{"id":13243,"date":"2026-02-25T21:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=13243"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:33:17","slug":"celebrating-mexican-indigenous-culture-almavision-cultura-y-mas-unveils-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrating-mexican-indigenous-culture-almavision-cultura-y-mas-unveils-2026-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Mexican &#038; Indigenous Culture: AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s Unveils 2026 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-2-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13244 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-2-copy-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-2-copy-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-2-copy.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Cleveland, OH, \u00a0February 17, 2026: <\/strong><em>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s (AVCYM),<\/em> a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organization, is proud to announce a new season of programming, workshops, and community-focused initiatives for 2026. The organization remains dedicated to creating culturally inclusive spaces that celebrate Mexican and Indigenous culture while advancing social justice and community rebuilding.<\/p>\n<p>Following two years of growth and community partnership, AVCYM is excited to announce that registration is once again open for <em>Bailes Folkl\u00f3ricos de M\u00e9xico <\/em>workshops beginning March 4, 2026, in Cleveland. These weekly workshops will celebrate rhythm, color, and community through traditional music and dance, offering participants the opportunity to learn fundamental folk dance steps, explore cultural traditions, and strengthen intergenerational connections in a warm and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to in-person cultural programming, AVCYM is launching a digital fundraiser to support its mission of creating more welcoming creative experiences for all members of the community. Raffle tickets are now available through March 20, 2026, for a chance to win a <em>Loter\u00eda<\/em>-themed prize pack valued at $100, with all proceeds directly supporting current and future programs and events that uplift Mexican and Indigenous culture. The winner will be announced and notified on March 21, 2026. Ticket information can be found on their social media channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking ahead, AVCYM will introduce several new initiatives in 2026, including: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strengthened commitment to social justice advocacy that centers and amplifies community voices.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded fundraising efforts to sustain and grow arts, culture, and community-based programming.<\/li>\n<li>Hosting a play reading written by Denisse Estefany Mendoza and directed by Cleveland artist Julia Rosa Sosa, highlighting Latina storytelling and local creative talent.<\/li>\n<li>Launching a Noche de Muertos workshop series beginning in May, culminating in a community <em>ofrenda <\/em>honoring ancestors, memory, and tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-1-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13245 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-1-copy-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-1-copy-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almavision-1-copy.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to continue growing our impact in the community through art, tradition, and advocacy,\u201d said the AVCYM Board of Directors. \u201cWe invite our community to join us \u2014 whether by dancing, celebrating, or supporting our programs \u2014 as we continue building a more inclusive and connected Cleveland.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For updates on workshops, events, and fundraising opportunities, follow AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook: <\/strong>@almavisionculturaymas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram: <\/strong>@almavisincle<\/p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s<\/p>\n<p><strong>About AVCYM: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s is a collective of artists and advocates dedicated to expanding meaningful artistic and cultural opportunities for Cleveland\u2019s Mexican community. The organization responds to the lack of accurate representation in local programming and to cultural events marketed as \u201cLatino\u201d that too often exclude or stereotype Mexican voices. Through consistent, thoughtful programming, AlmaVision has built trust and awareness by celebrating Mexican and Indigenous cultures, fostering understanding, and strengthening social cohesion. Its mission is to provide a welcoming, safe, and established space where communities can connect through collective, immersive cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrando la cultura mexicana e ind\u00edgena: AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s presenta su temporada 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleveland, Ohio, 17 de febrero de 2026: <\/strong><em>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s (AVCYM),<\/em> una organizaci\u00f3n art\u00edstica y cultural sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3), se enorgullece de anunciar una nueva temporada de programaci\u00f3n, talleres e iniciativas centradas en la comunidad para 2026. La organizaci\u00f3n sigue dedicada a crear espacios culturalmente inclusivos que celebren la cultura mexicana e ind\u00edgena, mientras promueven la justicia social y la reconstrucci\u00f3n de la comunidad.