From Here y De Allá: Reflections on Elizabeth Catlett Mora – Art Exhibit & Plática

Join us for an evening of art and information.

Starting with an opening reception for the art exhibit “From Here y De Allá: Reflections on Elizabeth Catlett Mora – an African American artist who embraced Mexico.” This exhibit is a collaboration with the San Antonio Ethnic Arts Society and features fifteen works of seventeen SAEAS members inspired by Elizabeth Catlett’s work and activism — showcasing a diverse range of creativity and artistry.

Thanks to collectors Paula and Edwin Miles, the exhibition will display prints by other well-known African-American artists, including Jacob Lawrence, Margaret Burroughs, Faith Ringgold, George Hunt, and Frank Frazier.

Art Opening Reception, 5:30PM–9PM
Exhibition continues thru September 30, Mon – Fri, 11AM–7PM

Live Zoom Broadcast

Later, there will be a live Spanish, zoom broadcast by Cecilia Santacruz Langagne, “The Role of the African American Artist, Elizabeth Catlett, in Modern Mexico”. In-person English translations will be provided by Cecilia Sánchez Duarte. The plática will provide an in-depth look at Elizabeth Catlett’s time in Mexico, examine her art, and discuss her activism and collaboration with members of Taller de la Gráfica Popular, a progressive artists’ print collective in Mexico.

Live Zoom Broadcast by Cecilia Santacruz Langagne, 6:30PM

If you want to watch the Live Zoom Broadcast from home, here is the link.
You can download the Zoom software for your PC, phone or Mac directly from the Zoom website.

Event Parking is available at San Antonio College Lot #28 on the corner of Evergreen St. and Maverick St. The Esperanza entrance is on Evergreen St.

After  6:00pm, there will be additional parking for persons with physical disabilities at the Planned Parenthood Parking Lot next to the Esperanza off of San Pedro Avenue. Permits are available inside at the sign-in table.