A diaspora is defined as the dispersion or migration of people away from their ancestral or indigenous homelands. I’m considered to be a part of the Puerto Rican diaspora living… Read More
The Diaspora Connection
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
An Original Holiday Treat At freeFall
By Cindy Stovall Snowbound in Florida The Night Before (the Night Before Christmas) . . . Through December 24 freeFall Theatre Details here . . . Confused by the title?… Read More
Boricua, pa’ q’ tu lo sepas.
Boricua, just so you know. The only way to formally introduce myself here is to tell you that my name is Ketsy and I’m Puerto Rican. The term Boricua is… Read More
The Body, The Start
It was the start to what felt right for my Art. Women’s Empowerment! My Empowerment! It began as a thought about the Male Gaze. Throughout history, the female body has… Read More
A Pianist’s Path of Self-Discovery
By Alexander Rivera A Pianist’s Path of Self-Discovery . . . Everyone, at some point in their lives, asks themselves that fated question – “What is my purpose?” Some people… Read More
Chocolate Covered Raisins In Your Oatmeal Cookies
I have always held that the most valuable learning doesn’t happen in the classroom but rather when you are having a pint with your friends talking about the class. It… Read More
The Art of Juggling – Motherhood and Careers
By Rachel Ratcliff The Art of Juggling – Motherhood and Careers It was the fall of 2017, my only child was 10 years old and I had no plans… Read More
My Space
By Ashley Rivers My Space I consider myself a Mixed Media Sculpture artist because I love to experiment and work with many mediums. I use clay, metals, resins, woods,… Read More
Finding New Traditions for the Holidays
By Teresa Mandala Finding New Traditions for the Holidays . . . It’s that time of year again. The Holidays are back! And if you are anything like me you… Read More
My Mentor-Candace Knapp
Having a mentor to work with throughout the grant period is a profound gift. It’s one of the most exciting aspects thus far of my experience as a grantee. I… Read More
