Art in the Community Director Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez shares an exciting update on how the program is engaging Richmond families in support of one of the city’s most important cultural celebrations of the year, Cinco de Mayo:
One float has a conservation theme and features sculptures and decorations made entirely with recycled materials. The other float has a historical theme and will include a student designed banner and a mural with three-dimensional letters. The Latina Center and Richmond HS are hosting the classes, taught by teaching artists Patricia Rodriguez and Neil Rivas. Victoria Ayala, a UC Berkeley graduate student, is assisting as a volunteer.”
The parade committee is hosting float decoration parties for three other trucks on the day before the May 2 parade. To help decorate a truck or to become a volunteer please visit the Peace and Unity Cinco de Mayo Parade’s website: http://www.
