ExplorARTE

Through a cultural exchange between Bolivian and New York City artists, local youth traveled to facilitate workshops in film and mural making in Potosi and La Paz, Bolivia. In turn, they welcomed Bolivian youth into their homes, and participated in theater workshops facilitated by their guests. This exchange resulted in 7 murals in East Harlem and abroad, a film festival featuring 8 short films, and 5 youth-written and performed pieces, which took place in public New York spaces, all highlighting issues of social justice. The Bolivian youth who participated were inspired by this partnership to start a Non-Governmental Organization of their own in Potosi, and one of the founders has since visited New York City for training with AFC in organizational and leadership development.