The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 5th annual Placita Latina exhibition in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This juried exhibition aims to celebrate and showcase the rich and diverse heritage of Latinx and Hispanic culture. This year’s theme, “Nuestra Tierra – Our Land, Our Legacy”, invites Hispanic and Latinx artists to submit up to three works that explore the complex and deeply personal meaning of belonging.
In a time when natural disasters, political unrest, and forced migration displace millions, how do we preserve our cultural identity while forging new lives in unfamiliar places? How do we reconcile our love for the places we call home with the pain of feeling unwelcome in them? Is our sense of self shaped more by the legacy of our ancestors or by the nation we reside in?
Nuestra Tierra is a call to reflect on the meaning of belonging—whether it’s a physical place, a community, or a cultural inheritance. This exhibition seeks to illuminate the diverse experiences of what it means to reclaim identity and to find security in one’s roots—even when those roots are challenged, transplanted, or transformed.
We welcome artwork that speaks to resilience, memory, displacement, and cultural pride. Artists are encouraged to share their personal narratives, reinterpret traditional symbols, or imagine new definitions of “belonging” through their creative expression.
Join us in celebrating this impactful exhibition with a closing reception, filled with traditional food, lively music, and local artists.
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans, who hail from the 30+ countries and territories that make up Latin America. Communities all over the US mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities.
In 2021, a group of local Hispanic/Latinx residents/professionals/friends came together to propose a colorful, cultural, and historical series to be held throughout this special month.
The result is Placita Latina, a fun-filled, festive schedule of “mini-events” that highlight Hispanic/Latinx performance, food, and culture that all take place in Decatur, GA.
