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Our Plastic Waters - Truckloads of Litter
In just three hours, along a quarter mile of Raritan River waterfront, there were truckloads of litter collected. Volunteers sorted the garbage to separate materials that chould then be made into sculptures.
Our Plastic Waters - River Clean Up
Volunteer cleaning along the waterfront of the Raritan River as part of the Our Plastic Waters EcoArt Workshop during the Water Is Life Initiative.
Our Plastic Waters - Pollution/Art Materials
Volunteers sorted materials collected during the clean up portion of the Our Plastic Waters program to use as art materials to create "River Fish" sculptures crafted out of the litter collected by volunteers and program participants.
Our Plastic Waters - From Trash to Treasure
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…
Our Plastic Waters
The "Our Plastic Waters" exhibit was installed at Blank Space Highland Park and was part of the series of exhibits in the Water Is Life Initiative. These River Fish sculptures were made by volunteers and program participants of the Our Plastic Waters…
Our Plastic Waters
Plastic pollution floating in the Raritan River, collected by volunteers during the Our Plastic Waters clean up and eco-art workshop.
Our Leaders Eating
Our leaders eating
Our Ladies Working
Our ladies working and taking care of our visitors
Our International Vision
Our vision was to make this international.
Osaín Sculpture Prototype
Prototype of Samuel Lind’s Sculpture Osaín. Raíces crew members and students had seen the Osaín sculpture at Bomplenzo 2008 at Hostos College in the Bronx, NY.
Orixa Oyá
Painted altar for Oyá by artist Amy Garas
Orixa Iansa - Ilu and Vassi
Orixa Iansa, gatekeeper of the cemetary and marketplace, force of nature of the whirlwinds, causing upheavals and making way for change.
Orixa Iansa - Ilu and Vassi
Iansa is the Brazilian tradition equivalent to the Cuban Orisha Oyá, force of nature of the whirlwinds and keeper of the cemetary and marketplace.
Orisha Oyá Dance, Drum and Song Workshop Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Cultural Center Dance and Drum Workshop “Orisha Oyá”
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DANCE, DRUM AND SONG WORKSHOP
ORISHA OYÁ Force of Nature of the Whirlwinds
Learn the movements, rhythms and chants associated with the Afro-Cuban…
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DANCE, DRUM AND SONG WORKSHOP
ORISHA OYÁ Force of Nature of the Whirlwinds
Learn the movements, rhythms and chants associated with the Afro-Cuban…
Orisha Oshún Dance, Drum and Song Workshop Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Cultural Center Dance and Drum Workshop “Orisha Oshún”
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DANCE, DRUM AND SONG WORKSHOP
ORISHA OSHÚN Force of Nature of the River and the Fresh Waters
Learn the movements, rhythms and chants associated with the…
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DANCE, DRUM AND SONG WORKSHOP
ORISHA OSHÚN Force of Nature of the River and the Fresh Waters
Learn the movements, rhythms and chants associated with the…
Orisha Forces of Nature
Brief description/definition of Orisha, or Forces of Nature from Nigeria and Cuba.
Orisha Art Show: With the Artists
Raíces Co-Directors Francisco G. Gómez and Nicole Wines with the artists featured in the exhibit, Aja Washington and Joe Lentini
Orisha Art Show Cultural Display
Cultural and educational display at the Orisha Art Exhibit. The display includes the batá drums, and peripheral instruments used in Afro-Cuban music, an orisha Oyá doll, a handmade Eleguá, Orisha tiles and a an Orisha poster.
Original Painting by Amy Garas
Painting by artist Amy Garas.
Organic Manure
Organic manure required on these sandy soils.
Organic Garden in Domboshava, Zimbabwe
Organic garden of Sekuru Murehwa in Domboshava, Zimbabwe.
Oral History with José Gabriel Muñoz - Cuatrista
On October 20, 2019, Raíces Cultural Center had the honor of conducting an oral history interview with cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz. Download a PDF of the full oral history interview transcript here: José Gabriel Muñoz Interview Transcript
Opening Reception - Water Is Life
Attendees viewing artwork at the Water Is Life group exhibit opening reception.
Opening Reception - Lembranças
Attendees at the opening reception of Lembranças: A Recollection