Courtesy of Ruth Guajardo
Centro Cultural Aztlan has produced and presented the annual Segundo de Febrero exhibit since 1977 in an effort to preserve Mexican American history and culture. This exhibit commemorates the 177th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the ending of the U.S. Mexican war, and the redistribution of a border—creating a new bicultural citizenry with a new consciousness of Mexican American dual identity, history, culture, and traditions.
Segundo de Febrero: Esperanza Brava
A wild hope for better, how we continue to celebrate our roots fiercely as they become the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. This year’s exhibit, Esperanza Brava, celebrates our endurance through adversity and the hope for what can be. What we hope for our future and that of our descendants while being led by the resilience of our ancestors. As we face challenges one thing that has always been a constant teaching within our culture is the unrelenting hope for a better tomorrow. We continue to survive, thrive, and evolve under constant oppression. We persist. This year’s artists provide a rich and diverse view into the bicultural experience and how it is always a source of inspiration. Never leaving behind their roots but instead embracing them as they create. This exhibit aims to showcase the Multifaceted Mexican-American experience that includes Chicanos, Tejanos, Migrants, and Recent Immigrants. The vibrant tapestry of Mexican-American culture exhibits a blend of traditional and modern influences that continue to evolve and enrich the American cultural landscape.
Join us at the opening reception on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm for light refreshments and live music.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on view through February 27, 2025.
Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm, except for Holidays.
Participating artists include:
Lead artist: Manola and Maria Ramirez.
Kat Cadena, Nora Boardman, Hector Garza, Sandra Gonzalez, Ana Hernandez Burwell, Gilbert Martinez, Symone Martinez, Angelica Mayorga, Ashley Mireles, Manola and Maria Ramirez, Raúl Servín, Anthony Jay Tafolla, Daniela Paz Talamantes Martinez, Mauro de la Tierra, “Shek” Vega, Hailey M. Villanueva, Allison Villarreal, Burgundy Woods Rodriguez, and a special live performance by George Cisneros.
For more information, please call Centro Cultural Aztlan M-Th. 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s office located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.
San Antonio TX, 78201.
www.centroaztlan.org
Cover Art Caption: “Tradiciones” by Manola and Maria Ramirez.
