Garage Cultural

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Pull up on us for some worldwide art, food, bevs and music🪩 4pm-1am

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We’re thrilled to announce our second collaboration with artist and curator who has put together an amazing art exhibit and opening reception this Friday called “Querencia”.

Come by and connect with other artists and creatives!!!

Buy some art!!!!!

And stay afterwards for our Movement Party with our artists residents visiting this weekend all the way from NYC .co along with SWDetroits and more!!!!

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Its gonna be a HOT one!!!!

Orgullo Chilensis ✊🏼
and Detroitsys w/the Monica Blaire cameo!

• French-born Chilean rapper performs songs from across her catalog, rich with cultural commentary and political critique🔥
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Premiering tomorrow only on npr.org/tinydesk ❗️

It’s that time of year again!!!!

RECRUITING - SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

Do you know a youth artist/creative age 14-24 who would be interested in our paid summer arts internship program?

We have an amazing seven weeks of programming planned this year with a heavy focus on mural installation, political education and festival production (SWFest).

Fill out the application via the link in our bio!!!

Only 10 slots available!!!!

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¡¡¡¡Es esa época del año otra vez!!!!

RECLUTAMIENTO - PROGRAMA DE VERANO PARA JÓVENES

¿Conoces a algún joven artista/creativo de entre 14 y 24 años que esté interesado en nuestro programa de verano?

Este año tenemos planeado siete semanas increíbles de programación, centradas sobre todo en la instalación de murales, la educación política y la producción de festivales (SWFest).

¡Rellena la solicitud a través del enlace en nuestra biografía!

¡¡¡¡Sólo 10 cupos disponibles!!!!

maydaydetroit
From Palestine to Detroit, workers
unite! We’re just days away from the May Day rally and march, happening at Clark Park on May 1 at 5PM. Let’s amplify our voices, stand in solidarity, and fight for our collective liberation! DM us for the flyer, and tell all your friends.
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De Palestina a Detroit, los trabajadores ¡se unen! Faltan pocos días para la manifestación y marcha del Primero de Mayo, que tendrá lugar en Clark Park el 1 de mayo a las 17.00 horas. Amplifiquemos nuestras voces, solidaricémonos y luchemos por nuestra liberación colectiva. DM nos para el volante, y dile a todos tus amigos.

Sadabo - Saturday

Una leyenda de la Nueva Canción Mexicana
llega a Detroit.

Esta semana nos visitará en Detroit el legendario cantautor mexicano Gabino Palomares, cuyas composiciones retratan la sociedad mexicana y latinoamericana en toda su complejidad. Originario de Guanajuato, Gabino es parte de una generación que creó movimientos político-culturales como la Nueva Canción latinoamericana y el Canto Nuevo en México. En sus propias palabras: “somos los de ‘la cofradía del salmón’: siempre yendo contra la corriente”.

Canciones como “La Maldición de Malinche”, “A la Patria” o “Historia Cotidiana” denuncian la injusticia, la discriminación, la guerra y la violencia social, y amplifican las voces de los trabajadores, los jóvenes, las mujeres, los pueblos indígenas y todos los oprimidos.

Como parte de su gira mundial, Gabino nos trae una presentación llamada “Cantos para Continuar”, donde además nos contará de la realidad mexicana y los cambios que están ocurriendo en México bajo el actual gobierno.
Nuestra comunidad podrá disfrutar de la música de Gabino en un concierto muy especial este viernes a las 8 pm en Garage Cultural en Southwest Detroit.

También se presentará la música venezolana y caribeña de Sobeida Martínez y el rap en español de Vicente Durán (SubVerso).

¡Invitamos a toda la comunidad a participar de este encuentro

Thank you EL CENTRAL Hispanic News for this beautiful write up on our work and vision for the future!

Breaking Ground: Activist Arts Organization Has Big Plans for Expansion Discover Garage Cultural’s mission to foster community activism through art in Southwest Detroit. Explore plans for a vibrant community space and modern recording studio.

