Juliana Berrios Arroyo's "Soul and Mystery" at the Quad City Arts Center -- October 10 through December 5.
Exhibit: Friday, October 10, through Friday, October 10
Opening Reception: Friday, October 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Quad City Arts Center, 1715 Second Avenue, Rock Island IL
At Rock Island's Quad City Arts Gallery from October 10 through December 5, the public is invited to view arresting, playful, and beautiful works of art by 19 regional artists in the exhibition Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists, this showcase of talent and expressiveness boasting new works selected by an official judging panel.
Featured in the exhibit are works by: Miriam Alarcón Avila; Lily Almanza; Juliana Berríos Arroyo; Lola Borders; Estevan Cornejo; Miguel Cornelius Díaz; Angela Cortes; Liliana Duarte; Lucero Díaz Herrera; Dina Hernandez; Kelly Lao; Miguel Limon; Devin Martel; Nikki Ponce; Alejandra Salaverria; Eliana Troche; Ysenia Troche; Yohan Umaña; and Emanuel Zarate.
Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists was designed as a juried group exhibition showcasing the vibrancy, creativity, and diverse perspectives of Hispanic, Latin, and Latinx artists across the region. The project invited artists ages 18 and older, residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities, to submit up to three original visual artworks for consideration. Accepted mediums included painting, photography, sculpture, textile, mixed media, ceramics, and more, and all work must be original, created by the submitting artist.
This community-driven initiative coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month and aims to amplify the voices and visions of artists from Hispanic cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Through its partnership with Mercado on Fifth, a nonprofit based in Moline committed to empowering Latino businesses and artists, Quad City Arts' latest exhibition fosters cross-cultural collaboration and artistic celebration in the Quad Cities.
An opening reception for Voces y Visiones: A Celebration of Hispanic Artists will be held at the Rock Island gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 10, when artists will be present, refreshments will be served, and guests can enjoy music by Troy Rangel and Tony Ramirez. The exhibit itself will be on display through December 5, regular gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call (309)793-1213 and visit QuadCityArts.com.
