Viva La Cuba | Interdisciplinaries A. Robinson | Paperpushas"There is a great demand for assistants in the form of educational materials, trade workshops and creative collaborations."
Community Leader | Havana Ania G. Perez | Founder of Healing Bridge "In our workshops we speak of identity, black history and cultural preservation."
Afro Aesthetics | Re Imagined S. Crowe | B R A I D S "Hair is a common thread that can weave connections between African descendants, across the diaspora."
Wellness | Reflection A. Jones | Trap Yoga “It is my intent to share the practice of yoga with the people of Cuba to expand upon existing wellness practices that currently exist within the culture. I’d like to facilitate a safe space for people to come journey through asana and meditation. Benefiting their mental, physical, and emotional health; the practice can then be taken with the practitioners for them to use whenever they may need it."
Documentation | Cultural Impact C. Hamernick | Visual Storyteller "Grow together, create together and learn one another."
Owner | Urban Macrame Fibers K. Forbes | Fiber Artist "Working with this body of work will support my overall vision of creating spaces in which individuals can safely explore their creative passions. In addition, I anticipate the inspiration of being surrounded in the magnificent culture of Cuba and the affects of it’s influence in my work."
Owner | Vintage Royalty M. Osei - Kuffour | Locale Inspired Artisan "I am constantly searching for inspiration; always wanting to grow from community - here and afar."
Visual | Dynamic Capture C. Geick | Almost off the Map"My intention in visiting Cuba as Viva La Cuba through Healing Bridge is to accurately capture the surrounding culture while teaching the craft, culture and arts of Chicago. Captured with imagination through a different eye, creative and colorful."
Director | Cultural Exchange J. E. Arnett - Graham | Community Prosperity "The foundation of Viva La Cuba is to execute a collaborative cultural exchange to ultimately establish an evolving interdisciplinary platform for the Cuban people."