March 31 is Cesar E Chavez Day. Chavez, the late founder and president of the United Farm Workers of America, had deep confidence in the ability of people to move mountains of injustice. Millions followed him on his journey to win monumental gains for farm workers, for civil rights, political representation for racial minorities and environmental justice. These achievements place him as one of the most outstanding leaders of the twentieth century. Chavez's protests taught people about the power of nonviolent protest, the importance of solidarity, and the fight for social justice.

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In homage to Cesar Chavez, our current exhibition “Raices de Resistencia”, is a collection of artwork that addresses and speaks against policies that continue to challenge human rights in our society; immigration rights, health care, reproductive rights, climate change, transgender rights, white supremacy, gender equality, gun control, sexual harassment, voting rights, discrepancies in class and education, and much more.

 

“RAICES DE RESISTENCIA”

OPENING CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025

6:00 - 9:00 PM

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Special Event - Live assemblage art performance, with musical accompaniment, by guest artist Jimmy Descant at 7 pm. Jimmy will be creating a custom piece of sculpture, on-site! Come and experience Jimmy's unique art performance as he creates, assembles, and completes an original piece of sculpture ready to hang in less than an hour! Calling his style "Western Futurism", Jimmy disassembles vintage mechanical and decorative manufactured goods from the 20th Century and reconstructs them into beautiful statements in art. Come meet Jimmy and expect excitement, noise and lots of sparks, while observing his creative process!

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RAICES TALLER 222 ART GALLERY & WORKSHOP

218 E. 6TH STREET

TUCSON, AZ  85705

(520) 881-5335

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 Free Event - Donations always appreciated!
Potluck - bring something to share!

 

Exhibition Dates:  March 29 – May 3, 2025

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Regular gallery hours: Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm (other times by appointment)

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Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop is Tucson's only Latino based nonprofit cooperative contemporary art gallery located in the Historic Warehouse District

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This exhibition is made possible in part by your generous donations, grants from the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receive support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

 Gracias!