“LatinArte: Nuestras Raíces 2026 (Our Roots) 2026” Group Exhibition

Opening Reception
Thursday, August 13
6 – 8 PM
 

Awards Ceremony at the Grand Theater from 7 – 8 PM.

Exhibit Dates

Aug 13 – Sept 25, 2026

Location

The George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Gallery
Salt Lake Community College, South City Campus
1575 S. 200 E.
Salt Lake City, UT, 84115

Salt Lake Community College, in collaboration with The Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City and Artes de México en Utah presents the 8th Edition of “LatinArte – Our Roots” exhibition and the 14th annual “Sor Juana Spanish Poetry Contest.”

About the Event

The event will feature remarks from Antonio Cruz Díaz, Acting Consul of Mexico in Salt Lake City; Luis Novoa, Director of Artes de México en Utah; and James Walton, representing Salt Lake Community College.

During the ceremony, winners of both competitions will be recognized, and the seventh edition of the LatinArte Nuestras Raíces exhibition will officially open. The exhibition will remain on display at the Eccles Art Gallery from August 13 through September 25, 2026.

About LatinArte Nuestras Raíces

LatinArte Nuestras Raíces 2026 showcases the work of 37 Latino artists residing in Utah and western Wyoming.

The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and textile artworks by Abel Adame, Pablo Ayala, Daniella Ortiz, Alejandra Quechol, Luis Canelón, and other distinguished artists.

The exhibition celebrates Latin American art as a living expression of our cultural roots and highlights the important role the Latino community plays in strengthening Utah’s artistic and cultural landscape.

About the Sor Juana Poetry Competition

Now in its fourteenth edition, the Sor Juana Poetry Writing Competition continues to promote and celebrate literary talent in Spanish throughout Utah.

During the ceremony, the winning works will be presented, reflecting the creativity and legacy of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of the most influential figures in Mexican literature.

The competition provides an important platform for individuals who write and create in Spanish, the second most widely spoken language in Utah. Participants often draw inspiration from themes such as social justice, identity, nature, memory, emotion, culture, history, and reflections on life and death.

The event is free and open to the public. Community members are warmly invited to join this celebration of Latino art, literature, and cultural identity.