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La Casita Cultural Center
[edit]| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Inmaculada Lara-Bonilla, Silvio Torres-Saillant |
| Type | Cultural center |
| Purpose | Cultural engagement, education, community outreach |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 43°02′47″N 76°09′33″W / 43.0463°N 76.1593°W |
Area served | Syracuse, Central New York |
Key people | Tere Paniagua (Executive Director) |
| Website | lacasita.syr.edu |
La Casita Cultural Center is a cultural center affiliated with Syracuse University. Located in the Near Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, the center focuses on programs and research that highlight the experiences of Latino communities in Central New York.[1]
History
[edit]The idea for La Casita was inspired by José "Chema" Soto's La Casita de Chema, a cultural space for Puerto Rican and Latino communities in Spanish Harlem and the South Bronx.[2]
Established in 2011, La Casita's facilities were renovated with support from Syracuse University and a grant from the Round 2 Restore New York Communities program. Architect Jon Lott of Syracuse University contributed to its interior design, which draws inspiration from traditional Spanish architecture.[3]
Facilities and Activities
[edit]The center includes an art gallery, a bilingual library, performance and workshop spaces, and areas for community gatherings.[4] It serves as a venue for educational programs, cultural exhibitions, and research[5]
Digital Collections
[edit]La Casita maintains a digital archive hosted by New York Heritage, featuring oral histories, art, and community stories. Notable collections include:
- Balcón Criollo: An exhibit documenting Hispanic history and culture in Central New York.[6]
- Latinos in Baseball: A project exploring the influence of baseball within Latino communities.[7]
- Oral History Project: Recorded narratives from local (Syracuse) Latino residents.[8]
Events
[edit]The center hosts events that celebrate Latino culture and heritage. Recent exhibitions include "Futurismo Latino – Cultural Memory and Imagined Worlds", featuring works by Chicano artists Cayetano Valenzuela and Zeke Peña.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "About La Casita". Syracuse University. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Chenxiang Zhu (2021-12-02). "Immersed in culture at La Casita".
- ^ "About La Casita - La Casita – Syracuse University". lacasita.syr.edu.
- ^ "La Casita Cultural Center". New York Heritage. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "The Important Role of Digital Archives in Cultural Preservation and Marginal Cultural Inheritance". ForwardPathway.com. The American Endurance Education. 2024-11-15. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Balcón Criollo". Empire State Library Network. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Latinos in Baseball". Empire State Library Network.
- ^ "Oral History Project". Empire State Library Network.
- ^ "Futurismo Latino". lacasita.syr.edu.