Louis Carlos Bernal Community Events
Louis Carlos Bernal, "Loncheria Junior," 1979, Center for Creative Photography, the University of Arizona: Louis Carlos Bernal Archive. © Lisa Bernal Brethour and Katrina Ann Bernal.
The Center for Creative Photography is hosting a series of community events in conjunction with Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva, on view in the Center Galleries from September 14, 2024, to March 15, 2025.
Below is a complete list of programs held both on site at the Center and across Southern Arizona, including lectures, pop-up exhibitions, and sobramesas – community events inspired by the lively conversations that take place after sharing meals together.
Bank of America supports a number of these programs as Corporate Sponsor of Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva.
August 29, 2024 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita at Douglas Public Library
Join us for a month-long pop-up exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita, at the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery at Douglas Public Library.
Learn moreSeptember 13, 2024 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva opening program and reception
Join us for an opening celebration of Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva, beginning with a lecture by curator Elizabeth Ferrer at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited, advanced registration is required.
Then celebrate with a lively reception until 9:00 p.m.!
Learn moreOctober 1, 2024 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita at Joel D Valdez Main Library
Join us for a six-week-long pop-up exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita, at the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery at Joel D Valdez Main Library.
Learn moreOctober 12, 2024 - Louis Carlos Bernal Community Celebration
Join us at CCP for a day-long Community Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva and enjoy food, music, art-making activities, and other events inspired by Bernal's photography.
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October 17, 2024 - Pride of Expression: LatinX Photography and Low Rider Culture
Pima Community College (PCC) and the Center for Creative Photography (CCP) present "Pride of Expression: LatinX Photography and Low Rider Culture," sponsored by Bank of America. Join us for a talk by Nadiah Rivera Fellah, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art, who will delve into LatinX photography. The event will also feature a special display of low riders from Tucson's "Sophisticated Few Car Club."
Learn moreNovember 16, 2024 - Sobremesa at Futuro, Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a Sobremesa event at Futuro in Phoenix, AZ, from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free.
Learn moreEXTENDED DATES* November 18, 2024 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita at Burton Barr Central Library
Join us for a pop-up exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita, at the Burton Barr Central Library.
Learn moreJanuary 25, 2025 - Sobremesa at Galeria Mitotera, Tucson, AZ
Join us for a Sobremesa event at Galeria Mitotera in Tucson, AZ, from 12-2 p.m. Enjoy a conversation between artist Mel Dominguez, co-owner of Galeria Mitotera, and Chef Ador from Ador Cuisine. Admission is free.
Learn moreFebruary 4, 2025 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita at Yuma Art Center
Join us for a month-long pop-up exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita, at the Yuma Art Center in Yuma, AZ.
Learn moreFebruary 15, 2025 - Barrio Jam: Celebrating Louis Carlos Bernal
Join us for a full day of arts, music, and food at Hotel Congress as we celebrate Louis Carlos Bernal's legacy.
Learn moreFebruary 28, 2025 - Sobremesa at El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
Join us for an evening of conversations with chef Angela Garcia and photographers Hilda Cortez and Marisela Luna as they explore themes in relation to Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva.
Learn moreMarch 4, 2025 - Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita at Light Art Space
Join us for Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectivita, a month-long pop-up exhibition at Light Art Space in Silver City, New Mexico.
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