Round II Projects
PROJECT
Somos La Voz: A Celebration of Chicano and Mexican Youth Activism, Art, and Cultural Legacy in San Diego
PROJECT FOCUS AREA:
Social justice and community engagement
ZIP CODE(S):
PROJECT BY:
Via International
COLLABORATORS:
Lucas Cruz, Patricia Cruz (lead artists/practitioners); Jorge Castillo Vincent Quitugua, Giovanni Cerda, Rigo Reyes, Juan Carlos Lozano, Joni Nuñez, Maira Meza, Natalia Ventura
Somos La Voz: A Celebration of Chicano and Mexican Youth Activism, Art, and Cultural Legacy in San Diego campaign objective is to provide free social justice and art classes to Chicano and Mexican-American youth in San Diego and celebrate the unique cultural and artistic legacy of Chicanos and Mexicans through three free pop-up events open to the public in the lowest quartile California Healthy Places Index communities of Logan Heights. Through the deep-dive workshops taught by local Chicano and Mexican teaching artists, the youth will connect with their unique cultural roots and identity and have the opportunity to present their art to the public through the pop-up events showcasing the art of participating youth.
LEARN ABOUT THE ARTIST + CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS
Via International
San Diego County
Via International promotes sustainable development by engaging and supporting leaders in emerging communities. The organization is driven by and centered on including community voices and strengthening (“formation”) community leadership. It is committed to meeting leaders where they are and working together to identify solutions that elevate communities. Via International works through the lens of asset-based community development, which builds off already present strengths and assets. It encourages a participatory process where people identify their needs and act to improve their quality of life, families, and communities.
