About Us
The mission of the Latino Arts Council of Long Island is to bridge the gap between the diverse communities that make up our island through the universal language of the arts. The Council aims at creating opportunities to showcase the artistic production of talented individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. We believe that through exposure, engagement, and appreciation of Latino art and culture, we can promote diversity, human understanding, and tolerance. By promoting new artistic talents that reflect the diverse ethnicities, histories, and American experiences of the communities on Long Island, we aim to improve and enrich the quality of life for residents by educating, raising awareness, and ultimately motivating the Latino communities on Long Island to learn and about and engage in civic and artistic issues pertaining to our community at all levels.
LALI was incorporated in 2016, but truly began its operations in 2020, with the “Out of the Pandemic” event hosted in collaboration with Gallery North. This series featured art and testimonials dealing with the Latino experience during the pandemic. In 2021, LALI held another event with Gallery North “HOME – Near and Far”. LALI facilitated a call for art across the country, to exhibit interpretations of what home means, across artists of all backgrounds, but with a particular focus on Latino artists, as a means of comparing perspectives. Currently, members of LALI focus on smaller events, such as workshops and curations of their own exhibits.
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Our Team
Carlos Morales
President Kelynn Alder
Vice President Marissa Montoya
Project Manager Shan Zhou
Design Director Justin Araya
Design Intern
President
Vice President
Project Manager
Design Director
Design Intern