Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music, grab tacos & drinks, and settle in for a festive fall evening making art with MoCA Arlington.
Presented as part of the region’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, each session offers hands-on artmaking inspired by folk crafts and traditions from across Latin America and South America. Enjoy alongside live Latin music, tacos, drinks, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the park. Bring your friends, a lawn chair, or a picnic and spend a fall evening making art at Met Park with us.
Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music Series by National Landing BID. Musical artists are listed with the featured art making activity for each date:
September 17:
Talavera Pottery-Style Clay Crafts // sculpt decorative pieces with air dry clay!
Musical artists: René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove (Latin Jazz)
September 24:
Artist Spotlight: David Amoroso -- Papel Amate Inspired Painting // paint vibrant scenes of flora + fauna on natural paper.
Musical artists: Punto i Aparte (Salsa Merengue)
October 1:
Artist Spotlight: Michelle Espinoza -- Corn Husk Flowers // craft flowers out of corn husks.
Musical artists: Orquesta Manplesa (Salsa)
October 8:
Artist Spotlight: Jaqui Falkenheim -- Little Houses on Caminito Street // color and collage houses inspired by Caminito Street in La Boca, Buenos Aires!
Musical artists: Monte Cimarrón (Cuban Son/Salsa)
October 15:
Mini-Nicho Shadow Boxes // create a personal little shrine with colorful embellishments!
Musical artists: Son Cubano Subterráneo (Cuban Son)
Free to attend. No experience required. All supplies are provided.
Location: Held on the "central green" at Metropolitan Park
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