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Raíces & Futuro: Trauma-Informed Art Workshops
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free
A welcoming, bilingual, intergenerational art series that celebrates Latino/a/e/x identity and builds
community. Each workshop follows a trauma-informed approach—participants
choose how much to share, activities focus on strengths and joy, and staff support emotional safety
throughout.
Why arts + healing?
Research shows that arts engagement can reduce stress, strengthen social connection, and support
mental well-being across the lifespan.
Who is it for?
Youth, adults, and elders—families welcome. No art experience needed.
Workshop Highlights
• Roots & Raíces – April 25th – Visual storytelling about identity
• Retablos of Resilience – May 2nd – Mexican folk art for gratitude and hope
• Mi Barrio, Mi Historia – June 6th – Community mural collaboration
• Borderlands Inside Us – July 4th – Mixed media inspired by Gloria Anzaldúa
• Café y Conversación – August 1st – Poetry/testimonio
• Healing Through Rhythm – September 5th – Music, optional movement, and mark-making
• Ofrendas for the Living – October 3rd – Contemporary ofrenda art
• Latino Futures Lab – November 7th – Envisioning Pomona through collage
Access & Care
Bilingual facilitation • Choice-based participation • Grounding and quiet table available • Family-friendly
stations • Wheelchair-accessible venue.