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2016
MEDIA KIT
OUR MESSAGE
+ OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE +
Albuquerque, NM - More than 60 Indigenous artists and art-related professionals representing
the U.S., Canada and Latin America will participate in a full day event to share their talents, skills and
knowledge in 8 creative arenas. Event sections titled“Movement”,“Design”,“Inspiration”,“Voice”,
“Vision”, “Expression” and “Exchange” will feature various disciplines and creative activities.
REZILIENCE INDIGENOUS ARTS EXPERIENCE will be an immersive, all ages experience that
focuses on modern Indigenous Art processes. Artists include both National and Locally
recognized Entertainers, Muralists, Multimedia Artists and Poets. Executive Director Warren
Montoya, stated that, “This event is a movement based in creativity. It is our creative practices
that have facilitated cultural longevity, community building, knowledge growth and healing
for generations. REZILIENCE will be the new model of unity for indigenous cultures, worldwide.”
Featured musicians include award-winning Native American Hip Hop artists Frank Waln
and Supaman, Filipino rapper Ruby Ibarra, Island Reggae Fusion duo Jordan T and AOK,
and Latin band Radio La Chusma. Featured Visual Artists include Yatika Fields, Jaque
Fragua, Jaycee Beyale & many more! Filmmakers and poets, such as Tanaya Winder,
Mercedez Holtry and Steven Paul Judd will fill the atmosphere with their expressive,
resilient voices, as art, community, and culture collide. There will be a contemporary Indigenous art market showcasing a variety of styles and a Rio-Rez Run to kick of the festivities.
Founded on values of collaboration, social entrepreneurship and resource sharing, REZILIENCE
will have an activity planned for everyone, regardless of age or background. This powerful
event will take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM) from 7am to 12am. The key focus on building this community event is to promote
an all-inclusive space through an alcohol and drug-free atmosphere. Purchase your tickets
at the NHCC Box Office and visit the official website: www.rezartx.com for more information.
OUR AUDIENCE
+ NEW
MEXICO
has the 3rd highest population of
Native Americans in the country (10.7%),
& the total population in the State is 47.7%
Hispanic/Latino.
+ CHANGEMAKERS
Rezilience supporters are lifelong learners, avid travelers, art enthusiasts, and - above all - passionate advocates
for innovative cultural exchange, wellness and strong indigenous communities.
People under the age of twenty-one make up over a quarter of the U.S. population. It has
been estimated that 32 percent of Natives in America are under the age of 18, and the median age for Natives on reservations is 26 years old. Using this data, we can assume that
the crowd we attract will be a YOUTHFUL crowd, between the ages of 18 and 30 years old.
When engaging younger audiences, the Arts have proven to be the greatest draw because
art is often flexible, and offers multiple platforms for activity. REZILIENCE was designed
to provide an equal exchange of tangible benefits that are mutually rewarding, balancing artistic expression with wellness of the body, mind and spirit. At sunrise, the event
will kick-off with a 5k run at the Rio Grande running trails to celebrate life and longevity.
Immediately afterward, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, participants will be welcomed to engage in a carefully curated selection of visual experiences that will guide them
through art illustrations, film screenings, musical performances, and varied discussions
about the changing shape of indigenous art. Through collaboration, and the exchange
of information + ideas, we work to encourage future expressions of cultural resilience.
OUR VISION
DATE & TIME
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Run at 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Event 9:00am - 12:00 am
LOCATION
The National Hispanic Cultural Center
(1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM)
& Rio Grande running trails
BOX OFFICE &
ATTENDANCE
Ticket agent - NHCC Box Office
Attendance - 6,000 + /17 hours
Alcohol-free/ Drug-free /All ages event
TICKET PRICES
Event Entry: $5
Entry + Film: $20
Entry + Concert: $50NATIONAL HISPANIC
CULTURAL
CENTER
All event pass: $70 (includes
preferred
seating)
VIP Pass: $160
(includes
VIP seating,
Artist meet1701
4th Street
SW
and-greet before concert, Swag bag , Photos, AutoAlbuquerque,
NM
graphs, and access to a delicious
spread of indigenous
cuisine by 5-star chef, Ray Naranjo)
Youth under 7 years old - FREE
Photos courtesy of the National Hispanic Cultural Center - www. nhccnm.org
EVENT EXPERIENCE
MOVEMENT - Morning run and wellness session
DESIGN - Visual arts / Murals / Installations
Artists
Jaque Fragua
Yatika Fields
Cheyenne Randall
Jody Herrera
Jaycee Beyale
Saba
Rene Palomares
Dwayne Manuel
Poets
INSPIRATION - Workshops / Art Activities
VOICE - Musical performances
Rowie Shebala
Mercedez Holtry
Marlon Footracer
Lyla June Johnston
Tanaya Winder
Lee Francis
Hakim Bellamy
Orlando White
Performers
VISION - Film showcase
EXPRESSION - Poetry performances
Radio La Chusma
Innastate
DEF-I
Ruby Ibarra
Nataanii Means
Christian ‘Supaman’ Parrish
Jordan T & AOK
Frank Waln
(With Special Guests)
Filmographers
TBA
EXCHANGE - Food, art, education & non-profits
WWW.REZARTX.COM
Supporters of REZILIENCE
Organizers
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Creating an immersive and inclusive environment that allows artful Indigenous expression, uncensored storytelling,
and bold celebrations of culture is a large responsibility and undertaking. Our vision is large but realistic. We commit to
manifesting this event completely.
With this event, we aim to create a space where people can voice, express, perform, share, and LIVE THEIR REZILIENCE
in ways that are true to them. Our goals are to have this inaugural event be the introduction to an annual program, be
known as the exceptional example for collaboration and community building, and to help answer the very complex
issues that indigenous people face world-wide. We strive for unity, knowledge, and healing through art and activity.
Our team is composed of individuals from various backgrounds and age groups with tremendous experience and
depth of talent. We proudly represent our diverse cultures and have come together to bring this dream to life; we need
your support and financial backing to achieve this.
Together, we will live our REZILIENCE!
Thank You .
E-MAIL: rezilience.artx@gmail.com
PHONE #: (505)289-0475
WEBSITE: www. RezArtX.com
FACEBOOK: RezilienceArtX
TWITTER: @rezilienceartx
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