"Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota" Launches Arts & Cultural Programs

This project includes: 1) the start of 10,000 ALEBRIJES -- the largest outdoor public art exhibit of "Alebrijes" in the world outside of Mexico. The exhibit will include 25-50 giant paper mache sculptures (ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet tall) of "alebrijes" -- colorful and fantastic creatures that represent the spirit world in Mexican culture; 2) a pop-up mobile museum with art exhibits, installations, and cultural activities in West and East Metro neighborhoods, as well as in the Greater Minnesota communities of Austin, Worthington, Mankato, Duluth, Red Wing, and includes 40-80 workshops throughout the state and 4-8 site-specific installations; 3) Public Art at Harriet Island with pop-up exhibits and temporary outdoor installations; 4) 10-20 community presentations of cultural traditions around the state; 5) develop 5-10 apprentice opportunities; 6) provide professional development opportunities with Minnesota-based Latinx artists.