MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

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

?? San José?make sure your voice is heard! ?? San José City Council is holding a study session on Arts, Destination Marketing, and Destination Events tomorrow,?February 16, beginning at 9:00am. If you cannot attend in person tomorrow, sending a letter is a great secondary option. https://lnkd.in/gBnAjHqU

??San José Community! We need your support and participation in the upcoming Study Session organized by Councilmember Omar Torres to advocate for the much-needed funding strategies for our arts and hospitality communities. Join the study session and voice support for our arts and hospitality community to demonstrate the urgency of implementing effective funding strategies. Investing in our arts is an investment in the future of San José.