MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

Join us for Monthly Figure Drawing Workshops at MACLA! Sessions lasts about 2 hours, with one model doing various, timed gestures and poses. Session may feature a slightly clothed model. Advance registration is encouraged. Doors open at 6 pm, seating is first come, first served, with guaranteed space for ticket holders. Walk-ins are welcome, but limited to our venue capacity. Drawing will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Session are held in MACLA's?Castellano Playhouse. Register at macla.eventbrite.com

MACLA proudly presents Esto No Tiene Nombre. Performed by?Denice Frohman this March 21 – 23, 2025 Esto No Tiene Nombre?is a one-woman show that centers the oral histories of Latina lesbian elders. Written and performed by poet?Denice Frohman, the play is told through a series of vignettes that trace lineages of Latina lesbian activism, expression, and desire. Guided by first person stories from pre-Stonewall police raids in Philadelphia to first kisses,?Esto No Tiene Nombre?places Frohman in conversation with a myriad of elders—barbers, lovers, activists and chefs– to explore their interiority and her own. In other words: how we love, who we love, and how we survive. Tickets on sale now!? https://lnkd.in/gNRNbitm

Last week, genARTS Silicon Valley hosted the Creative Career Panel, the first session of our How To Art workshop and panel series at MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana. Thank you to our panelists, Yosimar Reyes, Elba Raquel, and Stephanie Barajas ! Join us for the second session on Artist Statements and Resumes next Wednesday! It’s free! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g2YZC7k7 Some gems from our panelists: ?Invest in yourself ??I can express myself in so many ways ??Build your community ??Not in competition but in conversation with others ????You can't find your brand without your voice and you can't find your voice without your practice This series is sponsored by City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs’ take pART grant.

MACLA is excited excited to announce our next exhibition, Mírame, opening South First Friday, December 6! ? Abby Aceves (Los Angeles), Tiffany Alfonseca (New York), Ruby Bloo (San José), Monica Hernandez (New York), and Elba Raquel (San José) examine how cultural beliefs have shaped and constrained women’s roles.?Through painting and mixed media, the transformative power of breaking societal confines celebrates a collective movement towards liberation. Celebrate with us on Friday, Dec. 6 for the opening reception during Downtown San Jose’s South First Friday. Meet some of the artists and catch live performances by San Cha! Make a donation of $25 or more and?receive an invitation to meet the artists at a special preview, December 5, before it opens to the public. Your support makes a difference—donate today and secure your spot!?? https://lnkd.in/gkd5TQhg

MACLA is excited to host National Book Award finalist, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, at San Jose’s City Hall Rotunda to discuss her new novel, Catalina, a coming-of-age story drawing from her own experience as an undocumented person and Harvard graduate. The conversation will be moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas, author of best-selling memoir, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen. Join us for an evening of poignant conversation diving into stories of resilience, identity, and the realities of living undocumented in America. Event?is FREE and open to all.?Registration is required via Eventbrite. https://lnkd.in/gsBpeVxr

Don’t miss this chance to witness a fusion of literature and music! Join us for the San José premiere of Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind, stories and songs from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them by Helena María Viramontes. Performance created by the GRAMMY-winning Martha Gonzalez and the Alpert Award-winning Virginia Grise, and directed by Kendra Ware. Featuring the extraordinary talents of Martha Gonzalez, Tylana Renga Enomoto, Juan Perez from Quetzal, and actor Lulu Matute. Grab your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/guR_Mns7

MACLA is honored to announce that we are one of the proud recipients of the 2024 San José Sharks Goals for Kids program! Our Grants Manager Luis Ambriz had the incredible opportunity to join six other outstanding organizations and programs for an unforgettable Sharks game.?? We are deeply grateful to the San Jose Sharks and the Sharks Foundation for their unwavering support of MACLA's mission to cultivate a flourishing vibrant community in San José. We would like to extend our gratitude to the partners that helped make this happen Taube Philanthropies, Chegg Inc., Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), Swenson Foundation, and a BIG congratulations to the other amazing organizations that were part of this program Adolescent Counseling Services, Elevate Tutoring, International Association for Human Values, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Narika and Wayfinder Family Services. Together, we are making a difference! ??

Join us in bringing arts programs to life in San José! Experience the power of giving at MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana's 2024 Latinx Art Now! Auction & Exhibition fundraiser. We're seeking sponsors to bring our vision to life. With an array of sponsorship tiers, seize this opportunity to amplify your company’s visibility while investing in Latinx youth and artists. By sponsoring MACLA's 2024 Latinx Art Now! Auction & Exhibition, you're supporting our organization and making a significant cultural impact in the community. Your sponsorship will enable us to continue our vital work, highlighting the importance of arts and culture in San José.? Visit the link below to become an official sponsor for MACLA's 2024 Latinx Art Now! Auction & Exhibition https://bit.ly/LAN24Spon