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MACC Staff Report – April 6, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs April EXHIBITS Entropy, by Mery Godigna Collet April 9- June 22. Opening reception Saturday, April 9 5pm-7pm. Godigna Collet uses art as a tool to confront complex social issues, which she synthesizes into concepts using installations, paintings, sculptures, photography, and video, utilizing new techniques and unconventional materials to invite the viewer to experience deep contemplation and self-introspection. (SZC Gallery) Caminos 5th Year Anniversary April 23 Opening Reception to celebrate 5 years of the Caminos program! Artwork by all 5 years of caminantes, plus performances, activities, and zines by teens, for teens. If you missed Breaking Barriers on April 2, come to the 5th year anniversary on April 23, 4-7pm! (Community Gallery) PROGRAMS: Taller Abierto the 1st Friday of the month- live painting class, now in person. Art instructor Miguel Santana teaches. Program was full on April 1! #MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange. Meet The Artist Panel Discussion at the MACC on April 15 at 5:00pm, precedes the event on April 16th at Waterloo Greenway which is 7:00pm. Caminos Breaking Barriers & Applications Now Open www.AustinTexas.gov/caminos Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Mental Health/ Wellness Conference was a success! On April 2, 11-6pm, we invited teens to join in a day of art making and social connection. LAAP Austin Latinx New Play Festival (April 7th – 9th, 2022): Celebrating its 12th year, the Austin Latinx New Play Festival unites playwrights and audience members in conversation about four new play readings that bring insight into the Latinx experience. Escandalo Estar Guars: Saturday (April 28th -May 8th) A fan favorite, Star Wars themed improv show. In ¡Estar Guars!: A May The Fourth/Cinco De Mayo Comedy Fiesta, The Latino Comedy Project asks the question: What would Star Wars have looked like if George Lucas had been JORGE Lucas? Healing Garden Volunteer Workday (Sun, Apr. 24th @ 11am): Monthly Garden workday where Volunteers help maintain and grow our garden. Javier Jara Concerts: Saturday, April 30th @ 8pm and Saturday, May 14 WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Bilingual Yoga: Free yoga returns to the MACC Saturdays at 10am with a new instructor! Linda Natera made her debut on May 26th as the new MACC yoga instructor. Capoeira: Each Saturday morning our Capoeira Body Movement free class continues to thrive as kids and parents of all ages enjoy movement, music and cultural learning taught by our own instructors Futa Ofamo Oni & Erick Salazar. EDUCATION -We are hiring Summer Camp instructors! Parks and Recreation department is hiring Summer staff. Instructor application link on MACC website under Education, or on AustinCityJobs.org: “Temporary - Cultural Arts Activity Specialist or Leader (Multiple Positions/Part-Time/PARD)” -Communities in Schools After School Program is continuing in Santa Rita Courts. -Spring Break camp was offered virtually on Zoom. Outreach Events: April 9 EGGstravaganza at Montopolis Recreation Center (78741) April 9 Latino Studies at UT- Movidas Conference This open and free conference will examine the history of the Chicano movement in Texas and beyond, connecting that history to current concerns through art and youth activism, Mexican-American activism. Lori Navarrete, Frederico Geib and Cassie Smith will present. (online) April 14 EggStravaganza at Mendez Recreation Center- (78702) April 16 Austin Rowing Club’s Fitness Festival at Fiesta Gardens. Linda from Sana Yoga will promote yoga (78702) April 16 Waterloo Greenway MXTX Exchange- at Waterloo Park- MACC EDU will provide an art activity (78701) May 5 Heritage and Dreams Celebration, Dream Come True Foundation, Springdale Station (78702) SIGNATURE EVENTS: La Mujer, May 14 daytime event MACCnifico, March 17, 18, 19