Goggleworks center for the arts will implement the "como crecemos (how we grow)" project, expanding on its success serving hispanic and latinx audiences by designing equitable, inclusive…

The Goggle Works Center for the Arts was awarded a $289,700 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America program to implement the "Como Crecemos (How We Grow)" project. The project will expand the Center's existing efforts serving Hispanic and Latinx audiences through designing inclusive exhibitions, programs, and communications. Key activities include two major exhibitions of works by conventionally marginalized artists and an outreach communications program prioritizing grassroots engagement strategies to involve new Hispanic and Latinx audiences. The Center will also hire an Inclusive Programs Manager and offer outdoor arts activities, educational workshops, and a public fashion show. By fostering cross-cultural collaboration and amplifying marginalized voices, the project aims to broaden Latinx arts access and participation in the local community. The two-year grant period runs from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024.

Goggleworks center for the arts will implement the "como crecemos (how we grow)" project, expanding on its success serving hispanic and latinx audiences by designing equitable, inclusive exhibitions, programs, and communications. The museum will partner with three community organizations-barrio alegría, centro hispano, and the reading artist collective-who are committed to supporting the latinx population and advancing diversity in the local arts community. Project activities include creating two major exhibitions featuring the works of conventionally marginalized artists and a communications program designed to engage new audiences from hispanic and latinx backgrounds by prioritizing listening, storytelling, grassroots outreach, and innovative technology. The museum will also hire a manager of inclusive programs to implement programs such as outdoor arts activities, educational workshops, and a public fashion show. The project will foster cross-cultural collaboration, amplify marginalized voices, and expand latinx arts access and reach.