Galería de la Raza
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Galería de la Raza (GDLR) is a
History
The Galería de la Raza was founded by
In the mid-nineties the ReGeneration Project was started to facilitate the involvement of the next generation of artists.[4] ReGeneration provides emerging artists with exhibition and professional development opportunities as well as opportunity to help plan and manage of Galería de la Raza activities.[4] One of the most visible contributions of the ReGeneration Project is the updating of the temporary murals on the Bryant Street billboard. Through the new Digital Mural Project computer-generated images are created and displayed in lieu of the traditional painted murals.
The GDLR occupied a space at 2857–2858 24th Street (at Bryant Street) in the Mission District of San Francisco, from 1970 until November 2018.[5][6] They vacated the space after a major change to the rent and failed negotiations with the landlord, and they have been working with the city to secure an alternative nearby space.[5][7][8]
Programs and exhibitions
Throughout its history, Galería de la Raza has given workshops in
GDLR was also instrumental in reviving the
References
- ^ "Community forum contributes to the future of Galería de la Raza". El Tecolote. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ISBN 978-1-931404-12-9.
- ^ a b Kost, Ryan (2018-01-28). "How Galería founder René Yañez helped give the Mission its artistic soul". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ a b "Sanchez Art Center presents exhibits with works by Enrique Chagoya and Galería de la Raza". The Mercury News. 2010-05-18. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ a b Hammerl, Teresa (2018-10-16). "Galería de la Raza to vacate main Mission District gallery space after rent doubles". hoodline.com. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ Mojadad, Ida (2019-05-09). "24th and Bryant Will Always Belong to Galería de la Raza". SF Weekly. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ Mark, Julian (2019-01-17). "Galería de la Raza has moved, but its former home may be landmarked anyway". Mission Local. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ Kost, Ryan (December 20, 2018). "Galería de la Raza, a birthplace of Chicano art, finds respite from exile". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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- OCLC 987081634.