La Placita 
Curated by Beth Giacummo & Loretta Corbisiero
December 5, 2012 – February 17, 2013
Reception: December 16th from 1-4pm
               
La Placita, common in the Caribbean Islands, where the community comes together to celebrate and experience flavorful food and festivals of music and art. Experience the vibrant excitement of the Caribbean Plaza through La Placita, a survey of New York artists originally from the Caribbean, or inspired by the culture of the Caribbean.
 
Francisco Alvarado-Juárez, David Antonio Cruz, Maria Dominguez, Becky Franco, Lisa Iglesias, Veronique Leriche Fischetti, Miguel Luciano, Reyes Melendez, Ronny Quevedo, celebrate the pride, heritage and traditions of the Caribbean by embracing the diverse population and infused cultures indicative of the islands through their artwork. 

This exhibition is Sponsored By Briarcliffe College

SPECIAL COORDINATING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:

PIÑATA MAKING WORKSHOP Ages 7-12
With Jamie Mareno
Piñatas, a traditional party activity in the Caribbean. Students will make their own party "piñata".   
January 26, 2013: Saturday 1-4 p.m.
Fee: $25 per session (includes materials)
 
MASK MAKING WORKSHOP Ages 7-12
With Jamie Mareno
Influences of Africa and Europe are shown in Caribbean masks.  In this workshop students will create their own Carnival mask of the Caribbean.
February 10, 2013: Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Fee: $25 per session (includes materials)
 
LECTURE SERIES
With Chef Patricia Bove
Explore the culinary impact of Columbus' discovery of the New World through the Columbus Exchange of Food Products lecture. Discussion will focus on the food products and cooking techniques from the Caribbean that completely changed the European culinary after Columbus' discovery.
February 2, 2013: Saturday 6-8pm
Fee: $25 (includes tasting)
 
CARNIVAL BALL
Don your mask or finest dress to celebrate this Caribbean tradition and help support the arts.
February 7, 2013: Thursday 7-10pm
Fee: $75 per person ($50 for members)