Family Fiesta

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Enjoy a day filled with art activities inspired by the exhibition - like printmaking and weaving - music, pi˜nata, and delicious food.

<p>Bring the whole family to our lively Family Fiesta! Enjoy a day filled with art activities inspired by the exhibition, such as printmaking and weaving, along with music, piñatas, and delicious food. It's a celebration of creativity and community that promises fun for all ages.</p><p><br></p><h3>Exhibition Statement</h3><p>Across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the ancient Maya civilization engineered an extraordinary network of raised, white plastered paved roads known as sacbe. Far more than a thoroughfare, a sacbe served as a vital artery, linking major ceremonial centers and cities across the dense jungle landscape. Through these connections, the Maya facilitated trade, communication, and the expansion of their kingdom, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural and societal progress. Much like a Mayan road, sacbe also represented the journey of one's life and its connection to the ensuing afterlife.</p><p>SACBE: Pathways of Connection presents parallels between the contemporary Mayan community of the Yucatan Peninsula and our own local communities. Showcasing traditional Mayan weaving alongside contemporary fiber art, the exhibition delves into the intricate ways in which communities harness the power to address and highlight pressing societal and environmental issues.</p><p><br></p><h3>Curatorial Statement</h3><p>Originally a photography project, SACBE: Pathways of Connection was conceived with the vision of creating a space that bridges communities, much like the ancient sacbe that connected disparate corners of the Mayan kingdom. Embodying that ethos, this exhibition brings together two distinct countries and cultures, providing a lens into the similar ways they confront and address societal and environmental issues. More than just a Mayan road, a sacbe is a symbol of communication, of a spiritual journey, of trading cultures, and of pathways to possibilities.</p><p>Celebrating the richness of cultural diversity and the enduring spirit of the Mayan people, SACBE: Pathways of Connection links us to the past and to each other. It seeks to inspire new ways to build stronger, more connected communities that recognize the beauty of our shared human experience.</p>

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