Balcon Criollo 2013

FRIDAY

109 Otisco Street / The Lincoln Building Syracuse, NY 13204 Tel: 315-443-1879 Email: lacasita@syr.edu Gallery Hours Monday to Friday 12 PM to 6PM Dual Language Guided Tours available by appointment.

Tours must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

BRODHURE DESIGN by SU student Son Tuyen Ngoc Huynh

BALCÓN CRIOLLO September 20 - December 19, 2013

La Casita Cultural Center

BALCÓN CRIOLLO A gallery-wide installation of meaningful relics from the homes and hearts of our local community. There is a story behind every piece… stories about our neighborhoods, our countries or origin, our families and our culture.

Inspired by the work of Puerto Rican artist Pepón Osorio, this grand installation is possible thanks to a collaboration between our Westside artist, Juan Cruz, and the producer of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month program at La Casita, Luz Encarnación. THANK YOU to all our friends and proud members of our community who so generously shared their treasured memories for this show.

The exhibit will remain in view through the fall of 2013. Stay tuned for news about upcoming community gatherings to share stories, as part of this program at La Casita.

SPECIAL THANKS Our profound gratitude to so many friends who have collaborated in this program to create a beautiful exhibition for La Casita: our community carpenters and assistants who built the traditional Balcón to be the center piece of this show, as well as neighbors and Syracuse University faculty and students who helped with the installation process. To all our supporters, advisory board members, and especially to the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, which provided the funding for this program.

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THANK YOU!

THE BALCONY How pleasant are the memories Evoked by the lovely balcony, It has been the scene of keen events Hallowed within living hearts.

That nook has been the focus Of many family reunions Full of love and fervor; The railings that enclose it Enhance its grand design And reflect its noble worth.

Along its stately length has passed A string human multitude Alive with verbal eloquence and passion Day in, day outThe nights have, also, made their route As each occasion warranted it.

The moon and stars Have painted the sky like a universal canvas, And the luminous sun A pampering and lively soul Has coursed over it all aglow.

Unpublished poem written for La Casita Cultural Center

by Mario Armando Maldonado September 2013 Syracuse, NY

BALCÓN CRIOLLO A gallery-wide installation of meaningful relics from the homes and hearts of our local community. There is a story behind every piece… stories about our neighborhoods, our countries or origin, our families and our culture.

Inspired by the work of Puerto Rican artist Pepón Osorio, this grand installation is possible thanks to a collaboration between our Westside artist, Juan Cruz, and the producer of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month program at La Casita, Luz Encarnación. THANK YOU to all our friends and proud members of our community who so generously shared their treasured memories for this show.

The exhibit will remain in view through the fall of 2013. Stay tuned for news about upcoming community gatherings to share stories, as part of this program at La Casita.

SPECIAL THANKS Our profound gratitude to all the agencies in our community and so many friends who collaborated in the production of this important exhibit at La Casita: carpenters and helpers who built the beautiful balcón and the traditional Piragua cart, both central pieces of the exhibit. Thank you to our neighbors of the West Side, brothers and sisters throughout the region and on the Syracuse University campus, faculty and students, and all who contributed time and talents to this project. To our advisory board and to our sponsors: Nojaim, CNY Latino, YWCA, Magic Sweets, Freedom of Espresso y Wegmans, and especially to the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University,

THANK YOU!

THE BALCONY How pleasant are the memories Evoked by the lovely balcony, It has been the scene of keen events Hallowed within living hearts.

That nook has been the focus Of many family reunions Full of love and fervor; The railings that enclose it Enhance its grand design And reflect its noble worth.

Along its stately length has passed A string human multitude Alive with verbal eloquence and passion Day in, day outThe nights have, also, made their route As each occasion warranted it.

The moon and stars Have painted the sky like a universal canvas, And the luminous sun A pampering and lively soul Has coursed over it all aglow.

Unpublished poem written for La Casita Cultural Center

by Mario Armando Maldonado September 2013 Syracuse, NY

FRIDAY

109 Otisco Street / The Lincoln Building Syracuse, NY 13204 Tel: 315-443-1879 Email: lacasita@syr.edu Gallery Hours Monday to Friday 12 PM to 6PM Dual Language Guided Tours available by appointment.

Tours must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

BRODHURE DESIGN by SU student Son Tuyen Ngoc Huynh

BALCÓN CRIOLLO September 20 - December 19, 2013

La Casita Cultural Center