Traditionally in Mexico, April 30th is dedicated to children and we want to continue this tradition here in Boston. We will invite East Boston families, as well as families from the greater Boston area for an afternoon of child focused activities, raffles, ice cream and more! This event will be the kickoff of regularly scheduled “playdates”.
At the same time that we celebrate our children, we will use this event as a fundraiser for our upcoming summer program which will be free of charge for families. This program will run for a full morning from June 11th through August 5th and cater for children 8 to 12 years old. Our organization has secured a grant to run the program but we still need to raise $10,000 USD. The Children’s Day celebration will be one of our many efforts to reach this goal.
We would love to have your support at this event, your contribution will help pay some of the basic expenses needed to be able to make this event happen. Please find below the sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
We will love to feature your brand at the event. We will also acknowledge your support on Social media and during the event. If you do not have staff available we can pick up your promotional materials prior to the event.
Please let us know if you have any questions, we are looking forward to hearing back from you.
TEMA CURATORIAL: CELEBRACIÓN DE VIDA Y RESILIENCIA
Dancing Elotes es un proyecto comunitario que integra varias disciplinas artísticas para brindarles a los jóvenes la oportunidad de adquirir habilidades y experiencia empresarial. El equipo de artistas servirá elotes de una bicicleta tradicional como las que se usan en las calles de México y Centroamérica, como un vehículo literal y conceptual creando experiencias colectivas combinando el arte culinario con otras expresiones artísticas transculturales.
Este proyecto da la bienvenida a artistas de la comunidad para que se inspiren con esta hermosa tradición y presentar dos instalaciones de arte público.
-La primera instalación de arte se presentará durante el Desfile y Festival de El Día de los Muertos el 30 de octubre.
-La instalación de arte final se presentará como una actuación comunitaria en la graduación de Noviembre.
Preguntas esenciales a considerar para el desarrollo de este proyecto:
– ¿Cómo podría el arte público influir positivamente en la comunidad?
– ¿Cómo podrías crear experiencias a través de instalaciones de arte público en la comunidad?
– ¿Cuál es la importancia de elevar y proyectar la tradición étnica y cultural a través de instalaciones artísticas comunitarias?
Los temas de exploración incluyen representación, inclusión, participación, colaboración, accesibilidad, defensa de los derechos humanos, ayuda mutua y otros diálogos cívicos.
Las prácticas de los artistas pueden incluir (pero no se limitan a) organización comunitaria, creación de lugares, arte público, activismo, práctica social y creación artística participativa. Se prefieren los proyectos que lleven el arte a los espacios públicos y brinden oportunidades para la participación comunitaria.
Recursos:
Importancia Cultural Danza Del Permiso. Taller inicial y actuación con Veronica Robles.
OPORTUNIDAD
Buscamos artistas para el otoño de 2021. Lead Dancing Elotes Project (estudiantes de 15 a 20 años) para desarrollar dos presentaciones de arte público con los adolescentes, dirigir sesiones en persona y orientar a los participantes. El proyecto culmina con un evento de arte público y comunitario..
CRITERIO DE ELEGIBILIDAD
-Profesionales creativos experimentados, artistas en ejercicio, emprendedores.
-Demostrado compromiso con la práctica social y la creación de comunidad.
-Capacidad para comprometerse a 6 horas por semana; 52 horas más actuaciones. 80 horas en total.
-Involucra a los participantes en el desarrollo conceptual y la configuración del proyecto.
COMPENSACIÓN Y RECURSOS
Los artistas recibirán un incentivo económico de $2,000 más $500 por materiales para completar una instalación de arte público que se desarrollará a lo largo de las semanas. Los artistas tendrán tiempo para el proceso creativo y la preparación para la presentación final.
CRONOGRAMA:
Presentación de propuestas: 10 de octubre de 2021, 11:59 p.m.
Entrevistas a finalistas y notificación: 13 de octubre.