<\/p>\n<p>Tras dos a\u00f1os de crecimiento y colaboraci\u00f3n con la comunidad, AVCYM se complace en anunciar que ya est\u00e1 abierta la inscripci\u00f3n para los talleres de Bailes Folkl\u00f3ricos de M\u00e9xico, que comenzar\u00e1n el 4 de marzo de 2026 en Cleveland. Estos talleres semanales celebrar\u00e1n el ritmo, el color y la comunidad a trav\u00e9s de la m\u00fasica y las danzas tradicionales, ofreciendo a los participantes la oportunidad de aprender pasos b\u00e1sicos del baile folkl\u00f3rico, explorar tradiciones culturales y fortalecer los v\u00ednculos intergeneracionales en un ambiente c\u00e1lido y acogedor.<\/p>\n<p>Adem\u00e1s de la programaci\u00f3n cultural presencial, AVCYM est\u00e1 lanzando una recaudaci\u00f3n de fondos digital para apoyar su misi\u00f3n de crear experiencias creativas m\u00e1s acogedoras para todos los miembros de la comunidad. Los boletos para la rifa ya est\u00e1n disponibles hasta el 20 de marzo de 2026, con la oportunidad de ganar un paquete de premios con tem\u00e1tica de Loter\u00eda valorado en 100 d\u00f3lares. Todas las ganancias se destinar\u00e1n directamente para apoyar los programas y eventos actuales y futuros que promueven la cultura mexicana e ind\u00edgena. El ganador ser\u00e1 anunciado y notificado el 21 de marzo de 2026. La informaci\u00f3n sobre las entradas se puede encontrar en sus redes sociales.<\/p>\n<p>Pr\u00f3ximamente, AVCYM presentar\u00e1 varias iniciativas nuevas en 2026, entre ellas:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Un compromiso reforzado con la defensa de la justicia social que centra y amplifica las voces de la comunidad.<\/li>\n<li>Ampliaci\u00f3n de esfuerzos de recaudaci\u00f3n de fondos para sostener y desarrollar la programaci\u00f3n art\u00edstica, cultural y comunitaria.<\/li>\n<li>Organizaci\u00f3n de una lectura teatral escrita por Denisse Estefany Mendoza y dirigida por la artista de Cleveland, Julia Rosa Sosa, en la que se destacar\u00e1 la narrativa latina y el talento creativo local.<\/li>\n<li>Lanzamiento de una serie de talleres Noche de Muertos a partir de mayo, que culminar\u00e1 con una ofrenda comunitaria en honor a los antepasados, la memoria y la tradici\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEstamos muy emocionados por seguir aumentando nuestro impacto en la comunidad a trav\u00e9s del arte, la tradici\u00f3n y la defensa\u201d, afirm\u00f3 la junta directiva de AVCYM. \u201cInvitamos a nuestra comunidad a unirse a nosotros, ya sea bailando, celebrando o apoyando nuestros programas, mientras seguimos construyendo un Cleveland m\u00e1s inclusivo y conectado\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener informaci\u00f3n actualizada sobre talleres, eventos y oportunidades de recaudaci\u00f3n de fondos, siga a AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s en Facebook, Instagram o LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook: <\/strong>@almavisionculturaymas<strong>Instagram: <\/strong>@almavisincle<strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acerca de AVCYM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s es un colectivo de artistas y defensores dedicados a ampliar las oportunidades art\u00edsticas y culturales significativas para la comunidad mexicana de Cleveland. La organizaci\u00f3n responde a la falta de representaci\u00f3n precisa en la programaci\u00f3n local y a los eventos culturales promocionados como \u00ablatinos\u00bb que, con demasiada frecuencia, excluyen o estereotipan las voces mexicanas. A trav\u00e9s de una programaci\u00f3n coherente y reflexiva, AlmaVision ha generado confianza y conciencia celebrando las culturas mexicana e ind\u00edgena, fomentando el entendimiento y fortaleciendo la cohesi\u00f3n social. Su misi\u00f3n es proporcionar un espacio acogedor, seguro y establecido donde las comunidades puedan conectarse a trav\u00e9s de experiencias culturales colectivas e inmersivas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleveland, OH, \u00a0February 17, 2026: AlmaVision: Cultura y M\u00e1s (AVCYM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organization, is proud to announce a new season of programming, workshops, and community-focused initiatives for 2026. 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