Contact: Charlotte Patterson (Fiesta)
Release Date: Immediate
Wanda Lassiter
(Exhibit)
(252) 335-1453
End Date: May 3, 2014
Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina
Cinco de Mayo: A Fiesta and
Information Fair
May 3, 2014
The presence of a vibrant Latino community in
North Carolina is fairly
recent history. Seeking better futures for their families, many Latinos have
made their homes here since the 1980s.
Observing this
trend, José Galvez, an accomplished photojournalist who is himself
Mexican-American, moved with his family from Arizona
to North Carolina
in 2004 to document this emerging population. The resulting images, taken over
10 years, reveal the diversity and strength of the state’s growing Latino
community.
These photographs
of Latino North Carolinians working, worshiping and celebrating are highlighted
in an exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle. Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North
Carolina is the museum’s first exhibit to focus on
the state’s Latino community, and also the institution’s first bilingual
exhibit. With English and Spanish descriptions, Al Norte al Norte features 51 compelling images by the Pulitzer
Prize-winning photojournalist. From business owners and farm laborers to
grandparents and kindergarten graduates, the photographs capture the daily life
of Latino North Carolinians. Admission is free,
and the exhibit will run through
July 5, 2014.
In addition to Al Norte al Norte:
Latino Life in North Carolina, the
museum is presenting a variety of related free programs and events. Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 4
p.m. the museum is hosting Cinco de Mayo: A Fiesta and Information Fair. José
Galvez will conduct tours of the exhibit in both English and Spanish. Featured
artist, Cornelio Campos will exhibit and sell his paintings. Modern yet traditional, and deeply personal,
the paintings of Campos
illustrate complex realities of migrant life that are often concealed. A
Mexican-born artist now residing in the U.S.,
Campos shares
emotions and explores contemporary political issues, such as immigration, the
U.S.-Mexico border and cultural identity. Ballet Folklorico—Espirito from Pitt County
will perform three dances throughout the day in traditional costumes. A spicy adventure in cooking will include
demonstrations by local chef; Jack Baumbaugh, preparing various salsas for
tasting. Baumbaugh is a graduate of the California Culinary
Academy, in San
Francisco and has worked at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
and Montero’s of Elizabeth
City. Food from local vendors will be available for
purchase.
A wide variety of handcrafted items including jewelry, scarves, purses,
and children’s items will be for sale by local vendor. Hand-on activities for the children include
making Cascarones, piñatas, maracas and story-telling session. Shine boy Stories and Photographs by
José Galvez is available at The Museum Gift Shop. The shop also carries handcrafted items from
the Albemarle
region including jewelry, pottery, ornaments, and other gift items.
The
Association of Mexican in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN) Community Resources
Center will sponsor an
informational Fair where residents can find information on health care, safety,
education, and activities in the area.
Fair Traders, A project of ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now, will be part
of the informational fair and have beautiful hand made items for purchase to
support their effort.
The museum is seeking additional
food and craft vendors for the fiesta.
Application information is available by emailing moa@ncdcr.gov or by calling 252-335-1453. Informational fair vendor may submit a copy
of their non-profit status with their application to have the fee waived.
Come see Al Norte al Norte to learn more about family, faith, culture and
work in the Latino community in North
Carolina. Take advantage of the free exhibit and related
programs and events. Follow us on Facebook for additional details including a
schedule for the fiesta events.
Al Norte al Norte
received generous support from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, North Carolina
Humanities Council, North Carolina Museum of History Associates, and the Friends
of the Museum of the Albemarle.
Additional Supporting
Information
Brief Biography: José
Galvez
José Galvez knew from age 10, when he took his shoeshine box
into the Arizona Daily Star newsroom, that he wanted to be a photographer.
He pursued a career in photojournalism
at the Star, and later at the Los Angeles Times. In 1984
he and a team of Los Angeles Times journalists
won a Pulitzer Prize for a series on Latino life in Southern
California.
Pursuing his passion for documenting Latino life in the United States, he moved with his family from Tucson to Durham
to document this emerging population in the Southeast.
For information about the Museum
of the Albemarle, call 252-335-1453 or access museumofthealbemarle.com or
Facebook.
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