Instalaciones / actuaciones de arte público:
Desfile y Festival El Dia de los muertos 30 de octubre
Farmers Market 22 de octubre
Farmers Market 12 de noviembre
Farmers Market 19 de noviembre
APLICACION:
Las propuestas deben reflejar una visión artística única y clara del proyecto final.
Envíe por correo electrónico los siguientes materiales como archivos adjuntos:
CV (1 por artista solicitante)
Portafolio: 10 imágenes para compartir muestras de su arte actual, medios, diseño o trabajo de interpretación. Por escrito describa:
1. ¿Por qué quieres formar parte de este proyecto?
2. ¿Cómo ve este proyecto como una herramienta para su crecimiento profesional?
3. ¿Cómo utilizará este proyecto para crear conciencia sobre la inclusión, la diversidad y la equidad racial y social?
4. Danos una idea de cómo involucrarías a la comunidad.
FECHA LÍMITE: 11 de octubre de 2021
¿Preguntas? Escribanos a info@vrocc.org o llame a Marcela Chacon al 617-901-3450
Las primeras aplicaciones reciben la mayor consideración.
Este programa esta patrocinado por Boston Housing Authority and MassHousing.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
DANCING ELOTES ART INSTALLATION PROJECT
Fall 2021
CURATORIAL THEME: CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND RESILIENCE
Dancing Elotes is an arts-integrated community project to provide youth the opportunity to acquire entrepreneurial skills and experience and work with professional artists and mentors. The artist team will serve elotes from a traditional bike cart that is used on the streets in Mexico and Central America, as a literal and conceptual vehicle for cross-cultural culinary, dance, and art experiences.
This project welcomes artists from any discipline and are eager to get inspired by a beautiful tradition to present two public art installations in collaboration with the youth in our community. .
First art installation will be presented during the El Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival.
Final art installation will be presented as a community performance in November graduation.
Essential questions to consider for the development of this project:
– How can public art positively influence the community?
– How can I create experiences through public art installations in the community?
– What is the importance of elevating tradition through community arts installations?
Topics of exploration include representation, inclusion, participation, collaboration, accessibility, human rights advocacy, mutual aid, and other civic dialogues.
Artists’ practices may include (but are not limited to) community organizing, placemaking, public art, activism, social practice and participatory artmaking. Projects that bring art into public spaces and provide opportunities for community participation are preferred.
Inspirational Resources:
Danza Del Permiso Cultural SignificanceInitial workshop and performance with Veronica Robles. This project is based on the cultural significance of the corn in Mesoamerica.
OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking Artists for Fall 2021. Lead Dancing Elotes Project (students ages 15-20). Develop two public art performances with the teens, lead in-person sessions and mentor participants. The project culminates in a celebratory event in a format of your choice.
-Demonstrated commitment to social practice and creating community.
-Ability to commit to 6 hours per week; 52 hours plus performances. 80 hour total.
-Involves participants in conceptually developing and shaping the project
COMPENSATION & RESOURCES
Artists will receive a $2,000 stipend plus $500 for materials to complete a public art installation that will be developed through the 6 weeks program. Artists will be given time for the creative process and preparation for the final presentation..
TIMELINE:
Proposals Due: October 10, 2021, 11:59 PM
Finalist Interviews and notification: Oct 13.
Public art installations/performances:
El Día de los muertos Parade and Festival October 30th.
Farmers Market October 22th.
Farmers Market November 12th.
Farmers Market November 19th.
APPLICATION:
Proposals should reflect a unique and clear artistic vision of the final project.
Email the following materials as attachments:
CV (1 per applying artist)
Portfolio: 10 images sharing samples of your current art, media, design, or performance work. Please attach the files or share a link.
In writing please describe:
1. Why do you want to be part of this project?
2. How do you see this project as a tool for your professional growth?
3. How will you use this project to create awareness about inclusion, diversity and racial and social equity?
4. Give us an idea of how you will engage the community?
DEADLINE: Oct 11, 2021
Questions? Contact at info@vrocc.orgor cal Marcela Chacon al 617-901-3450
Capoeira es una diciplina Afro brasileña que combina artes marciales, danza, acrobacias, canto y música.
