Latinx Midwest History Symposium
Join us at UMMA for an engaging exploration of Latinx history in the Midwest through the lens of zines, DIY art, and printmaking. In conjunction with the exhibition La Raza Art and Media Collective, 1975-Today, this symposium features a series of thought-provoking discussions with scholars and creators who will delve into the intersection of art, community-building, and activism within the Latinx Midwest, while situating it within broader national and transnational movements. The keynote panel will feature three of the founding members of La Raza Art and Media Collective—Ana Cardona, George Vargas, and Jesse Gonzalez—offering a unique perspective on the collective’s impactful work.
Free and open to the public, registration required.
SCHEDULE Of EVENTS:
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
11:00AM-12:30PM
- Hazlo tú mismo: Making the Latinx Midwest
- Nicole Marroquin (Penny Stamps School of Art & Design)
- Sara Awartani (American Culture)
- Julianna Loera-Wiggins (American Culture)
- Moderated By: Colin Gunckel (Film, TV, and Media)
2:00-2:45PM
- Tour of La Raza Arts and Media Collective, 1975-Today with David Choberka and Pau Nava
3-4:30PM
- Networks: the Latinx Midwest in the Movimiento
- Oscar Arriola (Zine Mercado)
- Harry Gamboa Jr. (ASCO)
- Moderated By: Carlos Jackson (Penny Stamps School of Art & Design)
4:30-5:45PM
- Reception and Refreshments
6:00-7:30PM
- Keynote: La Raza Art & Media Collective: A Discussion with Founding Members
- George Vargas
- Ana Cardona
- Jesse Gonzalez
- Moderated By: Dylan AT Miner (Penny Stamps School of Art & Design)
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
9:00AM-4:00PM
- CitySpirit: A Walking Tour of Murals in Southwest Detroit
- Space limited, separate registration required.
SUPPORT
Lead support for La Raza Art and Media Collective is provided by the U-M Office of the Provost, the U-M Arts Initiative, Susan and Richard Gutow, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, and the U-M Bentley Historical Library.
