Phoenix Public Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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Sep. 8, 2015 Burton Barr Central Library, located at 1221 N. Central Ave, presents Latino Americans: 500 Years of History—a free series of discussions and art exhibitions—in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The discussion series, which will take place in Pulliam Auditorium on the first floor, corresponds to the six-part documentary film “Latino Americans.” This award-winning PBS series chronicles the history of Latinos in the United States from the 16th century to present day. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History – graphic Chicano Education in Arizona | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 After viewing a portion of episode two in the Latino Americans series, “The Pull and the Push,” Dr. Christine Marin, Professor Emeritus, Archivist/Curator and Historian for the Chicana/o Research Collection at ASU, will lead a discussion on the history of the Latino/a educational process in the United States. Journey Across America | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Dr. Louis Mendoza, Director School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies at ASU, will give a multimedia, research-based lecture on the history of Latinos in the United States via settlement, immigration, and colonial conquest. The History of Latino Urban Art | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Rogelio Gutierrez, Assistant Professor at the ASU School of Art, will give a brief lecture on the history and roots of urban art in the Latino culture followed by a tour of the two galleries exhibiting his work and the work of Latino artists from California, Arizona and New Mexico (see description below). The Story of Mexican Moviegoing in Phoenix | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Dr. Desiree Garcia, Assistant Professor, Department of English/Film and Media Studies at ASU, will lecture on the relevance of the border and the role of Mexican immigration and issues of segregation in public spaces to the local history of Phoenix moviegoing. Mobilizing to Immobilize: The Story of AZ Cotton | 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Dr. Gloria Cuádraz, Associate Professor, School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies at ASU, will oversee an audience-led discussion after viewing a portion of episode five of the Latino Americans series, “Pride and Prejudice.” She will integrate the theme of assimilation of Mexican-Americans into Arizona through an organized labor force. Two art exhibitions complementing the discussion series will be displayed on the second floor through Oct. 16: Art Exhibitions – Vocez de Aztlan and Reconstruction – graphic “Voces de Aztlán: Chicana/o Urban Art” | Sept. 21 – Oct. 16 | Second Space Gallery | Artwork by Dignidad Rebelde (Melanie Cervantes and Jesus Barraza), Janet Diaz and Rosalie López In today’s Chicana/o culture, Aztlán signifies an important symbol of spiritual and national unity, and it is often associated with the territories ceded to the United States by Mexico with the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo in 1848. The artists in this exhibition are Chicana/os from different regions of Aztlán. The works featured include images of everyday life, politically motivated activist posters and sculptural works, all of which address issues concerning the contemporary Chicana/o. The artists have a strong affinity for printmaking because of its ability to create multiples, which allows them to spread their message to a wide audience. This democratic approach to art making not only strengthens their ideas and concepts, but more importantly becomes a voice for underrepresented Latino communities. Curated by Professor Rogelio Gutierrez, ASU-School of Art. “Reconstruction” | Oct. 4 – Oct. 16 | North Gallery | Artwork by Rogelio Gutierrez This exhibition by artist Rogelio Gutierrez uses street sign aesthetics to explore issues of language, culture, and acceptance. Where and when is it okay to speak a certain language? Many Latinos in the United States face these questions on a daily basis due to today’s hostile immigration system and politicians who seek to exploit this community for their personal gain. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Phoenix Public Library is a system of 16 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary and “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/phoenixpubliclibrary. Media Contact: Lee Franklin General Contact: Phoenix Public Library 602-262-4636 Phone Number: 602-534-2025
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