{"id":6319,"date":"2023-04-05T14:01:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T14:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=6319"},"modified":"2023-04-05T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T14:01:10","slug":"the-cleveland-museum-of-art-announces-transformation-as-this-years-parade-the-circle-theme-with-lead-artist-hector-castellanos-lara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/05\/the-cleveland-museum-of-art-announces-transformation-as-this-years-parade-the-circle-theme-with-lead-artist-hector-castellanos-lara\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cleveland Museum of Art announces transformation as\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0Parade the Circle theme with lead artist H\u00e9ctor Castellanos\u00a0Lara\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Museum of Art\u00a0(CMA)<\/em>\u00a0has announced\u00a0the return of\u00a0Parade the Circle<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>on Saturday, June 10,\u00a02023, at\u00a012 p.m.\u00a0Returning for\u00a0the first time since\u00a02020,\u00a0the\u00a031st<\/sup>\u00a0art parade\u00a0will fill Wade Oval<\/em> with lively sounds and colors,\u00a0innovative costumes,\u00a0handmade masks,\u00a0giant\u00a0puppets\u00a0and\u00a0floats.<\/p>\n

Pieces\u00a0created by artists, families, schools,\u00a0churches\u00a0and community groups\u00a0from Greater Cleveland and beyond\u00a0will\u00a0delight participants and attendees.<\/p>\n

New for the 2023 parade is the appointment of a lead artist, H\u00e9ctor Castellanos\u00a0Lara<\/em>.\u00a0Originally from Guatemala, Castellanos\u00a0Lara has called Cleveland his home for more than 30 years,\u00a0sharing his\u00a0passion for art and cultural expression with the Cleveland community.\u00a0Castellanos Lara has had numerous exhibitions and workshops\u00a0at\u00a0the CMA\u00a0and\u00a0through\u00a0Playhouse Square Foundation.\u00a0He\u00a0is\u00a0also\u00a0co-founder of ALU (Artistas Latinos Unidos),<\/em> an association dedicated to promoting\u00a0Latino\u00a0artists.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we strive to regain normalcy from the pandemic, we are all looking for a positive moment of transformation,\u201d said Castellanos\u00a0Lara. \u201cWe need a formula to bring us together again. One of hope, change, new beginnings, prosperity\u2014a new way to celebrate life.\u201d\u00a0This\u00a0year\u2019s\u00a0Parade the Circle<\/em> theme is\u00a0Transformation\u00a0(Dragonfly\/Lib\u00e9lula).<\/em>\u00a0\u201cLike the transformation of a\u00a0dragonfly,\u00a0we all need change in our lives to grow, self-reflect\u00a0and adapt to any environment or circumstance we may face,\u201d stated\u00a0Castellanos\u00a0Lara.<\/p>\n

Representative of change and transformation, the dragonfly,\u00a0or\u00a0\u201clib\u00e9lula,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0also\u00a0symbolizes\u00a0strength, joy,\u00a0creativity\u00a0and happiness. The theme is\u00a0meant to inspire\u00a0everyone\u00a0to\u00a0make the most of each moment in life.<\/p>\n

Parade participants may use the theme when creating\u00a0floats, puppets,\u00a0costumes\u00a0and performances, symbolizing change in any way they see fit.\u00a0Professional parade artists will be on hand at community workshops to help groups at the ideation,\u00a0planning, and\u00a0construction stages.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow is the perfect time to start thinking about how you\u2019ll\u00a0participate\u00a0in Parade the Circle,\u201d said\u00a0Stefanie Lima Taub<\/em>, director of community arts\u00a0at the CMA.\u00a0\u201cPeople of all ages and\u00a0artistic abilities\u00a0are invited and\u00a0encouraged\u00a0to take part. We want\u00a0to make this the\u00a0best,\u00a0most\u00a0memorable\u00a0Parade the\u00a0Circle\u00a0yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parade the Circle begins at\u00a012 p.m.\u00a0from the CMA and will proceed in a counterclockwise direction around Wade Oval until it spills into the\u00a0oval in front of the museum. From 10\u00a0a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to participate in\u00a0Circle Village, presented by University Circle Inc.\u00a0Hands-on activities offered by local organizations\u00a0and live music on\u00a0the\u00a0Kulas\u00a0Community Stage are free for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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Parade the Circle\u00a0Is for Everyone<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

CAC Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00a0April\u00a08, and Sundays,\u00a0April 16\u00a0to\u00a0May\u00a07,\u00a01\u00a0to\u00a03\u00a0p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Community Arts Center (CAC)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0will host five workshops designed to introduce\u00a0the\u00a0parade to community members, provide examples of past parade ensembles, discuss design elements and talk through initial ideas.\u00a0In addition to guidance by Castellanos\u00a0Lara, experienced local artists will assist parade participants in planning.\u00a0During the workshops, participants can begin making\u00a0smaller elements at\u00a0the\u00a0CAC.\u00a0To reserve a spot, email\u00a0commartsinfo@clevelandart.org<\/u>.<\/p>\n

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CMA\u00a0Tent\u00a0Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturdays and Sundays,\u00a0May 13\u00a0to\u00a0June 4,\u00a01\u00a0to\u00a04\u00a0p.m.,\u00a0and Wednesday,\u00a0June 7,\u00a06\u00a0to\u00a09\u00a0p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workshop\u00a0pass (one-time fee): first three participants in your group $50\/person; additional participants $25\/person<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CMA will also hold nine tent workshops\u00a0where participants can\u00a0work with artists in the parade tent\u00a0(adjacent to the museum). A one-time fee\u00a0entitles you to attend all\u00a0workshops.<\/p>\n

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Parade Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Individuals, families, schools, neighborhood groups and community organizations are all invited to participate by creating a handmade parade entry.<\/p>\n

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$5\/child, $10\/adult<\/p>\n

Participants must adhere to parade guidelines.\u00a0Parade participation is open to all ages;\u00a0however, children 15 and under must register and attend with someone 16 or older.<\/p>\n

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