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Expressions: A Collection of Work by Puerto Rican Artists

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PRIDA Artists Group Exhibition: Expressions: A Collection of Works by Puerto Rican Artists On view: August 6 through August 17, 2019 Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 6th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Birds by Eliezer Berrios. Linoleum cut print on paper. … Continue reading

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PRIDA Workshop – Ponce Vejigante

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Everything you wanted to know about the Puerto Rican Vejigante: history mask making techniques, cultural significance and festival celebrations. A one-hour lecture presentation by Puerto Rican folkloric teacher FELIPE RANGEL vejigante mask-maker and member of the Board of Directors of … Continue reading

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OLGA AYALA – PRIDA Artist Everyone Should Know

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By Clara Galvano Rivera cgr.writepro@gmail.com Our Artist of the Month is requete– talented  Olga Ayala, known for her Hecho a Mano artisanal creations that promote Puerto Rican culture and identity. Born and raised in El Barrio, Ayala vividly remembers the … Continue reading

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Marta Iris Rodriguez Olmeda – PRIDA Artist Everyone Should Know

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By Clara Galvano Rivera cgr.writepro@gmail.com “I’m the first santos woodcarver (talladora) in my family,” Marta Iris Rodriguez Olmeda says with pride. Not only that, but our PRIDA Artist Everyone Should Know, is among the few female talladoras from Puerto Rico … Continue reading

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Artists Helping Puerto Rico – Bruny Muñoz

Artists Helping Puerto Rico Dear artists and friends, Its been over 18 months since Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico. We should not be surprised that humanitarian help is still needed. The idea now is not just to … Continue reading

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PRIDA Workshop – So Why Do They Call it a CUATRO When it has 10 Strings?

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Everything you wanted to know about the Puerto Rican cuatro: its origins, music, history and greatest players. A one-hour audio-visual lecture presentation by Puerto Rican folkloric-music researcher WILLIAM CUMPIANO instrument-maker and co-founder of the Puerto Rican Cuatro Project. Sunday, March … Continue reading

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PRIDA Artists at Counter & Bodega Restaurant

PRIDA Artists Exhibit at Counter & Bodega Restaurant On View Through the Month of February

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2018 – PRIDA Artisans Annual Holiday Market

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VENDOR INFORMATION SORRY THERE ARE NO VENDOR SPACES AVAILABLE! NO, mass produced, commercial or food items are not allowed. Set up begins at 10am, breakdown is at 5:00 pm. NO, parking is not available. Artspace Residents ONLY: NO CHARGE if … Continue reading

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Instagram Workshop for PRIDA Members

REGISTER FOR THE CLASS Instagram For Business & Artists Workshop Fees Membership Up to Date $60.00 USDNon-PRIDA-Member $75.00 USD Thursday, May 10, 2018 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST HERE IS WHAT WE WILL DO DURING OUR SESSION: #1: … Continue reading

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2017 PRIDA Holiday Crafts Market

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 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM PRIDA Holiday Crafts Market Pick-up gifts for the whole family by artists from the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA) CASABE HOUSES 150 East 121st … Continue reading

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