ReGeneración welcomes you to “What is your Peace?”, an intergenerational/all ages Story-Healing Workshop. Hosted safely and in-person in Detroit! (Español abajo)

Conflict and its collective resolution applies to each of our families and all of our communities, especially during these times. Each of us carries trauma from our own lives and that of generations before us. Our workshop is an opportunity to explore creative and interactive methods of rage and reconciliation.

We will also discuss the origins of ReGeneración as a movement for empowerment of those who have been invisibilized for generations.

More details on ReGeneración at www.regeneracion.co

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ReGeneración te da la bienvenida a nuestro Taller Global “Cuál es tu Paz?” de Sanación ofrecida sanamente en persona en Detroit!

El conflicto y su resolución colectiva aplica a cada una de nuestras familias y todas nuestras comunidades, especialmente durante estos tiempos. Cada uno cargamos el trauma de nuestras propias vidas y de las generaciones que nos anteceden. Nuestro taller es una oportunidad para explorar métodos creativos e interactivos de dolor y reconciliación.

También explicaremos el origen de ReGeneración como movimiento de empoderamiento de los que han sido invisibilizados por generaciones.

Más detalles sobre ReGeneración Colombia en: www.regeneracion.co

Coming in April!

Cant wait ✨

A Host of People presenta PERDIDOS EN NUESTRAS RAICES, una obra original bilingue creada por el grupo de teatro juvenil La Carpa.

El programa fue fundado por Karilú Alarcón Forshee, miembro del ensamble de AHOP quien funge también como directora.

El Arte del póster fue creado por Elton Monroy Duran

Presentaciones: Abril 25 al 28 en el Senate Theater

Perdidos en Nuestras Raíces es una obra que recorre la historia del linaje Latiné desde la perspectiva de los jóvenes artistas.

Los boletos son gratis y están disponibles en la página de ahostofpeople.com o mediante el enlace de los comentarios/historias. Hecho posible con el apoyo de The Skillman Foundation.

A Host of People presenting an
original bilingual play by the La Carpa Teen Ensemble , a program of .

Founded and Directed by AHOP Ensemble member
Karilú Alarcón Forshee

Poster artwork by Elton Monroy Durán

APRIL 25TH-28TH
Lost in Our Roots traces the history of Latine lineage through the eyes of time traveling Gen Z students.

Tickets are free and available for reservation at
ahostofpeople.com or via the link in the comments/ stories. Made possible with the support of the Skillman Foundation.

Join us tomorrow evening at Garage Cultural for the first edition of Cafe Violeta! We are extremely excited to open this series with , , and - Three amazing artists from the neighborhood who will grace our stage with not only their music, but also the experiences that led them to be the creatives they are today.
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For the inaugural edition of Cafe Violeta we will be accepting donations on a sliding scale at the door - No one turned away! There will also be a small menu of refreshments and food available throughout the evening.
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7:00 p.m - Doors Open
7:45 p.m - Opening Remarks
8:00 p.m - Gabriel Duran
8:35 p.m - Flacko Suave
9:10 p.m - Camilla Cantu
9:45 p.m - Closing Remarks
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Spread the word with someone you think might appreciate an event like this!

We look forward to seeing you, your friends, and family mañana at Cafe Violeta!! 🌹🫶🏼

Performances tomorrow 🫶🏼💜
Artistas para mañana

Gracias Vámonos!!!

Tomorrow on the corner of Clark Park and Scotten join International Day Women’s March 3:30pm !

Únete a la marcha de el día internacional de las Mujeres en la esquina de Clark Park y Scotten a las 3:30pm

Thank you ✊🏽

Vamonos!

Thanks you MamaCoos!

And finally this years workshop schedule!!!!

March 9th - International Womxns Day Brunch +Forum!!!

• 467 Junction Ave 12-5:30pm

Y por fin el horario de talleres para este año!!!!

