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Robert Thurmer, CSU Art Gallery Director, r.thurmer@csuohio.edu Mary Grodek, Marketing and Public Affairs, m.grodek@csuohio.edu Latino Arts Conference on June 16 at Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland
State Art Gallery presents El Milenio Latino
The Cleveland State University Art Gallery, in partnership with the Ohio Latino Arts Association (OLAA), will present El Milenio Latino (The Latino Millennium): An Exhibition of Art by Latino Artists, opening Friday, June 15 through July 14 at the Art Gallery, located at 2307 Chester Ave. (corner of East 23rd Street and Chester Ave.). El Milenio Latino is the second exhibition organized by OLAA, and focuses on the works of 17 diverse artists of Latino descent who now live in Ohio. It is curated by Salvador Gonzalez. The artists are originally from Argentina, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Guatemala, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic; three artists are Mexican-American. Their works include photography, ceramics, sculpture, prints and paintings. An opening reception will be held at the Art Gallery on Friday, June 15 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours for the exhibit are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Art Gallery is funded with generous support from The Ohio Arts Council, The Britton Fund and Friends of the Art Gallery. For more information, please call Robert Thurmer, Art Gallery director, at 687-2103 or check out the Art Gallery web site at http://www.csuohio.edu/art/gallery.htm The exhibit ties in with OLAA's 2001 Conference on Saturday, June 16 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Advance registration for the all-day event is $40 with lunch, $20 for students. The event includes tours of PreColumbian, Peruvian and Spanish art, including the works of Pablo Picasso; music by Sangre Boliviana and Tepehuani Nelli, a Mexican folk dance company; and dance performed by Tom and Susana Evert. Afternoon workshops from 2:00-4:00 p.m. include mask and drum making, traditional dances, public art, percussion, puppet theater and round table discussions on funding the arts and public outreach. Afternoon workshops only are $25 for general admission; $10 for students. Please call Salvador Gonzalez at 216-707-2195 to register or for details. About El Milenio Latino - statement by Salvador Gonzalez, exhibit curator In speaking about the Latino culture and community in the state of Ohio, we must first acknowledge the rapid growth and influence being demonstrated by Latinos, not only in Ohio but throughout the U.S. But what exactly do we know about the Latino community in Ohio? Most Latinos share a common language, religion and strong belief in the family. Beyond that, we come from different cultures, traditions, folklore and beliefs. This is what makes our community so rich! Most Ohio Latinos are recent immigrants or descendants of immigrants from many different countries. The artists in this exhibition can all claim this history. The Latino community is indeed an exotic mosaic composed of different races and cultures that provides the rich narrative for our heritage. Each artist here has made a significant contribution to the Ohio arts scene. Some of them have reputations of international stature; some are just beginning their journey into the global arts community. Using sculpture, ceramics, photography and paintings as their media, they allow us to transcend cultural barriers so that we may enter their world, if only for a moment. In that moment, you, the viewer, participate in the wonderful universal language that is art. Thank you for supporting the Latino arts community. Salvador Gonzalez
### Artists in El Milenio Latino · Mabi Ponce
de Leon, Painter (Argentina) --Delaware, Ohio
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