Grantee Database

LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER INC

Grant Year

2018-19

Grant Program

Youth Arts Action

Award Amount

$8,100.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, La Peña Cultural Center will offer a one-week, bilingual Summer Camp exploring Latin & Caribbean culture to youth ages 7-11. This program will be taught by 3 teaching artists specializing in different disciplines. Maria de la Rosa will instruct the children in Son Jarocho, folkloric Mexican song and dance. Hector Lugo will teach them drumming and songs from the Caribbean. Laura Salazar will instruct on the art of making murals.

Organization Summary

La Peña Presents Program (LP curated events)
Community-led jams and free gatherings
Roots Arts & Music/Dance Classes
Historical Archives
Professional Training

Organization

La Peña Cultural Center

Address

3105 Shattuck Avenue

Berkeley

94705

County

Alameda

Region

Bay Area – Other

Phone

(510) 849-2568

Congressional District

District 12

State Assembly District

District 14

State Senate District

District 7

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