9th Annual Latino Art Fair
Celebrating Wisconsin Latino Artists
Friday, March 3
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Promenade Hall and Terrace
Free
Celebrate the rich roots of Latino art in culture at the 9th Annual Latino Art Fair! Talented artists from throughout South Central Wisconsin will exhibit and sell their artwork, including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, music and more.
Marimba performance by Eric De Los Santos
This is a free event for the community.
Featured artists and craftspersons will include Rodrigo Carapia, Jessica Guttierrez, Issis Macias, Mojo’s Majik, Nuria Moffett, Gina Nieves, Tanay Rivera, Jorge Santana, Eric de los Santos, Mayra Tepepa, Nabil Hamdan, Carlos Raul, Chele Ramos, Tomy Tepepa and Eder Valle-Artesan Fruit.
Stay after the Latino Art Fair for a show!
Juan de Marcos Afro-Cuban All Stars
Friday, March 3, 7:30pm
Since its debut, the ensemble has performed the best of the Cuban repertoire in its shows, presenting most of the genres that have made Cuba an influential country in terms of popular music, from the most traditional such as Son Montuno, Guajira, Bolero and Danzon, to contemporary ones like Timba and Latin Jazz.
Rotunda Gallery 1st Floor: Bajo el Mismo Cielo / Under the Same Sky
Monday, February 13 – Sunday, March 12
Artists Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias present powerful collaborative paintings that are a tribute to their shared experiences and Mexican heritage. The title reminds us that despite our differences, we are all united by the same sky and human experiences. The exhibition asks viewers to reflect on our memories, life journeys and the dynamic interplay of cultural influences that shape our lives.
Artists' Reception: Saturday, February 18, 5pm - 6:30pm
Rodrigo Carapia
Rodrigo Carapia is a self-taught artist who originates from Mexico City. He first began with large scale street art and you might see his colorful murals around Wisconsin and unique merchandise at local art events. Carapia offers workshops in schools and juvenile correctional centers, giving the youth a form of expression and a sense of freedom. His work is also donated to organizations that help the undocumented community and workers' unions.
Above: Familia (cropped) by Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias
Issis Macias
Issis Macias is a self-taught artist and first-generation Mexican American, born and raised in Los Angeles. Macias’s abstract paintings are varied in style, reflecting an intuitive process and approach. Macias primarily works with acrylic and oil pastels on canvas to create vibrant and emotive compositions where color, shapes, and lines convey a visual unity. Through her art, Macias aims to inspire viewers to take a moment of contemplation and introspection.
Above: Alma (cropped) by Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias
Photos
Co presented with Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD). LOUD is a statewide initiative focused on promoting collaboration between Latino arts and service organizations, artists and the communities in which they operate.
Upcoming Visual Arts Events
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October 23
Thursday
Educational/Talks, Free Events, Visual Arts Fall 2025 Exhibitions Reception
Overture Galleries
Join us for a reception and artist talks celebrating the Fall 2025 Overture Galleries. This season’s exhibitions consider the quiet forces that shape our landscapes.
5:30 PM -
February 28 - March 8
2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Variety, Visual Arts "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson
Rotunda Studio
Free exhibition in Rotunda Studio! Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.
Multiple Showtimes