Now on exhibit at La Casita Cultural Center: WEIRD Barrio / Por mi barrio – a showcase of work by Syracuse-based Puerto Rican artist Manuel Matías. This exhibition highlights Matías’ unique artistic perspective, with guided tours available by appointment in both Spanish and English. The gallery is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. La Casita is located in the Lincoln Building in the Near Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, at 109 Otisco Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.
Syracuse, NY – La Casita Cultural Center welcomes FALL 2024 with a community-wide event and the opening of a new exhibit, WEIRD Barrio / Por mi barrio, presenting the art of Syracuse-based Puerto Rican artist Manuel Matías. The inaugural event at La Casita on September 20, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM will include a walking tour and artist talk by Matías, followed by live music from Grupo Pagán, and a buffet of authentic Caribbean cuisine. La Casita is located in the Lincoln Bldg. of the Near Westside of Syracuse, at 109 Otisco St., Syracuse NY 13204.
This summer, for the second consecutive year, La Casita will offer a free youth summer program for girls ages 8 and older to learn dance and choreography while they explore their potential in areas of science and technology. In addition, there will be two preview days, June 28 and 29, where girls can experience a taste of the program before it begins. Continue Reading
On Saturday, May 4, La Casita held an event to mark the release of the first publication by women in its Mom’s and Women’s program. The book, titled La Casita de Todas, contains original artwork and texts created during La Casita’s 2023-24 workshops. The production process involved the work of numerous students, scholars, and community members. Continue Reading
La Casita Cultural Center announces its annual spring show YOUNG ART 2024/ARTE JOVEN 2024, opening to the public on Friday, April 19, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This event recognizes the talent and achievements of local youths between the ages of 6-12 enrolled in La Casita’s arts education programs. The opening reception will take place at La Casita, and refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public. Continue Reading
Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Latino to be appointed Poet Laureate of the United States (2015-2017), will offer two creative writing workshops at La Casita during a visit to Syracuse in April. Workshops will be held April 3 and April 5, from 5:30-7:00pm each evening. Herrera is the author of several children’s books, often bilingual and autobiographical, one of which inspired the creation of a mural at La Casita nearly ten years ago.
This spring, film professor Kelly Gallagher (left) and local artist Cayetano Valenzuela (right) will each offer four workshops for youth at La Casita with a focus on visual storytelling. Continue Reading
La Casita is open for community programs once again, with an exciting weekly schedule of activities slated for the spring semester. Continue Reading
La Casita recently partnered with the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum and the Syracuse University Alumni Engagement Office for an event highlighting the Postal Museum’s “Baseball: America’s Home Run” exhibit.
La Casita’s weekly schedule of community programs has officially resumed for the fall season.
This year, activities offered in La Casita’s after school program include open studio art workshops, piano lessons, dance, STEM workshops, and more. La Casita is also offering a Saturday program this semester, which includes violin lessons and our Planetary Guardians workshop. Continue Reading
