Creatives have long discussed their role in shaping the information they communicate, but do we consider where and for who creatives choose to share their talents with? As creatives, we must ask ourselves what role we play in the narratives surrounding us.
Piñatas are a staple for many Latinx communities, but they are not just associated with childhood anymore. The craft carries the deep cultural significance of a practice that has endured from indigenous times, sustained generations of families, and continues to be a staple of our visual identity.
Trucha in collaboration with Carla Hughes Studios are proud to welcome Souther Recio as the inaugural resident artist for the Rio Grande Ceramics Residency (RGCR). Learn more about what Recio has planned and follow her process.
MXLAN is happening right now! The 5-day Summer Art & Music Festival is at the heart of McAllen, Texas, at the McAllen Convention Center, highlighting young Latinx artists and nuestra cultura. Locals and visitors can expect many activities throughout the festival, including arte, musica, comida, y comunidad.
We are an independent multimedia organization highlighting cultural, grassroots, and socio-political movements of the Rio Grande Valley. Our goal is to create, document, and publish stories and experiences to reframe a more holistic view of the valley by connecting with audiences on social media and cultural organizing. We provide paid opportunities and resources, ultimately allowing our community to take a central role at Trucha.
The problem of abuse within policing and the larger prison system has been a prevalent force historically. The combination of a culture of impudent behavior and complicity, and an alleged government coverup were the standout characteristics in the case of the “animals” of the McAllen PD, which garnered national attention.
One thing Juan Carlos Lopez remembers about growing up during the ’80s in McAllen, Texas, was the lack of ramps. Lopez uses a wheelchair and recalls that many of his childhood experiences were limited by the inaccessible built environment of public spaces such as parks.
In 2020, the Center for Disease Control released data showing that overall HIV rates in the United States had gone down by 6%, but for Latinx people, in particular, rates increased by 14%. And while in the state of Texas, rates have usually been higher in San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, the Rio Grande Valley follows right after.
Closing screening for Entre Film Center & Regional Archive. Funeral Parade of Roses , a wild vision of the secret queer underground of Tokyo, Japan in the late 1960s. Directed
What to expect at Pride Family Fun (ALL AGES) Live Music & Shows (Amphitheater) PRIDE Beach Access (private beach)! Delicious Food & Food Trucks Pride Spirit Competition & Prizes! Cash
This Saturday! Mural inauguration, art exhibit, live DJ, food and juices. Come out for a JUICY SUMMER NIGHT!
A monthly arts appreciation event, with local vendors, held on the last Friday of every month in downtown Harlingen!
Mon Laferte will perform LIVE at the McAllen Performing Arts Center for MXLAN.
Trucha and Carla Hughes Art bring you the opening of Glimmer a solo exhibition by Milo Elliott. Enjoy the monthly Art Walk and celebrate PRIDE.
Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiacs from your favorite Chicharra, ChaChi!
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