2010 State Diversity Art Unites Communities Latin American Art Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts presents the 2010 State Diversity “Art Unites Communities”, State Latin American Art Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery @ One Capitol Hill.

Participating Artists: Alan Martinez, Alex Ruiz, Amber Lopez, Ana Mejia-Mimerfiz, Anthony Villavincencio, Carlos A. Munguia, Carolina Briones, Cesar Cuevas, Eduardo Rodriguez, Eva Jimenez, Geraldo Figueroa, Gianna Rodriguez, Gregorio F. Aleman, Joel Rosario, John Boghal, Kassandra Cardona, Leiby Peralta, Manuel Gonzalez, Manuel Jimenez, Maria del Carmen Quintana, Maria del Carmen Mercado, Maritza D’ Aloisio, Mercedes Ruiz Torres, Miguel Revelorio, Miguel Rosario, Norian Olivo, Raymond Tetrault

Curator: Victor Mendoza

Performances: Grupo Armonia - Rocio Echavarria, Nicloas Tolentino, Gilberto Perez; Valentin Perez

Partnerships: Laotian Community Center of Rhode Island

Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) developed the Atrium Gallery to recognize talented artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the Administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building.

State Diversity Art Exhibits
Diversity Exhibits promote intercultural collaborations while play tribute to the diverse artists, mediums, and cultural traditions throughout Rhode Island, they represent a universal form of creative expression that can transcend cultural boundaries. Though the years, over 500 artists have exhibited their artwork in the state-run gallery. The exhibits honor the unifying force of visual creativity and the ALAANA (Africa, Latin American, Arab, Asian, Native American) artists and cultural organization of Rhode Island. These exhibitions often include traditional music and dance performances, making these highly anticipated events.

State Latin American Art Exhibit
The Latin American Art Exhibit brings recognition to the diverse, artistic talents of individuals from the thriving Latin American community. These artists are from various Latin American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and it is here where they come together under the Latin American Art Exhibit umbrella. Artists never leave the memories of their country behind and proudly share their pride and love for both their culture and the arts. The Latin American exhibit is dedicated to preserving the art, culture, and heritage of the Latin American Community.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. To learn more visit www.arts.ri.gov