C/S PRESENTS
LA CASITA AZUL PROJECT
C/S is dedicated to bringing the arts to all communities, virtual and otherwise. La Casita Azul project counters systemically perpetuated, generational trauma for Latino/a/x communities (and other marginalized groups) with a multifaceted TRAUMA informed approach using introspection, celebration, and self advocacy through the creative arts in a communal space. The goal is simple: connect people through shared experiences and find opportunities for healing and growth.
We will begin this journey in our community in rural WA state. The project will include 4 phases, all of which work succinctly to elevate BBIPOC communities. See below to learn about our four phases.
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Phase 1: Introspection
The Cafe style BBIPOC art gallery
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Employment of BBIPOC youth (16-21years of age)
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Trainings in different aspects of industry, including gallery curation
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Social Emotional Learning Seminars for Employees
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Mentoring opportunities
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Employees to facilitate art therapy for visitors through visual analysis of artwork displayed at La Casita Azul
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Click Here to learn about the visual analysis process
Phase 2: AcknowledgeMent
The Archive:
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Musical archive of works in genres contributing to the Latin-American experience of the last 100 years
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Library of literary works in genres contributing to the Latin-American experience of the last 200 years
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Provide various forms of arts for community to experience
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Facilitate experiences that celebrate BBIPOC contributions to our communities.
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez
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Photo by Nathaniel Sison on Unsplash
Phase 3: Advocate
Bringing Art Therapy to Your Home:
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Art Therapy Classes offered afterschool for youth at no cost
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Art Therapy Classes offered to adults on weekends
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Artwork found on walls is also reproduced on archival paper and is printed in limited editions
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Art prints are created to connect artist to community
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Art prints are sold to allow visitors to continue their art therapy in the privacy of their own homes
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Artist in Residence, continuing to write our own history
Phase 4: replicate
Bringing Art Therapy to other communities:
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Revise business model to adapt to La Casita Azul's goals and successes
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Find locations in other communities, partnerships, and stakeholders to continue building a sustainable model
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Impact other communities with art related experiences
