Folklife Festiva - May 25-28, 2018

7 START OFF RIGHT! with A/NT Gallery Group Exhibition This exhibition delivers a taste of the diverse array of artworks produced by the A/NT Gallery member artists all exploring the theme of identity. The A/NT Gallery collective welcomes and displays artists, regardless of formal training, with monthly rotating exhibitions. On display in the A/NT Gallery (#15), Friday – Monday 11 AM - 7 PM Fiber Arts Visit the Fiber Arts booth and learn all about the craft with artists on site. New this year on Saturday, learn about the art of flower arranging and try your hand at making your own corsage or boutonniere. Provided by the Hmong New Year Celebration Festival. Visit the Fiber Arts Booth on the Fisher Pavilion Apron Friday – Monday 11 AM - 6 PM VISUALARTS Stories of Identity: Contemporary Chicana/o artists of Seattle Organized by local artist-curator Fulgencio Lazo, Stories of Identity features a mix of artists both up and coming and well established all who approach the concept of identity. While visually and artistically diverse, these artists all explore personal identity through the lens of the Chicana/o experience in the Northwest. Featuring the works of Alfredo Arreguin, Arturo Arturez, Daniel Carrillo, Art Garcia, Gabriel Marquez, Jesus Mena, Marilyn Montufar, Jake Prendez, George Rodriguez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Kristen Ramirez, and Ruben Trejo. On display in the A/NT Gallery (#15) Friday – Monday 11 AM - 7 PM Historias de Identidad: Artistas Chicana/os Contemporáneas de Seattle Organizado por el artista y curador, Fulgencio Lazo, Historias de Identidad , presenta artistas —tanto emergentes como establecidas— quienes exploran el tema de la identidad. Si bien su obra es visual y artísticamente diversa, todos los artistas se enfocan en la identidad personal a través de la lente de la experiencia Chicana en el Noroeste. Incluye las obras de Alfredo Arreguin, Arturo Artorez, Daniel Carrillo, Art García, Gabriel Márquez, Jesús Mena, Marilyn Montufar, Jake Prendez, George Rodríguez, José Luis Rodríguez, Kristen Ramírez, and Rubén Trejo. PAPERSTOCK Check out the incredible poster art of the Paperstock artists! On view at the A/NT Gallery Saturday – Monday El Centro de la Raza Historical Photographs An organization grounded in the Latino community, El Centro de la Raza has been committed to bringing justice, empowerment, and freedom to all for nearly 50 years. Visit the powerful growth of this unique organization through historic photographs. On display on the A/NT Gallery (#15), Friday – Monday, 11 AM - 7 PM Dia de Muertos Festival Presents: Tapete y Ofrenda Inspired by sand paintings made in the public squares of Oaxaca for the Day of the Dead celebrations, this tapete designed by local artist Fulgencio Lazo will be on view in the Armory Court throughout the entire Festival. Installation will begin on Friday with help from the community. Honor the memory of your loved ones at the Ofrenda, or community altar. Traditional to the Mexican holiday of remembrance, altars provide a space to honor those who have passed and to provide offerings to them to show they haven’t been forgotten. To participate, bring a photo, note, or offering to add your story to the ever growing community altar. On display in the Armory Court, Friday – Monday What does Folklife mean to you? Share it with us using #ThisIsFolklife! Kristen Ramirez, Juarez and El Paso , 2017 Fulgencio Lazo, 2013 Day of the Dead installation at Seattle Art Museum. Photo courtesy of Catherine Anstett Marilyn Moutufar, Ronnie and Cleveland , 2006