Rita Flores de Wallace

Rita Flores de Wallace (1937–2025) was Denver's 'First Lady of Mexican folk art,' and was credited with developing the Mexican art scene in Denver during her career.

Biography Rita Flores was born on April 15, 1937, in Galeana, Mexico During these travels across Mexico, Flores studied traditional folk arts of the indigenous people of Nuevo León. The family moved to Saltillo, Mexico when she was 8 years old.

Expanded description Flores de Wallace was the dance director of Teatro Latina de Colorado for over 15 years. She was the Artistic Directora for Centro Cultural de Mexico and the Mexican Counsel.

Recognition 1999 Governors Heritage Award Univision's Pillar of the Community Award Mizel Museum of the Judaica's Excellent Teacher Award Lena Archuleta Community Service Award Chicano Humanities and Arts Council's Life Work Achievement Award SCFD’s Rex Morgan Award the XUPANTLA Cihuatoanii Leadership Award the Centro Juan Diego Madrina Award the Metro State Colorado Folk Arts Counsel Corn Mother Award Latinas Honoring Latinas Companera Award Carson, Brierly, Giffin Legends of Dance Honoree Award.