
La Fortaleza Concept
Economic Development via Arts & Culture








JOIN THE GALLERY OF ARTISTS:
A GROWING gallery of artists
living and working in El Barrio
Available for Speaking Engagements, poetry reading, art exhibition,
seminars, workshops, presentations, consultant work

"How do you find artists in El Barrio? Just go outside and say hello." Image Credit: Yolanda Maldonado

"We all go through different stages in our lives... that's why I sell hope."

"A school embracing an artist is unfortunately not common."

"I consider poetry to be the first form of communication... because it cuts to the chase." Image Credit: ©GeorgeMalave2012

"In the United States, being bilingual and bicultural is seen as a liability, but actually it's a strength."

"El Barrio is a culturally rich neighborhood, but there's so many different subcommunities that have their own dynamics, their own outlets." Photo Credit: T. Ehrlich

"A lot of the pieces I make are interactive. I think this is really important... it shows people that art is not a dead medium."

"I’m a universal person... I would love to see the arts bring everybody together. But I haven't seen an event that does that yet."

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