About: Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) and NAKA Dance Theater are proud to present our first Fotonovela, a booklet of expressive art created by MUA members. We managed to express our emotions in different ways, through dialogue, the body and illustrations. Since our team is made up of people who speak different languages (Maya Mam, Spanish and English), using illustrations in the magazine seemed like the most appropriate way to express ourselves , without having to choose a particular language, while still recognizing the languages. and traditions of each. We make visible in the magazine gender problems, social inequalities and cultural and socioeconomic concerns.
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A Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) y NAKA Dance Theater nos enorgullece presentar nuestra primera Fotonovela, un cuadernillo de arte expresivo creado por las miembras de MUA. Logramos expresar nuestras emociones de diferentes maneras, a través del diálogo, el cuerpo y las ilustraciones. Dado que nuestro equipo está compuesto por personas que hablan diferentes idiomas (maya mam, español e inglés), usar ilustraciones en la revista nos pareció la forma más adecuada de expresarnos, sin necesidad de elegir un idioma en particular, sin dejar de reconocer las lenguas y tradiciones de cada uno. Visibilizamos en la revista los problemas de género, las desigualdades sociales y las preocupaciones culturales y socioeconómicas.
Mujeres Unidas y Activaswill be at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: The mission of Just Cities Institute is to advance racial and social justice through a radical transformation of urban planning and public policy structures and systems. We tackle major urban issues with those directly impacted by structural injustice. We believe the people most impacted by structural oppression should have the power to define and create solutions — this is what we call Transformative Justice.
About: Liberación Gráfica is a community-based art collective whose mission is to provide opportunities for self and community expressions through silkscreen printing. The collective is made up of Richmond-based artists, teachers, and community organizers: Eddy Chacon, Lisette Vera, Daniel Cervantes and Francisco Rojas. Liberación Gráfica was established in 2019 and since has worked towards teaching youth the process of silkscreen printing through a social justice lens with the intention to bridge gaps between communities of color and bring awareness to social injustices faced by the Richmond community.
Liberación Gráfica will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: Tj Sykes is a 29 year old Black Man from Richmond California. He worked at RYSE Youth Center serving Richmond’s system impacted youth for 6 years. He’s an Actor featured in a multitude of plays in the Bay Area, Comedian he has hosted at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton CA, Healer through guided meditation, Entrepreneur and Community Activist. He published his first book entitled “Section 8” in December 2018. He started his candied walnut business by the name of Divine Treats in July 2020 while in the midst of a global pandemic.
Divine Treats will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: I am a Richmond based herbalist. The name of my business is Pelo y Piel and my products are all haircare and body care wellness products. All herbs used in my products are grown by me or wildcrafted, pesticide free/dye free.
Pelo y Piel will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
Xibalba Arts will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: Our signature dog collars are wearable works of art, handcrafted using fine leather and waxed threads. By shopping our store, you not only offer much needed support to female artisans, but a portion of your purchase will help pups at local shelters.
Wiggle & Woof will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: Susana had an epiphany during her pregnancy where she couldn’t find nursery artwork that fit her style and culture. She realized there was a need for cultured artwork and The Designing Chica was born.
The Designing Chica will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
About: Art inspired jewelry for your bold days. Using playful shapes and impactful lines, jeweler Sophie Silverstein of Take Shape Studio designs jewelry inspired by visual observations, symbols, tactile experiments, and nature.
Take Shape Studio will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
