On View August 10 - October 15, 2023
Taking place during Hispanic Heritage month, LatinX Voices features artworks created by artists of Latin American descent living in the United States. It showcases a range of styles and media in artworks that highlight the diversity and cultural richness of the LatinX community and explore issues related to identity, immigration, history, politics, and social justice.
Featured Artists: Haydee Alonso; Roberto Benavidez; Jessica Caldas; Catalina Gomez-beuth; Pamela Diaz Martinez; Karen Navarro; Noah Reyes; Paula Reynaldi; Melvin Toledo; Rolando Vázquez
PRESS:
"LATINX VOICES EXPLORES THEMES OF IDENTITY," Interview on NPR's City Lights with Lois Reitzes, WABE, Sept 15, 2023
"CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN METRO ATLANTA," FOX 5 News, September 15, 2023
PUBLIC PROGRAMMING:
- Latin Dance Night: Salsa & Bachata
- Latin Music Night + Art on the Spot
- Dia de Los Muertos Festival
- Creative Corner: Ojo de Dios
- Creative Corner: Frida Kahlo Headbands
- Tie-in Talk: "The Conquistador and the Poet" with Historian Suzanne Litrel
- Tie-in Talk: "The Healing Touch of Reiki" with Reiki Practitioner Liz Siegel
- Artist Talk: Pamela Diaz Martinez
- Local Artist Showcase
- Sunday Stitch Sessions
- Paint on the Patio
- Library Storytime
- Art on the Green Festival
- Public Art Tour
Attendees showing off the dance moves they learned at our Latin Dance Night the week prior