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Youth Art on Display at Water Is Life
Artwork from local and international youth on display as part of the Water Is Life exhibit series group art show. This included pieces made in the Who Is My Neighbor, Inc. "The Cave" after-school program, on the theme of Water Is Life.
Youth Art
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…
Yemonja Altar
Altar for Yemonja built and painted by artist Amy Garas.
Yarrow Leaves
Young springtime yarrow leaves.
Windows of Understanding Display
In 2018, Raíces Cultural Center participated in the multi-city installation Windows of Understanding, displaying a variety of artwork including pieces from the 2017 Water is Life Exhibit Series and a poster from the locally produced documentary…
Window Display - Water Is Life Group Art Show
Window display with prints, collage, ink drawings and hand-painted boxes on display as part of the Water Is Life exhibit series group art show.
Wind - We Resist Sign
Sign reaching "Wind - We Resist" being attached to bamboo by a volunteer in preparation for the People's Climate March.
White Violet
White violet in the Raíces EcoCulture herbal healing gardens in April 2017. Violets are perennial plants that also promote the life cycle of the black swallowtail butterfly, a native pollinator in New Jersey.
Whelk
Whelk made by artist Lisa Bagwell. This sculpture is constructed from plastic cigar tips.
Whale
This whale made by artist Lisa Bagwell was created entirely out plastic bottles and other plastic refuse collected during a clean-up of Sandy Hook beaches stuffed into a chicken wire frame. The whale has traveled to several locations throughout NJ,…
West African Dance: Initiations
Dance teacher Liana Conyers leading workshop participants at the Raíces Cultural Center Cultural Legacy Festival 2013 Workshop Series.
West African Dance: Initiations
Workshop leader Liana Conyers led participants through a variety of West African dances including Lamba and griot dances.
West African Dance: Initiations
Workshop leader Liana Conyers teaching and leading West African dances.
West African Dance: Initiations
West African Dance workshop leader Liana Conyers, teaching as part of the 2013 Cultural Legacy Festival workshop series.
Welcome - Water Is Life
Raíces Director and co-found Francisco G. Gómez welcomes guests to the opening reception of the Water Is Life exhibit series and talks about the importance of environmental preservation and regeneration is to the preservation of cultural roots.
Waterfront Debris
Shot bottles collected during the river clean up portion of the Our Plastic Waters event. These were sorted out of the litter collected to use as materials for a community eco-art project.
Water Is Life: Art on Display
Prints on display at the Water Is Life Exhibit Series opening reception.
Water Is Life Window Display
Water Is Life group art show window display at Tiger Art Supply in Highland Park, NJ
Water Is Life Volunteers
Program volunteers from the Highland Park High School Environmental Club, led by Raíces Intern Kira Herzog, help raise funds for the protection of the waters, the earth and our ecosystems at the Water Is Life group exhibit opening reception.
Water Is Life Submissions - Photographs
Attendee of the Water Is Life opening reception viewing some photography submissions in the group exhibit.
Water Is Life Submissions
Submissions for the Water Is Life exhibit series group art show during the setup for the opening reception. Over 30 artists from around the world were featured in this group art exhibit.
Water Is Life Storefront Exhibit
As part of the Water Is Life art exhibit series, some artwork was hung in the storefront windows of collaborating businesses on Raritan Ave. in Highland Park, NJ.
Water Is Life Opening Reception
Guests enjoying the opening reception of the Water Is Life group exhibit.
Water Is Life Jacket
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…