Moving Arts Española Partners with the Museum of International Folk Art for a Youth-Led Film Screening and Reception

SANTA FE, NM — Moving Arts Española is thrilled to announce a collaborative project with the Museum of International Folk Art in conjunction with the exhibition Between the Lines: Prison Art & Advocacy. This powerful initiative shines a light on the Española Valley and its triumph over negative stereotypes and stigmas—as seen through the eyes of its youth.

​At the heart of the project is a short film ‘Painting Our Stories’ created and led entirely by local teens at Moving Arts Española. The film highlights a collection of deeply personal stories from intergenerational community members, murals and public art throughout the Española Valley, exploring how these works have served as outlets for expression and the resilience that heals. The Moving Arts Interns who have worked tirelessly on this project for nine months are Eliseo Delgado, Eduardo Maes, Chelsea Sisneros, Desmond Garcia, Jenesis Barela, Lilliana Gallegos, and Zayden Martinez.

The event includes a special reception and film screening featuring: a youth-driven short film, a panel conversation with young filmmakers, live performances, youth-made installation art and refreshments catered by the Moving Arts Healthy Meals Program, Saturday, August 30 from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Museum of International Folk Art. The event is free for New Mexico residents for one day only.

If you cannot attend the Moving Arts portion of the event, the Between the Lines: Prison Art & Advocacy exhibition remains on view through September 2nd. This project reflects the resilience and creativity of the Española Valley community, celebrating youth voices and the power of art as a tool for healing and advocacy.

Acknowledgments:

Major support for this project in conjunction with Between the Lines: Prison Art & Advocacy has been provided by the Ruth M. Knight Foundation, Cielo Foundation Boulder, Elaine and Harvey Daniels, Friends of Folk Art, Frost Foundation, and the International Folk Art Foundation, with additional generous support from Rosalind Doherty, Jay Ihrig, Mark Naylor and Dale Gunn,Courtney and Scott Taylor, ToKo Santa Fe, Lewis & Dilworth Family Fund, and the New Mexico Exhibition Development Fund.

Moving Arts provides access to creative and experiential learning in a holistic
environment. A place where children and youth can safely explore their interests,
expand their knowledge, and grow into confident contributors within their community.

For more information about Moving Arts Española or to support youth leadership initiatives, visit movingartsespanola.org

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 844-623-2787
Website: movingartsespanola.org

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Moving Arts Youth Intern, Desmond Garcia, films other youth involved in the film created for the Museum of International Folk Art exhibit in partnership with Moving Arts.

Interns at Moving Arts, Jenesis Barela and Desmond Garcia film a movie for a nine month long project in partnership with the Museum of International Folk Art that is student led and driven.