Arte Latino Mills Pond House Art Gallery

Latino artists take center stage in Arte Latino at the Mills Pond House Gallery, August 22 – September 23, 2009. Viewers will experience unique views of Latino artistic expression that reflect the diversity of the Latino community in the United States. The exhibit includes twenty-one artists who draw their inspriration from a broad range of themes, from immigration to politics, cultural assimilation and family values. The artists hail from California, Texas, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, Maine, New Jersey and New York. Five Long Island artists are represented. The work presents a snapshot of the rich customs and traditions that their cultures (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Spain) have woven into their American lives.

The exhibition opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 4:30 – 6:30p.m. and will be followed by a special presentation by Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company at 7:00p.m. Public is invited to the opening reception to view the exhibition and meet the exhibiting artists. Admission to the Sol y Sombra presentation at 7:00p.m. is free but seating is very limited and advance reservation are required. Call (631) 862-6575.

Mills Pond House Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A, in St. James. Gallery Hours are Mon. – Fri., from 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Sat. – Sun. from noon to 4:00p.m. Exhibits Dates: 8/22 thru 9/23 and closed 9/5 thru 9/7.