Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio
Date & Time
Thursday, October 3
2 – 6 p.m.
This event is in the past.
Tickets
FREE admission for
Free First Thursdays
Join Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio on Free First Thursday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Esmeralda plans to create a small plywood mural during her demo in the studio.
About the Artist
Esmeralda Andrea Vasquez is a self-taught visual artist and muralist currently based out of the Seattle area. Her experience as a Queer / Latinx artist from the Yakima Valley has expanded her view of the world and guided all of her work to be made with purpose and intention. With a focus on color theory and symbolism, she also holds a deep love for the social-emotional connection to community. Her passion and ambition has led her on a growing path of creative projects and collaborations. She has worked with multiple nonprofit organizations such as Pro Choice Washington, Urban Artworks, The Feels Foundation, and The Museum of Flight.
See more of her work on Instagram @esoveresmeralda.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15 through October 15!
This Hispanic Heritage Month celebration highlights Burke Latine scientists and welcomes more scientists, knowledge holders, and artists from these communities to share about their work. We invite teens and youth to learn about STEAM careers at the different booths. Get inspired and connected with Latine community members!
¡En honor del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre) creamos una feria de ciencia!
La celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (septiembre 15-octubre 15) resaltará los científicos latines del museo Burke y dará la bienvenida a más científicos, poseedores de conocimiento y artistas de estas comunidades para compartir sobre su trabajo. Invitamos a los adolescentes y jóvenes a aprender sobre las carreras de STEAM en los diferentes puestos. ¡Inspirarse y conectarse con varios miembros de la comunidad latina!