(Inter-generacional: Niños, jóvenes y padres
Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian discipline that combines martial art, dance, acrobatics, song and music.
Capoeira class is an Afro-Brazilian discipline that combines martial art, dance, acrobatics, song and music.Inter-generational: Children, youth and parents
Annual Membership per family /Membresia anual por familia $50
Montly payment per students $20, one class per week
Pago mensual por estudiante $20, una clase semanal
Learn capoeira, an Afro-Brazillian art form which combines dance and martial arts. Capoeira includes acrobatics, hands on the ground, inverted kicks, physical expression, and strategy.
Cultural Background: Developed in the 16th century by enslaved Africans in Brazil, capoeira helps people to approach conflict, fear, and uncertainty with greater confidence, determination, and humor.
What to spect?: In this class tudents, like the earliest practitioners of Capoeira, learn to translate struggles into celebrations, to believe in their abilities, and to understand the richness of sharing with others.
This class is lead by Veronica Robles Cultural Center instructor Jociney Barbosa member of ABADA CAPOEIRA, “The Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art of Capoeira,”.
Aprenda capoeira, una forma de arte afrobrasileña que combina danza y artes marciales. La capoeira incluye acrobacias, manos en el suelo, patadas invertidas, expresión física y estrategia.
Trasfondo cultural: En esta clase, los estudiantes, como los primeros practicantes de Capoeira, aprenden a transformar las luchas en celebraciones, a creer en sus habilidades y a comprender la riqueza de compartir con los demás y adquieren mayor confianza, determinación y desarrolan su sentido del humor.
Esta clase está a cargo de la instructor del Centro Cultural Verónica Robles, Jociney Barbosa, miembro de ABADA CAPOEIRA, “Asociación Brasileña de Apoyo y Desarrollo del Arte de la Capoeira”.
Andrea Amador and Joshua Rojas production assistant during the filming session at VROCC.
Celebrating Hispanic – Latino Heritage Month
Andrea Amador was born and raised in East Boston, her mother is from Colombia and her father is from Honduras.
“Growing up in an Italian immigrant town with a family that made a great effort to remind us of our roots with food, music and arts influenced my appreciation for diversity”. Commented Andrea while working on a piece of leather.
Being always surrounded by bakeries and shops that were still artisanal gave Andrea a way to appreciate handmade work; arts and craft was also something encouraged when she was growing up at home, at camps, and also in school.
The love for art and culture followed her into her career as a chef. Before the Pandemic she work 12 years at fine dining restaurants, corporate kitchens, and run small cafes.
“Andrea had juggled a few ideas, odd enough owning a food business was not one of them.She was in search of a hobby and a wallet”.
Leather crafting has been another creative outlet for Andrea. She has being able to create a brand behind it, the support of her family, friends and her community buying her products encourage and inspires her to continue mastering the crafts. Leather crafting was a skill that every town needed in the past before industrialism came, now being able to learn the craft is a very humble feeling.
Amador Leather Goods – Handcrafted for Generations
My goal with my brand, “Amador Leather goods” is to pass the craft to future generations and to bring in an artisanal movement back to our cities. Being a small local business owner helps keep our families and cities going.
Check out the video to learn more about Andrea Amador, a proud Hispanic – Latina born in Eastie.
Follow Andrea and celebrate Hispanic-Latino heritage Month by ordering one of Andrea Amador products.
VROCC offers culturally affirming arts education, dance and music performances that foster cultural pride, build cross-cultural collaboration and incubate creative entrepreneurship for Latino immigrant artists that spur economic development. As a Latin American cultural center, we seek to both hold space for Latinos to engage in cultural activities and share space, dialogue and cross-cultural connections with people from other cultural groups who wish to learn about our cultures. All are welcome to participate in our programs and celebrate with us at our festive events.
WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE PANDEMIC?
While remaining true to our focus through a shift to virtual cultural enrichment programming, we also have stepped up our community leadership in response to the coronavirus pandemic during 2020-21.
Working in collaboration with neighborhood-partners and larger city-wide collaborators (e.g. The City of Boston, the Greater Boston Latino Network and the consulates of Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia), we have been: Assisting community members with filling out job and unemployment applications, providing and delivering meals and hygiene kits, offering financial assistance and online learning support and connecting those in need to part-time employment opportunities; Using our radio show and social media platforms to provide important Covid-19 information through multimedia educational campaigns produced by our youth. Transforming our arts facility into a Vaccine Clinic in order to meet community needs.
Veronica Robles Cultural Center is Supported by New England Foundation for Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act from the National Endowment for the Arts. the Arts and City of Boston & Boston Foundation BIPOC arts relief initiative, with support from the Barr Foundation.
Conozca a Andrea Amador en celebración al mes de la herencia Hispana – Latina.
Andrea Amador nació y se crió en East Boston, Estado de Massachusetts, Estados Unidos; nacida de madre colombiana y padre hondureño Andrea creció en un vecindario de inmigrantes italianos, esta cultura influyó en su apreciación a la diversidad. “Mi familia hizo un gran esfuerzo para recordarnos nuestras raíces, el gusto por nuestra comida, música y las artes latinas. Además, estar rodeado de panaderías y tiendas que aún eran artesanales me dio una forma de apreciar el trabajo hecho a mano”. Nos comenta Andrea.
Las artes en general incluyendo la artesanía estuvieron presentes y fueron parte esencial de su desarrollo tanto en casa, como en campamentos de verano y en la escuela. Ya como adulta, Andrea continuó fomentando su amor por el arte y la cultura y las habilidades y destrezas que fue desarrollando durante su crecimiento las aplicó también a su carrera profesional como chef. Durante los últimos 12 años, Andrea ha trabajado tanto en restaurantes de alta cocina, así como también en cocinas corporativas y, ayudando a emprendedores a administrar pequeños cafés.
Andrea había contemplado algunas ideas acerca de crear su propio negocio , pero aunque parezca extraño el modelo de negocio que ella estaba deseando no estaba relacionado con la industria culinaria. Andrea desarrolló un gusto especial por la Marroquinería, la cual le trae una enorme satisfacción. Comenzó como un pasatiempo haciendo una nueva billetera y en poco tiempo desarrolló las habilidades para diseñar y crear estos productos hechos a mano.
“Siento la misma satisfacción que cuando creó platos de comida en el restaurante. Trabajar creando accesorios echos de cuero ha sido otra salida creativa para mi”. Nos cuenta Andrea.
Andrea siente un gran orgullo por haber logrado crear su propia marca de accesorios hechos de cuero artesanal, esto ha sido una bendición y está agradecida con su familia y amigos que la apoyan en este negocio. También el apoyo de la comunidad y clientes comprando sus productos significa mucho para ella.
Antes del movimiento industrial, la artesanía en cuero era una habilidad que todos los pueblos necesitaban; ahora aprendo el oficio muy humildemente y mi meta con la marca “Amador Leather Goods” es pasar esta forma de arte a futuras generaciones e inspirar un movimiento para retomar este oficio. Ser propietario de una pequeña empresa local ayuda a que nuestras familias y ciudades sigan funcionando.
JOIN MEXICAN COMMUNITY IN BOSTON TO SHOUTOUT VIVA MEXICO!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. FROM 1 TO 7:30 PM. BEHIND VERÓNICA ROBLES CULTURAL CENTER ON BORDER ST., EAST BOSTON. FREE EVENT FOR ALL.
