Echoes of Heritage recap

Echoes of Heritage will remain as a legacy of our Latin American heritage in Springfield. Thanks to the community, volunteers, collaborators, and friends of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, and the institutions whose generosity made the success of this artistic initiative possible:
-Rocky’s Ace Hardware: Luis Pedro, Chief Operating Officer, and Cheyenne Protz, Digital Marketing Specialist
-Florence Bank, Paola Sherman • Community Mortgage Originator
-Hispanic-American Library, Juan Falcon, President
-Springfield Cultural Council, Andrew Cade
-Harmony Entertainment, Josefina Arias and Peter Dorvil, Owners
El Calentón Restaurant, Kairy, Owner
Peña Lopez Auto Repair, Yahaira and Wilson Lopez, Owners
Downtown Supermarket, Jose Rijo, Owner
Focus Springfield, Stephen Cary, Executive Director
The Republican, Noah Hoffenberg, Associate Editor
Dominicanos Presente, Vladimir Cacerez, President
Dominican Cultural and Sports Center, Donar Saillant, President
Special thanks to Massachusetts State Representative Carlos González for his unconditional support, Josefina Arias and Peter Dorvil for their brilliant ideas and recommendations, José Rijo for believing in us, and, of course, maestro Pedro Veras for his effort and dedication.
Long live art and culture!
Sincerely,
Jorge David Martínez
http://www.7artslatinofoundation.org

Fragmented Youth

7 Arts Latino Foundation’s Writers and Poets School Club Program

It all began with the simple idea of ​​reading a few verses and showing the students the beauty of the written word in poetry… today, we can say that their words and emotions took shape and were captured in a beautiful collective work entitled “Fragmented Youth.”

Thank you to the Mass Cultural Council for sponsoring the 7 Arts Latino Foundation Writers and Poets Club program. Thank you to the Springfield High School of Science and Technology and their wonderful and talented eleventh-grade students for participating in this program and leaving a positive legacy for future generations. Long live poetry!

Todo comenzó con la simple idea de leer unos cuantos versos y mostrar a los estudiantes la belleza de las palabras escritas en poesía…hoy, podemos decir que sus palabras y emociones tomaron forma y se plasmaron en un hermoso trabajo colectivo titulado: Juventud Fragmentada.

Gracias a Mass Cultural Council por patrocinar el club de escritores y poetas de 7 Arts Latino Foundation. Gracias a Springfield High School of Science and Technology y a sus maravillosos y talentosos estudiantes de undécimo grado por participar en este programa y dejar con ello un positivo legado para futuras generaciones. Que viva la poesía!

“Fragmented Youth”

7 Arts Latino Foundation’s Writers and Poets School Club Program

We are thrilled to share the news of the upcoming publication of “Fragmented Youth,” the first printed book of the Writers and Poets School Club Program of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, entirely sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.

This poetry project showcases the diverse voices, insights, and talents of Springfield High School of Science and Technology students, reflecting their experiences, perspectives, and artistic growth.

The Writers and Poets School Club Program, created by the 7 Arts Latino Foundation and sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, aims to nurture creative skills, encourage self-expression, and provide young people with a platform to share their stories. The “Fragmented Youth” project is the culmination of months of hard work, collaboration, and inspiration drawn from the students’ unique experiences.

Nos complace compartir la próxima publicación de “Jóvenes Fragmentados”, el primer libro impreso del Programa del Club Escolar de Escritores y Poetas de la Fundación 7 Arts Latino, patrocinado por el Consejo Cultural de Massachusetts.


Este proyecto poético muestra las diversas voces, perspectivas y talentos de los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria de Ciencia y Tecnología de Springfield, reflejando sus experiencias, perspectivas y crecimiento artístico.

El Programa del Club Escolar de Escritores y Poetas, creado por la Fundación 7 Arts Latino y patrocinado por el Consejo Cultural de Massachusetts, busca fomentar la creatividad, fomentar la autoexpresión y brindar a los jóvenes una plataforma para compartir sus historias. El proyecto “Jóvenes Fragmentados” es la culminación de meses de arduo trabajo, colaboración e inspiración, fruto de las experiencias únicas de los estudiantes.

ECOS DE LA HERENCIA, PROYECTO MURAL CON PEDRO VERAS

On behalf of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation (a non-profit organization), we invite you to participate in the “Echoes of Heritage” mural project. This project celebrates Latino culture, artistic expression, and economic impact in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its goal is to honor and showcase the vibrant contributions of Latino culture to our community, highlighting the hard work of Latino immigrants and their hope for a better future.

For this project, we have invited prominent Dominican artist Pedro Veras from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) to participate by painting a mural in the heart of our city. Mr. Veras has vast experience painting murals in various cities in the Dominican Republic, as well as in Spain and Italy.

“Echoes of Heritage” is scheduled for June 2025 and aims to honor and showcase the vibrant contributions of Latino culture in our community.
Mr. Veras’Veras’s original artistic vision and exceptional talent will significantly enhance our celebration and impact our city’s cultural landscape.

The mural will also be painted by 9th-12th grade students from Springfield schools and their parents so that we can have an inclusive community event.
The funds raised will be used for materials, equipment, advertising, lodging, food, transportation, airfare, and Mr. Veras’ labor. Any surplus will be used for administrative work and our organization’s various arts and culture programs.

We would appreciate your support for this significant project. You can donate $10 at the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/ecos-de-la-herencia-proyecto-mural-con-pedro-veras

Sincerely,

Jorge David Martínez
President and Executive Director
7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc.

TRABUCAZO DE LIBERTAD

“Trabucazo de Libertad” es una breve dramatización inspirada en los acontecimientos de la noche del 27 de febrero de 1844, cuando un grupo de patriotas comandados por el general Matías Ramón Mella se reunieron en La Puerta de la Misericordia y proclamaron la Independencia de la República Dominicana.

Esta dramatización es un homenaje a los héroes que lucharon por liberar a la nación, y es parte de las actividades del izamiento de la bandera dominicana en el City Hall de Springfield, MA, que organiza el Centro Cultural y Deportivo Dominicano (CCDD).

También es la primera obra que lleva a escena el grupo de teatro comunitario de la Fundación 7 Arts Latino Foundation, dirigido por Jorge David Martínez.

“Blunderbuss of Freedom” is a short dramatization inspired by the events of the night of February 27th, 1844, when a group of patriots commanded by General Matías Ramon Mella gathered at La Puerta de la misericordia and proclaimed the Dominican Republic’s Independence.

This dramatization is a tribute to the heroes who fought to liberate the nation and is part of the Dominican flag-raising activities at City Hall in Springfield, MA, organized by the Dominican Cultural and Sports Center (CCDD).

“Blunderbuss of Freedom”

“Blunderbuss of Freedom” is a short dramatization inspired by the events of the night of February 27th, 1844, when a group of patriots commanded by General Matías Ramon Mella gathered at La Puerta de la misericordia and proclaimed the Dominican Republic’s Independence.

This dramatization is a tribute to the heroes who fought to set free the nation. It is also the first play put on stage by the community theater group of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, directed by Jorge David Martínez.

“Trabucazo de Libertad” es una dramatización corta inspirada en los acontecimientos de la noche del 27 de febrero de 1844, cuando un grupo de patriotas comandados por el general Matías Ramón Mella se reunieron en La Puerta de la Misericordia y proclamaron la Independencia de la República Dominicana.

Esta dramatización es un homenaje a los héroes que lucharon por liberar a la nación. También es la primera obra que lleva a escena el grupo de teatro comunitario de la Fundación 7 Arts Latino, dirigido por Jorge David Martínez.

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