Arts & CultureSaturday, December 5
One World, One County: An Exhibition Celebrating Latin American Art & Cultural Heritage
Saturday, December 5 · 1-5 p.m. · Occidental Fine Arts Center (Mezzanine)
- When
- Saturday, December 5 · 1-5 p.m.
- Where
- Occidental Fine Arts Center (Mezzanine)311 Occidental Avenue South Floor 1 · Seattle, WA · 98104
About this event
Art has a beautiful way of bringing us together. It crosses borders, carries memories of home, and tells stories that words sometimes cannot express.
On December 5, we invite our community to celebrate the colors, rhythms, and traditions of Latin America through art, music, dance, and the flavors that connect us to our roots.
Through their paintings, Fresia Valdivia and Magaly Bailon from Peru, José Alonso from Honduras, and Gabriela Garcia Greco from Venezuela will share glimpses of their heritage, memories, and the places they carry in their hearts.
The vibrant dances of Mestizos will bring the joy and spirit of Colombia to life, while the Andean melodies of Mundo Sikuri, featuring Oscar Bailon, Manuel Medina, and Julian Weisman, will carry us through the mountains and valleys of the Andes, where music has connected generations.
Art is also something we create together. Fresia and Magaly will invite visitors to join a hands-on art-making activity, where imagination, colors, and simple materials become an opportunity to connect, create, and share a little piece of ourselves.
And no celebration of our heritage would be complete without the flavors of home. Chef Joe will bring the warmth of Peruvian cuisine to our gathering, sharing dishes that evoke family tables, cherished traditions, and memories of home. Through his food, visitors will discover another beautiful way that culture travels across borders and brings people together.
More than an exhibition, this is a…
https://occidentalfinearts.org/event/4117
Listed by Occidental Fine Arts (ICS feeds), gathered by the Tacoma events calendar.