Redmond Strikes Partnership With Centro Cultural Mexicano

REDMOND, WA - The city of Redmond will partner with a Mexican heritage organization to bring art classes and other cultural celebrations to city residents. Through the partnership, Redmond will help Centro Cultural Mexicano offer more art classes, and put on a Cinco de Mayo festival.

Here's more from a city of Redmond press release:

The City of Redmond is pleased to announce a new partnership with Centro Cultural Mexicano located in Downtown Redmond. The Centro Cultural Mexicano’s vision is to build culture and community through the arts in King County. This partnership features unique opportunities for the public to learn about and participate in traditional Mexican artistry in ways not previously offered in Redmond.

Much of the Centro Cultural Mexicano's activities focus on art classes and camps designed for kids, teens, and adults. A sampling of spring art classes available to the public includes Amate bark and Huichol yarn painting, paper crafts, Oaxacan black pottery, and fabric hanging lanterns. Additional classes designed for school-aged kids for spring and summer break camps include tin art and maraca making, as well as mariachi band camp.
“We are excited to partner with Centro Cultural Mexicano and bring this unique partnership to Redmond residents,” said Mayor John Marchione. “This partnership creates engaging class and camp experiences while further building culture and community in Redmond.”
The City awarded Los Pajaros Studio Gallery, an extension of the Centro Cultural Mexicano, a $3,000 Redmond Art Season grant to be used to support art classes for young children. In addition to these activities, there is a Cinco de Mayo festival planned in the new Downtown Park, supported by the Redmond Tourism Promotion Grant Program.
For more information about these exciting art classes offered, or to see other art classes offered through the Redmond Art Studio, visit www.redmond.gov/RAS. More details about Centro Cultural Mexicano are available at www.centroculturalmexicano.org/.