Boricua Named as the New Director of the Longwood Art Gallery in the Bronx
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is proud to announce that Juanita Lanzo has been named director/curator of its Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos after serving as acting director of the gallery since June 2007. Ms. Lanzo, Longwood’s fifth director since the gallery’s inception in 1981, has a strong studio and art history background with extensive and diverse experience in cultural, academic and community-based environments.
Ms. Lanzo is a Puerto Rican born visual artist, curator and arts administrator who came to the Bronx in 1999 and began working as a Visitor Services Manager at the Bronx Museum of the Arts where she administered the museum's admissions, bookstore, and rentals program. After six years at the Bronx Museum, she came to the Longwood Art Gallery as Program Coordinator for the gallery’s exhibitions, public programs and the Digital Matrix Commissions Program for the 2006-08 seasons.
Specializing in drawing, painting and printmaking techniques, Juanita received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Puerto Rico in 1996 and her Masters in Fine Arts at CUNY’s City College in 2004. In 1996 she received the Carlos Marichal Award for Academia de Artes y Ciencias award for artistic excellence in printmaking and the Theresa McRabbe O’Connor Fellowship, in 2003 at the City College of New York. She is fluent in English and Spanish with some knowledge of Italian.
Juanita has participated in several group shows in Puerto Rico, New York and Spain. Among them are Saludo a la Bienal de Grabado Latinoamericano in 1995 and 1998 at the Galeria Francisco Oller, at University of Puerto Rico. She has exhibited at Museo de Arte e Historia, and at Ateneo de Arte Puertorriqueño in San Juan, Museo Casa Roig in Humacao, Museo de Arte de Caguas, in Caguas and Galería Guatibirí, in Rio Piedras.
In New York, she was part of Mujeres after Frida at the Lower East Side Centro de Trabajadores Unidos and Post Plátano, Abstraction in the Bronx at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. She has co-curated Longwood Arts Project’s 25th Anniversary Digital Matrix at Haven Art Gallery in 2006 and Material Culture at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos which is currently on view through February 2008. She has served as a panelist for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
The Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos is the contemporary art center of the Bronx Council on the Arts, supporting artists and their work, especially emerging and under-recognized artists, through the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, Digital Matrix Commissions Program, and public programs that provide platforms for free and open dialogue.
source: Bronx Council on the Arts
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Photographers and Friends
Photo by Mamarazzi
Check out her photo set on the opening reception of the "Un Caribe en NY" Photo Exhibit at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamarazzi1/sets/72157603731850820/
Check out her photo set on the opening reception of the "Un Caribe en NY" Photo Exhibit at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamarazzi1/sets/72157603731850820/
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Arts
CSV Cultural Center Announces
Luis R. Cancel to head San Francisco Arts Commission
The Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, announced yesterday his appointment of Luis R. Cancel as the head of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs for that city.
"A large part of what makes San Francisco such a coveted place to live and visit is its position as a world class arts and culture destination," said Mayor Newsom. "Luis Cancel has done amazing work in New York, both inside and outside of government, to promote the value of the arts in everyday life, and he's going to do amazing work here in San Francisco."
"I'm thrilled we were able to entice Luis to come to San Francisco. He's a serious artist, an experienced public servant, a committed advocate and an innovative arts administrator," said PJ Johnston, President of the Arts Commission. "In every way, Luis is the consummate arts professional and a dynamic leader."
In 2005 Cancel was appointed Executive Director of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center and quickly negotiated a new governance structure with the City of New York, the Center's landlord. He went on to secure $14 million in capital renovation funds from the City as well as over $350,000 in operating support for the Center.
"Our Board is very proud of Luis' tenure at CSV," said Ninfa Segarra, Co-Chair of the CSV Cultural Center Board. "We are grateful for the leadership he provided over the past two-and-a-half years and he leaves behind a fabulous legacy."
"I am very excited to join Mayor Newsom's team, and I share his vision to use the rich cultural resources of San Francisco to expand tourism and economic development for the City," Cancel said. "This city has been a magnet for the creative class -- the painters, dancers, musicians and creators of culture -- and I hope to work closely with the Mayor to promote policies to ensure that this group can continue to live and work in the City."
Cancel will begin his duties at the San Francisco Arts Commission later this month, after relocating with his wife, the Brazilian contemporary dance choreographer, Regina Miranda.
The CSV Cultural Center has launched a search for a new Executive Director for the Center. The City funded capital renovations to the five-story building are expected to take two years and the Center's activities, will continue without interruption.
Founded in 1993, the CSV Cultural Center is the largest arts incubator in New York City and houses 53 visual artists in working studios, 16 performing arts groups, four theaters and two galleries in its City-owned building.
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source: press release from CSV Cultural Center
CSV Cultural Center Announces
Luis R. Cancel to head San Francisco Arts Commission
The Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, announced yesterday his appointment of Luis R. Cancel as the head of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs for that city.
