✨So excited to share with you all the official launch of @houseofalegria ✨This project began as an i

✨So excited to share with you all the official launch of @houseofalegria ✨This project began as an idea i had in 2016 to support the next generation of emerging migrant creatives. We at House of Alegría believe that migrant and Queer/Trans/Non-Binary creatives deserve space to imagine, deserve time to rest, deserve to be in a nurturing ecosystem that feels regenerative and collaborative. We trust in the power of artists and storytellers, and their self-determination and autonomy. We wish to cultivate the shared knowledge of our cultural workers and move towards a world where migrant and Queer/Trans/Non-Binary artists are supported in their craft, growth, creativity, and imagination. And we do this through an Artist in Residence Program, in house publishing press, community workshops, and consultations. Our 2022 Inaugural Artist in Residence is @alexa_lapintora .

*To read more about the multiple parts of this project visit HouseofAlegría.com

House of Alegría is named after my paternal grandmother, Alegría Guiñansaca. An Indigenous Kichwa woman born in Cumbe, Ecuador.*Alegría is a Spanish word which translates to “joy” in English. In her honor, and in the same sentiment this multi-fold project is intended for migrant artists who are looking for a “home” that honors, respects, and celebrates their artistry and well-being. A big gratitude to Advisory Board for supporting this dream of mine . So much more to come! #undocumented #migrant #artist #art #publishinghouse #artistinresidence #culturalworker #qtpoc #queer #nonbinary
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