Become A Casa Caracol Community Care Comrade
Inequities for BIPOC communities stem from a multitude of interconnected factors entrenched in historical traumas, systemic racism and cultural barriers that limit access to resources, inclusive spaces and opportunities to see their contributions valued and honored.
Our four pillars address these challenges by focusing on story, art, environment and wellness.
Caracol Arts provides accessible art programming as a tool for marginalized communities across intersections to share their stories, identity and culture, as well as process emotions and express joy through a creative medium.
Art plays an important role in expressing cultural identity. Through visual storytelling, art shares community beliefs, traditions, ideas and experiences and preserves them for future generations. Art has also been shown to improve mental and physical health, as well as cognitive function. There has historically been a lack of BIPOC representation in the art world in all areas, including artworkers, artists and those viewing and consuming art.
Raiz Gallery - A space to feature the work of new, lesser known or completely unknown creatives with a passion to make art and connect with community, with a focus on queer and BIPOC artists. The space give cratives the opportunity to feature their work in a gallery space and share their stories and creative skills through workshops.
Creative Skill Share Space - We hold space for creatives who may want to share their creative medium.
Tianguis Markets - A series of seasonal markets that feature the work of local entrepreneurs and creatives.