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Title slide from Raíces Herbal Circle presentation on Backyard Herbs by Nicole Wines

The Our Plastic Waters Raritan River Clean Up and Eco-Art Workshop with Lisa Bagwell was a heartbreaking, but successful event. Over 20 water & earth protectors came together to clean a quarter mile stretch of the banks of the Raritan River and stuck…

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Raícitas "Little Roots" Family Cultural Arts classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in 2022.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Bomba dance classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in the Summer of 2022.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for the 2022 February-July session of a virtual Community History Discussion Group held via Zoom.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Afro-Cuban dance classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in the Fall of 2023.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Bomba dance classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in the Summer of 2023.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Bomba dance classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in the Fall of 2023.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Afro-Caribbean hand percussion classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center beginning in the Fall of 2023.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer providing an overview of the organization's cultural arts programs offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in the Fall of 2023.

Raíces Cultural Center flyer for Raícitas "Little Roots" Family Cultural Arts classes offered at the Eugene Young Environmental Eduction Center in August and September of 2023.

Raíces Co-Directors Francisco G. Gómez and Nicole Wines with the artists featured in the exhibit, Aja Washington and Joe Lentini

On the day of the opening reception for the Water Is Life exhibit series, some of the visiting and local artists, co-sponsors, organizers and volunteers gathered at the Water Is Life electronic sign, to stand together for the earth. It kicked off the…

Artist Patsea Griffin, who submitted six "Silent Chimes" to the exhibit drove all the way from Ottowa, Canada, to be a part of the opening reception and to display her additional art work, a "Water Is Life" leather jacket handpainted and worn by…

Artist Patsea Griffin, who submitted six "Silent Chimes" to the exhibit, drove to New Jersey from Ottowa, Canada, to be a part of the opening reception.

Section of art created by local and international youth on the theme "Water Is Life". From paintings to sculptures made from garbage collected during river cleanups, there were submissions of youth art from individuals as well as organizations such…

A selection of artwork submitted to the Water Is Life group show, from both local and international artists.

This model vaka, an indigenous sailing vessel from Polynesia, submitted by Okeanos Foundation for the Sea stayed on display for a full month at 431 Raritan Ave., bringing awareness to the need for sustainable sea transportation.

Aquairius Rain, painting by Cindy-lou Schmidt, on display at the reception for the Water Is Life group art show.

Noah's Flood, by Joseph Ursulo, a found object sculpture on display at the reception for the Water Is Life group exhibit.

Born on the Wings of Thunderbirds, 2017, oil on canvas and Isaac Murdoch prints, 72"""" x 60""""

One of the first submissions received and hung in the group art show was this painting by Peri Nerri. Peri made this piece specifically in response to…

Visiting artists and some friends check out the group show before the opening reception begins. Some of the artists featured in the group show traveled from as far as Vermont, Oregon, and Ottowa, Canada to attend the opening reception event.

Attendees viewing artwork at the Water Is Life group exhibit opening reception.

Featured visiting artist Isaac Murdoch, whose doodles inspired the theme of the project, being interviewed by local resident Karlos Subverses, while in turn focusing his own camera on the interviewer and livestreaming the interview.

Checking out the artwork from over 50 local and international artists who submitted pieces for display in the group show of the Water Is Life exhibit series.
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