Plataforma Raíz Since 2022 has been a collaborative and comprehensive educational program characterized by the creation of workshops, talks, and meetings that promote the professional growth of the migrant and Latino artists community. With a multidisciplinary and critical approach, we look to ensure the cultural progress and diverse representation of Latino communities, their recognition, and economic growth.
Both the creative and educational processes are conducive to all artists as participants are constantly learning and growing. Through this guided process, we explore the possibilities of the artist’s work; specifically, where experimentation and the unpredictable join a constant mediation and confrontation with the work of art.
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Marco Arte Foco artists residency program and Museum Coordinador.
Part of:
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The program Art of Radical Collaboration Program TRCSTRS 2024 / Current
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Artshanty Project Board 2023
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Minneapolis Arts Commission 2024
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Crescent Cove. Dragonfly staff. July 2021 / Current
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Ampersand Families. Photographer for The Minnesota Heart Gallery. 2021 / Current
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Minnesota State Arts Board. On site Artistic Evaluation. 2024
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Arts Midwest. Midwest Award for artists with disabilities evaluator. 2023 and 2024
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Metro Regional Art Council MRAC. Arts Impact Groups and Art Impact for individual Panelists. 2022/2023
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Elementary Art Teacher. February / April 2022
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Building a strong artist portfolio workshop.
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2024
Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program
Lanesboro Arts invites Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) artists in Minnesota to apply for the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program. This personally tailored residency program offers the opportunity for support and open access to Lanesboro Arts and Lanesboro Area, facilities, personnel, and natural environment.
Lanesboro. MN
February
During the program, progress was made in the editing of the documentary about Venezuelan migration called: Let me know when you get home.
OPEN TALK at Lanesboro High School
Creative Fragments:
Multidisciplinary Creations with the Essence of Collage.
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Zine Publication with Apex Gallery NY
Interview by my sister María Fernanda Vandersteen.
Build what we hate. Destroy What We Love, an apexart open call exhibition curated by Fabiola R. Delgado.
Online/Printed
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2023
Building a Strong Portfolio / Creación de portafolio de artistas.
Workshop.
6 Sessions | Saturdays: January 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 | 1-3pm
Join artist Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz as he guides students on creating a portfolio that shows your style and stands out!
https://www.northsuburbanarts.org/blog/portfolio-perez
https://www.northsuburbanarts.org/teen-adult-classes/p/portfolio
04/08 04/15 04/12 04/29
Outdoor photography workshop.
Four sessions with Latino artists at Dakota County Parks, MN.
Huellas Latinas, Dakota County.MN.
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09-2022 05- 2023
New Angle Fellow
A 7-month fellowship that supports underrepresented and emerging documentary filmmakers who are creating their own work and hoping to get to the next step in their filmmaking journey, MN.
Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN)
Logline: Uncover the Venezuelan migration crisis through a formal and introspective lens in this poetic and experimental documentary. Witness the resilience of immigrants as their stories are vividly brought to life through a captivating performative interpretation.
Let me know when you get home. ( Avísame cuando llegues a casa).1/7
Documentary link with captions
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September / October
Artist Residency program invitation by The Pillsbury House +Theatre
ART IN COMMONS / Mike Hoyt, Creative Community Liaison
MN.
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04/08 04/15 04/12 04/29
2023 Care For Place Fellowship
The Care for Place fellowship will include a cohort of 10 Minnesotans that share their stories of how they care for Minnesota’s beautiful natural places in a way that inspires others.
From Venezuela to Minnesota: Nurturing Nature and Inspiration Through the Immigrant Experience
Embracing Nature’s Healing Power Through Loss with Juan Diego Perez la Cruz
2022
02/05
Creation of the educational platform.
Minneapolis / Buenos Aires
Mentors: Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz / Paula Carrella.
09/06 - 10/12
Minneapolis Public Schools.Jonh B. Davis Gallery.
Minneapolis Public Schools. MPS
Hogares temporales y otros un poco permanentes / Temporary homes and others a bit permanent
Duo exhibition : Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz / Lauren Alfaro Núñez.
Curatorial text: Mirella Espino.
10/04
A conversation between Derek Francis, executive director of equity and school climate, and Juan Diego Pérez La Cruz.
10/04
Las Estrellas Dual Language School visit.
Donation of artwork for the school library.
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09/15
Latin Artist Portfolio Showcase. 5 artists x 5 projects.
Springboard for the arts. MN.
Alondra M Garza, Hedgiee, Nicolas Jaramillo , Alonzo Pantoja-Patiño, Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz.
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07/21 - 08/25
Online group exhibition.
Espacio Proyecto Libertad (@espacioplibertad) • Fotos y videos de Instagram
“El cuerpo sin órganos no hay quien lo consiga, no se puede conseguir, nunca se acaba de acceder a él, es un límite”
Deleuze y Guattari: “¿Cómo hacerse un cuerpo sin órganos?”
Artists: Alejandro Torrealba, Analy Trejo, Enmaly Ramírez, Juan Toro-Diez,Diana Leal, Juan Diego Pérez La Cruz.
Curator: Elizabeth Marín Hernández.
Espacio Proyecto Libertad
Espacio de investigación, difusión y exposición del arte actual venezolano, con base en la ciudad de Mérida. Venezuela.
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06/25 - 07/02
Building a strong artist portfolio workshop.
Two 4 hours in person sessions with Latin artists from Minnesota.
C.L.U.E.S Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio. MN
08/10 - 08/15 - 10/22
Building a strong artist portfolio workshop.
Three Online sessions with Venezuelan artists. Festival Hecho en Venezuela.
El Avispero Art, RO.S.CA
11/05 11/12 11/19
Outdoor photography workshop.
Three sessions with Latino artists at Dakota County parks, MN.
Huellas Latinas, Dakota County.MN
11/05 11/12 11/19
Outdoor photography workshop.
Three sessions with Latino artists at Dakota County parks, MN.
Huellas Latinas, Dakota County.MN.
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12/09
Limits, Experiences, Experimentations Talk
Special event with k5 and 6-12 visual arts teachers.
M.P.S Minneapolis Public Schools
Edison High School.MN
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12/12
Art donation to Las Estrellas Dual Language School library.
Special event with parents and staff.
Las Estrellas Dual Language School.MN
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12/09 - 2/15
Escribir con el cuerpo. / Formas de acercarse al territorio.
WRITING WITH THE BODY. / WAYS OF APPROACHING THE TERRITORY
A photography group exhibition of 10 new Latino artists, curated by Juan Diego Perez la Cruz.
Artists:
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Eliana Hermosa
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Liliana Sanchez
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Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz
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Alejandro Pons Juárez
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Griselda Araiza Figueroa
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Dinorah Martinez
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Yari Cabezas-Perusse
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Luisana Méndez
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Nohelia Fernández
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Mayra Adán Quiterio
CLUES - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio .MN
Curator:Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz.
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