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 moreJanuary 25, 2025 - Sobremesa at Galeria Mitotera, Tucson, AZ
Join us for a Sobremesa event at Galeria Mitotera in Tucson, AZ, from 10-11 a.m. Enjoy a conversation between artist Mel Dominguez, co-owner of Galeria Mitotera, and Chef Ador from Ador Cuisine. Admission is free.
Learn moreFebruary 15, 2025 - Louis Carlos Bernal Pop-Up Experience at Hotel Congress, Tucson, AZ
Join us for a full day of arts, music, and food at Hotel Congress as we celebrate Louis Carlos Bernal's legacy.
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