The Bridge: Latinx artists talk culture and creativity.
Thu, August 8, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Influenced by the Missouri History Museum's exhibit "Flores Mexicanas: A Lindbergh Love Story" showcasing the massive work of art by renowned Mexican artist Alfredo Ramos Martinez, "The Bridge" brings together voices and perspectives of local Latinx creatives, artists and community leaders in St. Louis.
What to expect:
5:30 p.m. Light food and drink, exhibit access, local art and arts activities
6:30 p.m. Opening poem, panel discussion and Q & A
The opening poem, “Ode to the ñ,” is by poet, fiction writer, Caribbean folkloric dancer and educator María Balogh—whose writing is informed by bicultural and social issues.
The panel discussion includes:
Valeria Rodriguez—Dominican multi-disciplined artist creating murals, exhibit pieces, empowerment portraits and adult coloring books uplifting communities of color.
Miriam Ruiz—School and Community Programs Manager at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, curator of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce art program and a founding member of the Latinx Artists Network.
Tony Maldonado—Present Chair of the Hispanic Leaders Group and actor/chorus member with arts organizations including "Priest Play" and O'Fallon Theater Works.
Dr. J.S. Onésimo (Ness) Sandoval—Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Saint Louis University and Co-Director of the Ph.D. program in Public and Social Policy.
Moderator Junior Lara—Coach, mentor, former president of a corporate Toastmasters club, certified Toastmasters competent communicator and founder of the Auténtico podcast.
Moderator Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano—Thought-leader in social innovation and entrepreneurship, named in the 2017 Top 100 people to know in St. Louis to succeed in business, owner of Don Emiliano’s Restaurante Mexicano and co-host of the Auténtico podcast.
Price: FREE event; RSVP required
Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Location: The Missouri History Museum
Food and drink from 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Don Emiliano's Restaurante Mexicano
https://mohistory.org/exhibits/flores-mexicanas/
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Influenciado por la actual exhibición del Museo de Historia de Missouri, “Flores Mexicanas: Una Historia de Amor de Lindbergh,” la cual muestra el trabajo de arte masivo del reconocido artista mexicano Alfredo Ramos Martínez, “El Puente” busca reunir las voces y perspectivas de creativos y artistas locales latinx y líderes de la comunidad en St. Louis.
Que esperar del evento:
5:30 p.m. Reunión para conocernos, excursiones de las exhibiciones, arte local y actividades artísticas
6:30 p.m. Poema de apertura y panel de discusión
7:30 p.m. Recepción de coctel, bebidas de 4 Hands Brewing Co. y comidas ligeras, excursiones de las exhibiciones, arte local y actividades artísticas
El poema de apertura, “Oda a la ñ” es por la poeta, escritora de ficción y educadora María Belogh.
El panel de discusión incluye:
• Valeria Rodriguez–Artista multidisciplinaria dominicana, creadora de murales, piezas de exhibición, retratos de empoderamiento, y libros de colorear para adultos que elevan a las comunidades de color.
• Miriam Ruiz–Gerente de Programas Educativos y Comunitarios en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de St. Louis, curadora del programa de arte de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, y fundadora del grupo Latinx Artists Network.
• Tony Maldonado–Presidente de la organización Grupo de Líderes Hispanos y actor/miembro del coro de las organizaciones de arte “Priest Play” y O’Fallon Theater Works.
• Dr. J.S. Onésimo (Ness) Sandoval–Profesor asociado de sociología en la Facultad de Sociología y Antropología en Saint Louis University, y co-director del programa de Doctorado de Política Publica y Social.
• Moderadores: Junior Lara y Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano
Costo: Evento GRATUITO; Requerimos que reserve su puesto de antemano
Fecha: jueves, 8 de agosto
Hora: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Lugar: El Museo de Historia de Missouri
https://mohistory.org/exhibits/flores-mexicanas/