THE SEGUNDO BARRIO BLOCK PARTY, IS A BI-ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT OVER A DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS IN SHOWCASING THEIR TALENTS IN A ROTATING PUBLIC OUTDOOR GALLERY.
63 MURALS
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MORE THAN 65 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
over the course of 4 block parties
This event brings together artists, local businesses, and residents from the neighborhood to celebrate art and heritage through a rotating mural gallery on Eastwood and Canal Street. The block party features over twenty artists live painting, classic cars cruising, live music, an art exhibition and local vendors, drawing large crowds—over 2000 people attended the most recent event. It’s an opportunity for the community to come together, strengthen bonds and celebrate the neighborhood’s rich history of culture and art.
“THE SEGUNDO BARIO BLOCK PARTY MEANS COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND BRINGING BACK THE CULTURE THAT WAS ONCE HERE.”
Roxy Aroncho, Sweet Roars , participating vendor SBBP4
“THE SEGUNDO BARRIO BLOCK PARTY IS SOMETHING WE’VE BEEN DOING FOR SOME YEARS NOW. IT GETS BIGGER AND BETTER EVERY TIME. ITS A WAY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO GET TOGETHER.”
Franky Cardona , Participating Artist in every block party
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The Open Door Gallery presents
SEGUNDO BARRIO
THE ART EXHIBIT
This art exhibition presented by The Open Door Gallery was in collaboration with the Divine Art Coalition. Opening night was debuted at the Segundo Barrio Block Party, held in the Second Ward of Houston, Texas. This event brings together the community in the East End as well as other Houstonians across the city. Below are photos of the Block Party and the exhibition.
Curated by Raquel Natalicchio and Adrianna Benavides
