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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 concept of La Casita was influenced by José "Chema" Soto's La Casita de Chema, a cultural hub for Puerto Rican and Latino communities in Spanish Harlem and the South Bronx.[2]
Established in 2011, La Casita's facilities underwent extensive renovations with support from Syracuse University and funding from the Round 2 Restore New York Communities program. The renovations were guided by architect Jon Lott of Syracuse University, whose interior design incorporated elements inspired by traditional Spanish architecture.[1]
Facilities and Activities
[edit]La Casita Cultural Center features a variety of facilities designed to support its mission of cultural engagement and education. The center includes an art gallery, a bilingual library, performance and workshop spaces, and areas for community gatherings.[3]
Additionally, La Casita offers workshops and programs for children, such as art classes and storytelling sessions, emphasizing bilingual and bicultural learning[4].
Digital Collections
[edit]La Casita maintains a digital archive hosted by the New York Heritage Digital Collections Archive, featuring oral histories, art, and community stories. A goal of this archive is to preserve the cultural memory of Latino communities in New York state[5].
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 Latino residents, highlighting individual and collective experiences.[8]
Events
[edit]La Casita Cultural Center hosts events that celebrate Latino culture and heritage. These include annual celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, art exhibitions, and cultural festivals[9].
On Spetmber 15, 2023 La Casita hosted "Futurismo Latino – Cultural Memory and Imagined Worlds", an art showcase led by pieces from Chicano artists Cayetano Valenzuela and Zeke Peña.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About La Casita". Syracuse University. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Chenxiang Zhu (2021-12-02). "Immersed in culture at La Casita". The NewsHouse. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Linan, Ali (28 September 2016). "La Casita Cultural Center hopes to expand national outreach". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at These 27 Events in New York State". www.iloveny.com. 13 September 2024.
- ^ "New York Digital Collections". Early American Sources.
- ^ "Balcón Criollo 2016-2017". La Casita Cultural Center. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 2024-12-04 – via Issuu.
- ^ Morris, Sophia (17 September 2016). "Former MLB Players Help Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in Syracuse". WAER. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Oral History Project". Empire State Library Network.
- ^ "Liliana Porter in Once Upon a Time...A Toy Show at Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY - News - Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino | Art Gallery". www.sicardi.com.
- ^ "Juan Felipe Herrera". Environmental Storytelling Central New York.