Poetic Justice / Justicia Poética
Art Exhibit Celebrates the Expansion of the Center for Latino
Policy Research at UC Berkeley
February 27 through March 30, 2017
Marking the grand opening of the expanded Center for Latino Policy Research (CLPR) at the University of California, Berkeley, the Center presents an art exhibit by renowned muralist and fine artist Juana Alicia from Monday, Feb. 27th through Thursday, March 30th. CLPR, now entering its 28th year, has expanded and now has a new space for the integration of the arts, interdisciplinary research, and policy. The Poetic Justice/Justicia Poética exhibit will feature more than 14 of Juana Alicia’s prints, paintings, and sculpture – a mix of new pieces never exhibited and earlier art works.
With Latino communities experiencing disenfranchisement and fears of deportation, the Center has created a unique place to foster innovation and creativity, and to synergistically advance knowledge that elevates Latino cultural, social, and political power. For the opening series of events in 2017, the center has turned to Latino artists, cultural visionaries and intermediaries. The goal is to foster conversations that bolster enthusiasm and energy through both reflection and action.
Center for Latino Policy Research
2547 Channing Way (between Telegraph Ave. and Bowditch), Berkeley
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Free Admission
Part of a month-long Open House titled Arts in Our Community: Latinx Visions for Social Justice
Opening Reception
Friday, March 3, 2017 from 5-8 p.m.
At Center for Latino Policy Research, 2547 Channing Way, Berkeley
Free admission
The public is invited to the opening of CLPR’s first art exhibition, featuring the art of Juana Alicia. The event will mark the beginning of a month-long Open House featuring many visionary artists from our community. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Radical Poster Making for Collective Liberation: A Hands On Workshop with Melanie Cervantes and Jesus Barraza of Dignidad Rebelde
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 4 p.m.
At Center for Latino Policy Research, 2547 Channing Way, Berkeley
Free admission
Dignidad Rebelde, a Bay Area graphic arts collaboration, will give a three-hour workshop providing participants a brief history of the role of political graphics in global liberation struggles, as well as sharing examples of Dignidad Rebelde’s work. This history will be illustrated with a slideshow.
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