Indigenous Mexican, Central and South American Archives - Alliance for California Traditional Arts

Marlyn Arzate was raised in the Inland Empire with early memories of making tortillas from scratch alongside her grandmother and picking fruit in the yard. As she grew older, she began to notice a growing disconnect between the foods she grew up with and what was available in her…

Mexican Son Jarocho and Fandango

Oaxacan art

Benita Martinez Sosa started learning how to weave when she was 8 years old and by the time she was 12 she knew how to weave. She was taught by her parents and grandparents in her hometown of Teotitlán del Valle, in Oaxaca, Mexico. This tradition has always been a…

Jeniffer Sanchez is dedicated to preserving the living tradition of Danza Azteca by teaching beading and regalia making. Through classes at Plaza de la Raza and Oxy Arts, she empowers individuals to create their own regalia, fostering cultural pride and identity while raising awareness and support for this important tradition.

El Centro Cultural Techantit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Indigenous culture, art, and education. Their vision includes restoring ancestral roots, cosmovision, and transitions to enhance community well-being. Through inclusive, intergenerational programming, they strive to promote decolonization and dismantle the doctrine of discovery. Centro Cultural Techantit offers a secure haven…

Culturas Music & Arts is a non-profit organization committed to promoting art and culture in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Since its establishment in 2009, Culturas has worked tirelessly to combat stigma by providing art and music venues in the Valley. Culturas has collaborated with artists, musicians, and local organizations to…