Arte Américas

By Dr. Lizbeth de la Cruz Santana Humanizar Historias, by local artist and scholar Dr. Lizbeth De la Cruz Santana, explores an evolving community-based project that merges muralism, storytelling, and activism. This exhibition introduces four mural projects, the stories that inspired them, and the community-based methods that shaped their creation. Through behind-the-scenes photographs, process documentation, […]

The Featured Artist Program is a monthly spotlight for individual artists, art collectives, and art organizations. About Arte Américas was founded on the belief that the arts are a powerful tool for community empowerment, education, and cultural affirmation, with the intention of representing our communities with accuracy and dignity. Our exhibitions serve as entry points to deeper learning, dialogue, and cultural pride.   The Featured […]

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On View November 26th – November 30th, 2025 Artist Bio: In the United States, identity predetermines the paths of life that all of whom are within its borders will be forced to walk. Amongst the many factors that shape how society identifies an individual, race has long been the primary marker used in doing so. […]

PROGRAM: LECTURA BILINGUE Y TALLER DE ARTE Join us for this special Bilingual Storytime with architect Adriana. She’ll be reading Tal vez seré una Arquitecta: Maybe I’ll be an Architect, where we’ll listen to an inspiring story about dreaming big, exploring the world of architecture, and imagining all the amazing things we can grow up […]

PROGRAM: LECTURA BILINGUE Y TALLER DE ARTE Join us for a bilingual reading of Free to Learn: How Alfredo Lopez Fought for the Right to Go to School, read with special guest, Peter Roos. Together we’ll learn how Alfredo and his attorney, Peter Roos, helped make sure all kids have the right to go to […]

 🎉 Join us for our Fellowship Showcase! Celebrate the accomplishments of our first cohort of fellows and learn about their projects as they highlight the experience and research they’ve developed throughout our nine-month fellowship program! 📅 Friday, December 12⏰ 6–8 PM☕️🍫🍰 Enjoy coffee, chocolate, and desserts while connecting with our fellows and community. We can’t […]

 ✨ Join us for the final Arte Workshop of 2025 on December 14th, 1–3 PM! ✨ Create your very own milagro using the art of Repujado (tin embossing). Learn engraving and embossing techniques to form beautiful reliefs on heavy-duty foil—no experience needed! All materials and tools are provided, with a $20 materials fee required at […]

 Join us as we celebrate Las Posadas with Alebrijes y Nahuales on Thursday December 4th from 5-9pm🎉🎶 Don’t miss out: Fandango Familiar, Tamal Competition, artmaking, mercado navideño, y aguinaldos.  It’s going to be a night full of musica, dancing, comida, and beautiful tradiciones! Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit – we can’t wait to […]