9 de marzo - Brunch + Foro para el Día Internacional de la Mujer!!!

We’re also really EXCITED to have the amazing Dayana Juarez curating the first all women’s exhibition in our space during this years Brunch and Forum on March 9th! For women by women!

SOVEREIGNTY

Come check out (or purchase) pieces made by this powerful crew!

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¡También estamos muy emocionados de tener a la increíble Dayana Juárez como curadora de la primera exposición exclusiva de mujeres en nuestro espacio durante el Brunch y Foro de este año el 9 de marzo! ¡Para mujeres por mujeres!

SOBERANÍA

¡Ven a ver (o comprar) estas piezas hechas por este increíble equipo!

Join us on March 9th for our 4th annual Womxns Day Brunch + Forum!!! (details on second slide)

An event to commemorate Dia International de la Mujer / Int’l Womxns Day (March 8th - 8M). Traditionally known as a day of resistance and protest against patriarchy and all the ways in which womxn have been discriminated against and oppressed globally

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We’re gonna have workshops, vendors, performances and other activities! With the intent of creating a safe (and fun) space for us to engage with each other thru an array of creative practices and opportunities for collaborative learning.

Check out the vendors that will be there and keep an eye out for our workshop schedule!

See you on March 9th Mujerxs!!!!
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¡Les invitamos al Brunch + Foro para el Dia de la Mujxr este 9 de marzo !

Un evento para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujxr (8 de marzo - 8M). Tradicionalmente conocido como un día de resistencia y protesta contra el patriarcado y todas las formas en que las mujerxs han sido discriminadas y oprimidas a nivel mundial

¡Tendremos talleres, vendedores, actuaciones y otras actividades! Con la intención de crear un espacio seguro (y divertido) para que nos relacionemos entre nosotres a través de una variedad de prácticas creativas y oportunidades para el aprendizaje colaborativo.

¡Eche un vistazo a los proveedores que estarán allí y estén atento a nuestro horario de talleres!

Nos vemos el 9 de marzo mujerxs!!!!

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Mark your calendars!!!! We’re a week away from our 4th annual Int’l Womxns Day Brunch and Forum! 8M

Full event details and workshops schedule posting on Monday 👀💜

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¡Marquen sus calendarios! ¡Estamos a una semana de nuestro cuarto foro y brunch anual para el Día Internacional de la Mujer! 8M

Los detalles completos del evento y talleres se publicarán el lunes 👀💜

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ضع علامة على التقويم الخاص بك !!!! نحن على بعد أسبوع من المنتدى والغداء السنوي الرابع ليوم المرأة العالمي! 8 م

تفاصيل الحدث كاملة وجدول ورش العمل سيتم نشره يوم الإثنين 👀💜

Set up and ready at Red Books Day 2024

Come out, meet other organizers, and check out some books!!!! Here til 6 💪🏼🙏🏼

TGIF Mi Gente! ☀️

Just sharing some progress pics to keep folks in the LOOP and EXCITED about the future of what will eventually be a 1.25 acre Latine Internationalist Arts and Cultural Campus in Southwest Detroit.

Layin down the foundation for another 3 decades and beyond!! And cementing the legacy of our founder Ismael “Bandolero” Duran and all that his passion and values taught us. ✊🏼

Preparense pa’lo bueno y lo que nos merecemos como creadores y luchadores sociales 💪🏼🙏🏼🫡

Big thanks to the AMAZING team (Laura, Mike, Lauren and Tian) for guiding us in this work and dreaming up possibilities together!

And to every single one of you who has been involved in meetings/workshops along the way these last two years as we worked on pivoting this project away from the old Livernois site. We couldn’t do ANY of this; the healing, the dreaming, or the infinite amounts of sweat equity required without you!!!

ADELANTE!!!

It’s almost time again…

Spread the word and consider applying to be a vendor, artist, or workshop curator at the 4th annual Dia de la Mujer - Womxns Day Brunch and Forum.

