Michael García and Sylvia Orozco
Michael García and Sylvia Orozco Michael García and Sylvia Orozco Michael García and Sylvia Orozco Michael García and Sylvia Orozco

Michael García and Sylvia Orozco

Recorded January 6, 2018 41:12 minutes
Michael García and Sylvia Orozco
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Description

Michael Anthony Garcia (43) talks with his artistic colleague and the director of the Mexic-Arte Museum, Sylvia Orozco (63) about the Young Latino Artists (YLA) program. Michael talks about his experience curating a YLA exhibition, how he selected his artists, what he learned through the experience, what the term "Latino" means to him, and about his art and curatorial experience outside of the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Subject Log / Time Code

2:50
Michael recalls his experience as an artist with the YLA program.
10:45
Michael talks about how he came up with the concept for his exhibition.
18:05
Michael reflects on what he learned from the YLA experience.
23:30
Sylvia and Michael discuss the term "Latino/Latinx" and representation in the arts.
38:45
Sylvia talks about going from an artist to an administrator as the director of the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Participants

  • Michael García
  • Sylvia Orozco

Recording Locations

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach