Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery Blossoms as Community Hub
With a heart for the arts, the two gallery owners have made it their mission to bring people of all walks of life together to appreciate Chicano artistry.
Mariachi Quinto Sol Strikes a Chord: Reviving Community at the University of Washington
“We’re meant to be here,” said one of the viola players.
Entre Ríos Books’ Struggle to Bring Argentine Poetry to a U.S. Audience
“I think the biggest challenge I have is just finding our curious readers,” said Knox Gardner, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Entre Ríos Books.
Two Friends Bring Childhood Memory To Life In New Video Game
The two developers will launch their game “Desktop Explorer,” a game they hope will take players on an emotional journey they won’t forget.
A Look at One Book Store’s Efforts to Promote Latine Author Visibility
“It’s been hard to find places where I see people who look like me,” said Javi Tapia, a bookseller at a local bookstore in Seattle.
Latin Drag Performers in Seattle Celebrate Culture and Resilience
“Our community is at the best it’s ever been, period,” said drag performer Queen Andrew Scott.
‘Tonantzin Guadalupe’ Film Explores Origins of Mexico’s Patroness
The beloved Virgin of Guadalupe has united people of Mexican heritage for centuries, but its complex history reveals ‘the power of stories’ and how one image led to the creation of a nation.
Pepe Montero steps to the center of Seattle’s creative scene with two leadership roles
Nearly 15 percent of Washington identifies as Latino, but according to Pepe, the cultural grants given out by Washington state to artists are not distributed evenly across demographic groups
Orquesta Northwest Empowers Latinx Youth Through Free Music Classes
“Nobody in the youth orchestras looked like me,” Madrigal said. “ I didn’t see any Latinos or African American kids in the orchestra.”
Spanish language on the Seattle stage: A look at making live theater authentic and accessible
Creators of Latinx theater face a difficult challenge in bringing their productions to a largely monolingual community.
He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets
Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.
‘El Noroeste’ exhibit at TAM offers a must-see glimpse into Chicano/a and Latine culture
Tacoma Art Museum’s “El Noroeste” exhibit is filled with colorful and personal artwork created by local Chicano/a and Latine artists