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Recursos culturales para organizaciones y artistas en Puerto Rico

Esta informacion fue recibida al 15 de abril del 2020 de  FEMA CULTURAL, Joint Recovery Office, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico… Saludos, Esperamos que ustedes y sus familias estén bien y en salud. Continuamos compartiendo recursos disponibles a la comunidad de las artes … Continue reading

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COVID-19 Updates | Resources for Artists & Cultural Organizations

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List of Resources: Creative Capital – Arts Writers Grant Application – $15,000 to $50,000 – Deadline May 20, 2020 NYFA – The Maurice Sendak Emergency Relief Fund – Up to $2,500 Applications accepted as of April 23, 2020 Podcast – Let’s … Continue reading

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FELIPE RANGEL – PRIDA Artist Everyone Should Know

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By Clara Galvano Rivera cgr.writepro@gmail.com Meet a Puerto Rican Renaissance Man! Felipe Rangel is a multi-skilled artisan who makes sure that his extraordinary Ponce-centric Vejigante masks, tell the story of how, where and why they came into existence. While working … Continue reading

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PAUL RODRIGUEZ, a Boricua Author Everyone Should Read

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Happy Fall, readers! As we gear up to this year’s Comité Noviembre Artisan and Book Expo, we bring you this feature to highlight this author and the many wonderful writers you will meet at the expo on Saturday, November 23, … Continue reading

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PRIDA’s Annual Artisan’s Holiday Market – 2019

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VENDOR INFORMATION NO, mass produced, commercial or food items are not allowed. Set up begins at 10am, breakdown is at 6:00 pm. NO, parking is not available. Artspace Residents ONLY: NO CHARGE if you are an Artspace resident and limited number … Continue reading

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RAFY VELEZ – PRIDA Artist Everyone Should Know

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By Clara Galvano Rivera cgr.writepro@gmail.com Artist Rafy Velez knew he wanted to be an artist at age 6. Not many people can say that, but he had an extraordinary experience that sealed his artistic fate and the rest, as they … Continue reading

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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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MAGDALENA GOMEZ, Boricua Author Everyone Should Read

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Saludos!  We are pleased to return, once again, this time all the way from Massachusets where we met this issue’s featured author. Remember, we can only celebrate you if you let us know what you are up to. Check out … 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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