In the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, CO, Re:Vision is leading the development of a traditional Mexican plaza that has been funded through municipal bond funds. Artists will lead multiple projects to re/connect Mexican-American residents with their Mayan cultural heritage. Together the art, culture, history, and language celebrated through this project will contribute to improved community wellness.
The Plaza will include an installation that will help community members identify their Mayan name based on their date of birth. The project is being supported by a recent $9 Million municipal bond approved by the City of Denver.
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See below for recent updates, press, and events from this project
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Feb 22, 2019
They’re looking ahead, but artists Santiago Jaramillo and Erick Garcia are also a bit nostalgic about a battered warehouse at 3738 Morrison Road that is... Read More
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Apr 17, 2018
Artists have earned an unfortunate reputation as pioneers of gentrification; where they go, development usually follows. But can art also help solve the problem? That's... Read More
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Jan 2, 2018
Southwest Denver based Re:Vision has been chosen to receive funding through ArtPlace America's 2017 National Creative Placemaking Fund. The nonprofit organization's RISE Westwood is one... Read More
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Denver Post: In Denver’s working-class Westwood, progress takes root as decades of city neglect fade
Dec 26, 2017
On Morrison Road, a diagonal that slices through one of west Denver’s most hardscrabble neighborhoods, an air of change is unmistakable. Read More
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Dec 05, 2017
Today, we are proud to announce the 23 creative placemaking projects that will receive funding in communities of all sizes across 18 states and one...Read more