Community Art Workshops with Y No Había Luz

Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Art workshop at How Bazar, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601

Create puppets, props, flags and masks to be used in a performance and parade on July 25th at Depot Park! Learn to make your puppet walk and talk as you prepare to take part in the parade!

Saturday, July 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Art workshop at Curia on the Drag, 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Create puppets, props, flags and masks or continue working on something you started at a previous workshop. Learn to make your puppet walk and talk as you prepare to take part in the parade at Depot Park on July 25th at 6 p.m.!

Sunday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Art workshop at Field & Fork Farms and Gardens, 1062 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603

Create puppets, props, flags and masks or continue working on something you started at a previous workshop. Learn to make your puppet walk and talk as you prepare to take part in the parade at Depot Park on July 25th at 6 p.m.!

Tuesday, July 21 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Artist Talk at The Lynx Books, 601 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601

Dr. Colleen Rua and artists from Y no había luz discuss the work of the company, the role of artists as responders to natural disaster, and joy as an essential human need

Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30 to7:30 p.m.

Art workshop at The Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601

A workshop especially for ages 8-17. Play theatre games, create flags, masks and puppets and learn to make them walk and talk in preparation for a parade at Depot Park on July 25th at 6 p.m.!

Friday, July 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Art workshop at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Create puppets, props, flags and masks or put the finishing touches on something you started at a previous workshop. Learn to make your puppet walk and talk as you prepare to take part in the parade at Depot Park on July 25th at 6 p.m.!

Saturday, July 25 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Performance and Processional Parade at Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601

Watch a performance of Comparsa de Tiempo (Parade of Time) and then participate in a community parade featuring YOU and your creations!

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.