Legends and great acts of humble people have historically been carried from one community to another, by word of song. Cultural Arts Institute offers Arts in Education programs and includes workshops and touring shows for schools. There is also curriculum support for teachers. The CAI is part of the Kennedy Center Arts in Education Institute. CAI programs are designed to increase literacy, build positive self esteem and reinforce cultural self-identity.
Workshops focus on problem solving and developing critical thinking skills.
This event showcases the work of independent film artists, who are fast creating a new genre of cinema. Chicano film has grown since it's early beginnings with I Am Joaquin to include mainstream films such as Selena. The XicanIndie Fest offers opportunity for arts working on the edge, pushing to discover voices struggling to be heard. If you have a film you would like to submit click here for more info. An annual presentation of a community based folkdrama.