Paintings on view at Cleveland City Hall
Three of my paintings are part of this wonderful new exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month.
La Promesa: Celebrating Legacy, Empowering Generations, Inspiring the Future of Hispanic-Latino Art
October 3, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Second Floor, Cleveland City Hall
The City of Cleveland, in collaboration with Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, proudly presents La Promesa: Celebrating Legacy, Empowering Generations, Inspiring the Future of Hispanic-Latino Art, an exhibition dedicated to honoring, preserving, and elevating the rich cultural narratives that have shaped our community. This celebration of heritage is a powerful reminder of the indelible contributions of these artists to Cleveland’s artistic and cultural fabric.
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, led by Executive Director Letitia Lopez, is at the heart of this 2nd transformative exhibition to be held at Cleveland City Hall. As a key partner in curating and implementing La Promesa, the center has played an instrumental role in bringing the vision of this exhibition to life. With decades of service to the community, Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center has long championed the arts, providing platforms for underrepresented voices, and empowering artists to share their stories. Their leadership on this project not only celebrates the present and past but also looks toward a vibrant future for Hispanic-Latino art in Cleveland.
“La Promesa is our commitment, through the Unidos por El Arte Artist Initiative, to support and uplift our local Latino artists. This exhibition not only provides a platform for these talented individuals to showcase their work, but also highlights the incredible contributions they make to our city’s cultural landscape.” – Letitia Lopez
The exhibition features an extraordinary collection of works by a diverse group of 21 artists, including:
• Nebeska Aviles
• Augusto Bordelois
• Orlando Caraballo
• Amelia Casiano
• Bruno Casiano
• Hector Castellanos Lara
• David Louis Cintron
• Consuelo Yuisa Deus
• Terry Flores
• Priscilla Florin
• Higo Gabarron
• Gabriel Gonzalez
• Jeyson Camilo Gonzalez Barragan
• Michael Gutierrez
• Jonathan Henry
• Kenron Morgan
• Mariela Paz
• Nathalie Bermudez Pineda
• Raymond Rodriguez
• Alicia Vazquez
• Ariel Vergez
Spanning a wide range of mediums—from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media—these artists explore themes of identity, community, diaspora, and pride, providing a compelling glimpse into the diverse experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino life and creativity.
The exhibition opens on October 3, 2024, with a grand reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., offering the public the opportunity to engage directly with these remarkable works and meet some of the artists. Running through January 3, 2025, La Promesa will feature a robust lineup of special programming, including artist talks, workshops, and events that deepen the connection to Hispanic-Latino heritage and foster meaningful dialogue.
Through the partnership with Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, La Promesa exemplifies the city’s ongoing commitment to cultural diversity, artistic excellence, and community engagement. Together, we celebrate the legacy of Hispanic and Latino artists, empower their voices today, and inspire the next generation of creators. This exhibition is more than a display of art—it is a celebration of the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Cleveland’s Hispanic and Latino community.
