From the organizers: Xiuhpoualli: 52 Years of Sueños will close out the Centro’s year-long 50th celebration with a Facebook live stream in person Panel Discussion with one of its founding members, Yermo Aranda, 2021 Santa Cruz Artist of the year. Moderated by Profesora Alessandra Moctezuma @almagratia of the Centro Community Advisory Committee. Featuring guest panelists: Josephine “Josie” Talamantes of the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center and David Avalos, Maestro, Artist & previous Centro Artistic Director. Yermo planted the seeds which he continues to nurture into the florecimiento of our cultura, through murals in our communities. Approaching the completion of his 94th mural, we invite you to share in the discussion and celebrate this historic exhibit embodying Aranda’s perspectives of community involvement through art. This event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to meet the artist at the closing reception and enjoy light refreshments with music. The event will also feature the San Diego Premier of the short documentary by Gabriel Medina and Marcus Cisneros, of Calavera Media “Painter of Dreams”. Free to attend, register here to hold your seat!