Let’s come together to celebrate ourselves and all the things that make us PODEROSAS!!!!

As we also reflect on the current state of Womxns Liberation struggles around the world. Creating a safe space for dialogue, learning, and opportunities to develop deeper relationships among womxn (of all ages) in our communities.

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Stop by today! Vengan a visitar hoy!

100% of donations will go to our friends in the west bank facing increased violence as they try to organize and provide mutual aid for their families,friends, neighbors, etc. please donate services or art if you can, send $, and/or just come thru to the event. much love.

We don’t share enough about our process, behind the scenes…

But this right here, is a BIG deal 😎

Phase II Environmental work took place this week on all 18 of our lots (1.25 acres) after more than a year of advocating for almost 100k in resources from EGLE to get it done.

This is just the beginning. Remediation is another huge hurdle once results come in, pero como siempre:

PASITO A PASITO - Vamos Ahora Construyendo!

Nuestro Camino
Nuestro Futuro
Cultura en Movimiento

Huge thanks to for supporting our efforts and walking us through this pre-development work/funding 🙏🏼

It might not look very impressive now, but just wait Mi Gente! ✨

Felicidades Nora Chapa Mendoza!!! Bien merecido

Thank you for sharing your voice and heart with us through your art throughout all these years! Your impact has been felt and inspires.

Un abrazooooooo

NORA CHAPA MENDOZA NAMED 2024 KRESGE EMINENT ARTIST - Kresge Arts in Detroit Nora Chapa Mendoza has been chosen as the 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist. The annual award celebrates the lifetime achievements and contributions of one metro Detroit artist.

Such a beautiful piece about Ashanti Norwood and the work of Detroit Youth Volume and Clara Hardie!

For more information on Detroit Youth Volume, please visit www.youthvolume.org. Ashanti Norwood has also launched her own Detroit- based violin program called Grateful Studios.
www.gratefulstudios.org.

CHECK IT OUT!!!

https://youtu.be/lb3XMhljzTE?si=-3egJQOc-5psFQI-

Youth Arts by Prescription: Detroit Youth Volume For more information on Detroit Youth Volume, please visit www.youthvolume.org. Ashanti Norwood has also launched her own Detroit-based violin program called...

From elder Ozzie Rivera: “Hey folks Here is an event featuring a speech/dialogue I am organizing for Mario Grillo at Wayne State, Feb 21st His father Machito was instrumental in laying the foundations of Salsa and Latin Jazz with his Afro Cubans in the 40’s and 50’s. First national memorial concert for Machito was held in Detroit in 1988 in what is now called Orchestra Hall, then it was called Paradise Theater.
Hope you can make it!”

Este Viernes!
Vengan a compartir!

This Friday!

Esta canción y video hecho por nuestrxs queridos amigxs Venezolanos: Carlos, Sobeida, Alfonso, John, Ambar, Irys y familia de Pa'l Parranda fue estrenada el sábado pasado en nuestro evento de Páranda.

Un million de gracias por el amor compartido en estas letras y harmonías, y por siempre mantener a nuestro fundador presente en el trabajo comunitario aquí en SW Detroit.

Las huellas del Bandolero siguen...
Hasta la libertad!!!!!!!!
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This song and video made by our dear Venezuelan friends: Carlos, Sobeida, Alfonso, John, Ambar, Irys and family from Pa'la Parranda was premiered last Saturday at our Páranda event.

We can't thank you enough for all the love you've shared in these lyrics and harmonies; and for always keeping our founder present in our community work here in SW Detroit.

El Bandolero's footprints continue...
Until Freedom!!!!!!

Pa'la Parranda - Cancion Homenaje "BANDOLERO DE LA LIBERTAD" Esta canción “Bandolero de la Libertad” forma parte de la producción musical: “Tributo”, y está dedicada a Ismael “Bandolero” Duran, fundador del Garage Cult...