visionary behind the project, shares:
"This fundraising exhibition featured over 50 artisan pieces, life-size portraits, and cinematic glimpses into local traditions, with proceeds benefiting three nonprofits: Multicolores, WEAVE, and OMBA Arts Trust. A feast for the eyes and a balm for the heart, 'The Art of Resilience' is my gift to our communities in the U.S.—to spark curiosity, inspire, and deepen connections with Indigenous cultures worldwide.”