Large Wall Mural at the Centro Cultural De La Raza
The outside mural is the mainstay attraction at the Centro Cultural de la Raza. Inside, attractions and events change often, so it is important to keep an eye on the calendar to ensure you don't miss anything you're interested in.
Some current and past exhibits and events include Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Celebration with art and altar exhibits, poetry, chocolate y pan dulce, and face painting; creative writing workshops; a Sopita de Letras art show; and La Mujer: Simple Complexity, a women’s art show.
Read on to explore the latest and greatest exhibits at the museum in 2024!
Outside of the Centro Cultural De La Raza in Balboa Park
Community Centro Gardening Volunteer Days
Help alongside other volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays as you care for the Centro’s Mat Ichech Gardens and Corazon de la Tierra while learning more about the native and medicinal plants, proper watering techniques, composting, and more.
Tianguis de la Raza: Community Artisan Market
Held every third Sunday of the month except January and February, the Centro’s Community Artisan Market’s mission is to create a space that connects local crafters and community members to promote an autonomous economy and community building.
Here you can find arts, crafts, home goods, and more, as well as family-friendly activities including live music and children’s art workshops.
50-30-20
A more recent exhibit, 50-30-20 showcases an array of captivating artworks, photography, and original art from a Zapatista community and historical artifacts. It is only available to view for a limited time.
Connecting en la Cocina
An art exhibition opening March 2, 2024, Connecting en la Cocina celebrates the kitchen as more than a space for cooking, but as a powerful site of empowerment, resistance, and wisdom-keeping.
Features of the exhibition include art, music, and dance performances, as well as a fundraiser to help raise funds for the Centro Cultural de la Raza’s kitchen, a hub for community creation and organization.
Writing con la Raza Roundtable
Bring your book, dissertation, poetry, and other writing projects!
Created as a shared space for writers to jointly come together and work on their respective writing projects, Writing con la Raza Roundtable is a newer, biweekly get-together held every other Friday from 1PM-4PM at the Centro Cultural de la Raza.
Borderlands Visions: Border Arts Workshop
Coming in late April to July 2024, this art workshop is a series of four exhibits made possible through a $500,000 two-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.