"A large part of what makes San Francisco such a coveted place to live and visit is its position as a world class arts and culture destination," said Mayor Newsom. "Luis Cancel has done amazing work in New York, both inside and outside of government, to promote the value of the arts in everyday life, and he's going to do amazing work here in San Francisco."
"I'm thrilled we were able to entice Luis to come to San Francisco. He's a serious artist, an experienced public servant, a committed advocate and an innovative arts administrator," said PJ Johnston, President of the Arts Commission. "In every way, Luis is the consummate arts professional and a dynamic leader."
In 2005 Cancel was appointed Executive Director of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center and quickly negotiated a new governance structure with the City of New York, the Center's landlord. He went on to secure $14 million in capital renovation funds from the City as well as over $350,000 in operating support for the Center.
"Our Board is very proud of Luis' tenure at CSV," said Ninfa Segarra, Co-Chair of the CSV Cultural Center Board. "We are grateful for the leadership he provided over the past two-and-a-half years and he leaves behind a fabulous legacy."
"I am very excited to join Mayor Newsom's team, and I share his vision to use the rich cultural resources of San Francisco to expand tourism and economic development for the City," Cancel said. "This city has been a magnet for the creative class -- the painters, dancers, musicians and creators of culture -- and I hope to work closely with the Mayor to promote policies to ensure that this group can continue to live and work in the City."
Cancel will begin his duties at the San Francisco Arts Commission later this month, after relocating with his wife, the Brazilian contemporary dance choreographer, Regina Miranda.
The CSV Cultural Center has launched a search for a new Executive Director for the Center. The City funded capital renovations to the five-story building are expected to take two years and the Center's activities, will continue without interruption.
Founded in 1993, the CSV Cultural Center is the largest arts incubator in New York City and houses 53 visual artists in working studios, 16 performing arts groups, four theaters and two galleries in its City-owned building.
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source: press release from CSV Cultural Center
Monday, January 14, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
In the Mailbox
Show Your Support for Public Access in the Bronx
On January 17, the City of New York will hold a public hearing to discuss upcoming cable franchise renewal in the Bronx.
BronxNet is the public access TV station and media center, serving the borough's residents, students and public service organizations.
Support BronxNet and community development through media.
When: 3-7 p.m. January 17, Hostos Community College -- Repertory Theater, The East Academic Complex Building, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
For more info, call (718) 960-1181.
Show Your Support for Public Access in the Bronx
On January 17, the City of New York will hold a public hearing to discuss upcoming cable franchise renewal in the Bronx.
BronxNet is the public access TV station and media center, serving the borough's residents, students and public service organizations.
Support BronxNet and community development through media.
When: 3-7 p.m. January 17, Hostos Community College -- Repertory Theater, The East Academic Complex Building, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
For more info, call (718) 960-1181.
Subpoenas' Rally
photo by Ismael Nunez
Rally against Grand Jury of Puerto Rican Independence Activists
Here's a link to a recent Daily News column by Juan Gonzalez on the issue:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/01/09/2008-01-09_fbi_on_fishy_fishing_expedition.html
FOOD NETWORK TO FILM PRIME TIME SHOW AT FB LOUNGE!
AUDIENCE NEEDED!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, Sign-in at 12:30pm
FB LOUNGE, NYC
172 East 106th St. (bet 3rd and Lex)
Come be a part of a live television audience, as the FB Lounge (in NYC's El Barrio) hosts Food Network for a program featuring restaurateur Jorge Ayala of La Fonda Boricua.
Food Network is filming Jorge and for a new TV series
Please join Latin food fans, and chicken and rice lovers for this one-of-a-kind event.
RSVP: vanessa@orderup.tv
AUDIENCE NEEDED!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, Sign-in at 12:30pm
FB LOUNGE, NYC
172 East 106th St. (bet 3rd and Lex)
Come be a part of a live television audience, as the FB Lounge (in NYC's El Barrio) hosts Food Network for a program featuring restaurateur Jorge Ayala of La Fonda Boricua.
Food Network is filming Jorge and for a new TV series
Please join Latin food fans, and chicken and rice lovers for this one-of-a-kind event.
RSVP: vanessa@orderup.tv
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
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Luis Cordero, owner and co-founder of Cemi Underground, and moi at the January 4 opening reception of the Un Caribe en NY photo exhibit, a group show.
Exhibit runs thru January 18. For more info. visit www.cemiunderground.com or www.flickr.com/groups/uncaribeenny
P.S. You are invited to a closing reception from 6 to 8 p.m. January 17 at Cemi Underground.
Exhibit runs thru January 18. For more info. visit www.cemiunderground.com or www.flickr.com/groups/uncaribeenny
P.S. You are invited to a closing reception from 6 to 8 p.m. January 17 at Cemi Underground.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
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Feliz Dia de Reyes. Happy Three Kings Day.
Photo depicts a Three Kings display at Cemi Underground in NYC's El Barrio. For more info., go to www.cemiunderground.com.
Photo depicts a Three Kings display at Cemi Underground in NYC's El Barrio. For more info., go to www.cemiunderground.com.
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