July 24, 2016 6:00 PM "Una Sola Voz" Art Exhibit Opening with Mijo de la Palma and Calma Carmona at SOD Gallery

Please join A Seed on Diamond Gallery July 24-July 28, 2016 during the Democratic National Convention for a series of Art Exhibits and Musical Performances happening at various organizations surrounding Norris Square Park. The events kick off at A Seed on Diamond Gallery with the Opening Exhibits of Una Sola Voz featuring the work of Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Oscar Lopez Rivera and the works of numerous artists from Puerto Rico and the diaspora and the opening exhibit of Adrian Viajero Roman's Exodus.

A Seed on Diamond Gallery
124 W. Diamond Gallery
Philadelphia Pa 19122

Presents
Opening Art Exhibit
July 24, 2016
6:00 P.M.

Una Sola Voz
Oscar Lopez Rivera
&
Exodus
Adrian Viajero Roman

The Puerto Rican National Agenda Reception
invited special Guests
Congressman
Luis Gutierrez
&
Dr. Jose Lopez
Brother of Oscar Lopez Rivera

July 24,2016
6:00 P.M.
Opening Art exhibit
Una Sola Voz
Numerous Artists from Puerto Rico and the Diaspora

July 24, 2016
Special Musical Performances By
7:30 P.M.
Mijo de La Palma
Calma Carmona
location to be announced

Oscar López Rivera is one of the most relevant figures of our times in Puerto Rico. Different and often opponent political parties, social and religious groups are engaged in the campaign for his freedom. Moreover the campaign has moved toward an international level. To talk about Oscar Lopez Rivera implies a discussion of the relationship between the island of Puerto Rico and the United States. Colonialism, the American correctional system, the Diaspora, human rights, the concept of national identity, and minority figths are constitutive elements of history and present fight. Another fundamental aspect in his political resistance is the use of art particularly throughout his painting.

This project aims to contribute to the struggle for the release of Oscar López Rivera through cultural agency. To this end, a touring exhibition was designed. It will be exhibited in New York, Chicago and Puerto Rico as part of a strategy of internationalization of the campaign for the release, using the arts to achieve visibility. The exhibition includes participation of thirty-four artists, from the island and the diaspora.

Gustavo Santiago Jiménez.

Adrian Viajero Roman's
Exodus

guest speaker
Dr. Jose Lopez
Brother of
Oscar Lopez Rivera

Guest Speaker
Congressman
Luis Gutierrez

Mijo de la Palma

Calma Carmona

DNC 2016 Una Sola Voz

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124 W. Diamond Street
Philadelphia Pa 19122