On Display | until July 31, 2025
Each represents a unique story of individuals from the Latino community in Rhode Island. These portraits reflect the diversity, struggles, achievements, and contributions of Latinas, Latinos, and Latinx people to the state's rich cultural tapestry. Each face not only represents a person but also an intricate narrative of migration, identity, heritage, and resilience, emphasizing the impact of Latino history in shaping the state's present and future.
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 8, 2025
5:30 to 7:30PM
Southside Cultural Center
393 Broad Street | Providence
393 Broad St. | Providence, RI 02907
209 Central St. | Central Falls, RI 02863
La Galería del Barrio, located inside the Southside Cultural Center (SCCRI) on Broad Street, is Providence's first urban art gallery dedicated soely to the art of Latinx, Afro-Latino and Indigenous-Latinx art. It is a light and bright inviting space for viewing curated art exhibitions. With free on-site parking and free entry during gallery hours and during special events, La Galería is a wonderful place to visit.
Gallery curator Marta V. Martínez will bring the best in local art and artists to showcase Rhode Island's position as a true art mecca. Opening receptions are free and open to the public, and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with these talented artists.
There is no entrance fee. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 4-6 pm. For more information: lagaleria@rilatinoarts.org
Learn more about the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island. ➤
Gallery curator Marta V. Martínez will bring the best in local art and artists to showcase Rhode Island's position as a true art mecca. Opening receptions are free and open to the public, and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with these talented artists.
There is no entrance fee. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 4-6 pm. For more information: lagaleria@rilatinoarts.org
Learn more about the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island. ➤
Don't confuse this gallery with La Galería del Pueblo, located since 2015 at 209 Central Street in Central Falls. This is Rhode Island's first gallery and cultural hub dedicated solely to the exchange of Latino art and art expression.
La Galería hosts monthly Artist MeetUps on the fourth Thursday of every month, which include opportunities for artistic exchange such as poetry readings, script readings, and networking in Spanish, English and/or Spanglish. We also host art exhibitions in our small, intimate, space, featuring local art curated for public viewing.
Lastly, La Galería is also the home of the Latino Oral History Archives and Collections, with a recording space to share oral histories.
Gallery hours are by appointment only.
Learn more about the current exhibition in Central Falls. ➤
La Galería hosts monthly Artist MeetUps on the fourth Thursday of every month, which include opportunities for artistic exchange such as poetry readings, script readings, and networking in Spanish, English and/or Spanglish. We also host art exhibitions in our small, intimate, space, featuring local art curated for public viewing.
Lastly, La Galería is also the home of the Latino Oral History Archives and Collections, with a recording space to share oral histories.
Gallery hours are by appointment only.
Learn more about the current exhibition in Central Falls. ➤
Music by Gian Carlo Buscaglia
Food catered by Caribbean Soul, LLC
Address: 393 Broad Street | Providence, RI 02907
Gallery Hours: Every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm
Gallery Hours: Every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm
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