Our Cupey Hats  made by Isaac Laboy will be exhibited along the works of many talented Puerto Rican artists, such as my dear friend Alejandro Epifanio. There is a reception June 21st come say hi!

Through the lens of expressive culture, our exhibit tells the story of the Puerto Rican diaspora to New York City during the 20th century and into the 21st. Nuyoricans may celebrate Three King’s Day differently and wear vejigante masks for the Puerto Rican Parade instead of Carnival, but they are still Puerto Rican – and would be – “Even if born on the moon”. Featuring traditional artists: Auralis Herrero-Lugo, Isaac Laboy, Felipe Rangel, Marta Iris Rodríguez, Ramonita Ramos Zavala,  and George Zavala. Curated by Elena Martínez. The  exhibition includes contemporary paintings inspired by the theme of migration by artists: Luis Carle, Ana Cristina Collazo, Maria Dominguez, Alejandro Epifanio, and Frances Gallardo.

Dates: Thursday, June 21 thru Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Gallery Hours: Daily, 3:30 PM to 7 PM

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 21, 6:30 – 9:30 PM with poetry by Tato Laviera and Sandra Maria Esteves and music by Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché

Address: Abrazo Interno Gallery, 2nd floor,

Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center,

107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey and Rivington Streets. NYC

Directions: F, J, M or Z trains to Delancey/Essex

Admission: Free

For more information: Please call 212 260 4080 # 11 or visit www.csvcenter.org