La Peña (map)
227 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
phone: (512) 477-6007
general email: lapena227@gmail.com
Toma Mi Corazón email: lapenatoma@gmail.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sunday
227 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
phone: (512) 477-6007
general email: lapena227@gmail.com
Toma Mi Corazón email: lapenatoma@gmail.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sunday
Cynthia and Lidia Perez
Lidia and Cynthia
The “Sisters” — Lidia and Cynthia Pérez — were inspired by the South American custom of community gatherings known as Peñas to create something new within their community. Traditionally, Peñas are festivals where local artisans gather to share art, music, poetry, performances and social commentary. This concept led to the Sisters' creation of the La Peña gallery in 1981 and, along with its establishment, a desire to integrate the arts within the daily life of the community.
La Peña's mission is to support artistic development, to provide exposure to emerging local visual artists, musicians, poets and other performing artists, and to offer Austin residents the full spectrum of traditional and contemporary Latino art.
La Peña has become a cornerstone of cultural life in central Texas. Its many exhibits feature local artisans and youth, yet it is its annual Toma Mi Corazón silent auction fundraiser and exhibit that is La Peña's signature event showcasing an array of original art and pieces generously donated by artists, community members and youth of all ages. Funds raised through Toma Mi Corazón help support La Peña's exhibits and community outreach programs.
La Peña's mission is to support artistic development, to provide exposure to emerging local visual artists, musicians, poets and other performing artists, and to offer Austin residents the full spectrum of traditional and contemporary Latino art.
La Peña has become a cornerstone of cultural life in central Texas. Its many exhibits feature local artisans and youth, yet it is its annual Toma Mi Corazón silent auction fundraiser and exhibit that is La Peña's signature event showcasing an array of original art and pieces generously donated by artists, community members and youth of all ages. Funds raised through Toma Mi Corazón help support La Peña's exhibits and community outreach programs.
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Casa Hogar
La Peña is a proud sponsor of Casa Hogar. For more information please visit http://www.globalgiving.org