Boston MA, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – The Consulate General of Mexico in Boston and Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) cordially invite everyone to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day in Boston.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Boston will happen outdoors behind VROCC on Border St. between Lexington St. and Saratoga St. in East Boston from 1 to 7 PM. There will be a walking parade starting at 12:45 PM, meeting point at Veronica Robles Cultural Center 282 Meridian St.
All are welcome to attend and enjoy delicious tacos, margaritas, micheladas, folkloric dances, DJ, mariachi youth and Veronica Robles accompanied by her full Mariachi band, the debut in Boston of the Mexican opera singer Edgard Ricaud and the Ballet Folklorico Guadalupo of Rhode Island.
The event will include activities such as lottery rounds (Mexican Bingo), piñata, arts and crafts and Mexican products’ vendors; of course the civic ceremony of the traditional “Grito de Independencia: Viva Mexico” by the Consul General of Mexico in Boston, Alberto Fierro, accompanied by Bautista family, who will be escorting the Mexican Flag. Everyone is welcome!!
Restaurants:
Mi pueblito restaurant
La Neta Restaurant
La Oaxaqueña
Pablos Tacos y Burritos
VROCC comida casera
Organizations:
Vendors:
Regalos Veroroli
Colores de México
Elyon Legal PLLC
All of Us Research Program
The trustees
Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program
Special thanks to:
East Boston Police Department.
CD Unlimited Tax Consulting
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant, Methuen
Media:
JOIN MEXICAN COMMUNITY IN BOSTON TO SHOUTOUT VIVA MEXICO!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. FROM 1 TO 7:30 PM. BEHIND VERÓNICA ROBLES CULTURAL CENTER ON BORDER ST., EAST BOSTON. FREE EVENT FOR ALL.
Boston MA, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – The Consulate General of Mexico in Boston and Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) cordially invite everyone to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day in Boston.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Boston will happen outdoors behind VROCC on Border St. between Lexington St. and Saratoga St. in East Boston from 1 to 7 PM. There will be a walking parade starting at 12:45 PM, meeting point at Veronica Robles Cultural Center 282 Meridian St.
All are welcome to attend and enjoy delicious tacos, margaritas, micheladas, folkloric dances, DJ, mariachi youth and Veronica Robles accompanied by her full Mariachi band, the debut in Boston of the Mexican opera singer Edgard Ricaud and the Ballet Folklorico Guadalupo of Rhode Island.
The event will include activities such as lottery rounds (Mexican Bingo), piñata, arts and crafts and Mexican products’ vendors; of course the civic ceremony of the traditional “Grito de Independencia: Viva Mexico” by the Consul General of Mexico in Boston, Alberto Fierro, accompanied by Bautista family, who will be escorting the Mexican Flag. Everyone is welcome!!
Español
MEXICANOS AL GRITO EN BOSTON
DOMINGO 12 de SEP. 1 -7:30 PM.
ATRÁS DE VERÓNICA ROBLES CULTURAL CENTER SOBRE LA BORDER ST.
ENTRADA GRATIS.
Martes 7 de septiembre del 2021, Boston, MA – El Consulado General de México en Boston y el Centro Cultural Veronica Robles (VROCC) invitan a toda la comunidad a celebrar el aniversario de la Independencia de México en Boston.
La Independencia Mexico en Boston se celebra al aire libre atrás de VROCC en la Border St. con deliciosos tacos, margaritas, micheladas, danzas folklóricas, música para bailar con el DJ Tavo, el mariachi de jóvenes, Veronica Robles acompañada de su mariachi, el cantante de ópera mexicano Edgard Ricaud, Jossue Giron “El Rancherito de Oro” y el Ballet Guadalupano de Rhode Island; habrá actividades como rondas de lotería, piñata, dominio de pelota de fútbol vendedores de artesanías y productos mexicanos, desfile y corte de cinta para inauguración del evento.
La ceremonia del tradicional Grito de Independencia estará encabezada por el Cónsul General de México en Boston, Alberto Fierro, con la participación de la escolta Niños Héroes, de la Familia Bautista.
