Please join us for a special Artist Talk featuring some of the artists exhibiting in
Hilos de Identidad
Saturday, November 14, 2026
2pm
The Elaine Jacob Gallery
480 W Hancock St.
Detroit, MI 48201

Rooted in the heartbeat of close-knit barrios, spaces shaped by tradition, family, memory, and mutual care, Latino artists connected to Detroit’s communities transform the uncertainties of everyday life into bold declarations of presence and pride. Hilos de Identidad honors the ways art becomes refuge and resonance: the vibrant colors of celebration, the weight of untold stories, all held within a city already defined by resilience.

This exhibition celebrates the impact of Latino artists, carrying their cultural inheritance and artistic legacy into a space where the city’s past and future intersect, contributing to the city’s ongoing transformation. At a time when identity and belonging are increasingly called into question, their work becomes a cultural footprint in motion.

The afternoon will include a tour of the exhibition and featured conversations with:
•    Peter Daniel Bernal
•    Elton Monroy Duran
•    Kimberly LaVonne
•    Nora Chapa Mendoza
•    Ivan Montoya
•    Julianna Sanroman Rojas 
•    Vito Valdez

Light snacks and beverages will be provided
An email including parking suggestions will be sent the week of the event
Questions? Contact April Hazamy at ahazamy@wayne.edu

Please RSVP by November 10, 2026