From murals and gallery exhibitions to collaborative public art projects, RILA supports artists whose work reflects community memory, identity, and cultural expression.

• Galería del Pueblo
• Galería del Barrio

RILA’s oral histories and archives preserve the lived experiences, traditions, and voices of Latino communities in Rhode Island. These stories often become the starting point for performances, exhibitions, public art, and community programs.

• Explore Nuestras Raíces

Through Teatro del Pueblo, public readings, monologues, and storytelling events, RILA brings community histories and contemporary Latino experiences into shared public spaces.

• Explore Teatro del Pueblo
• Explore Tejiendo Historias
• Latinx Playwrights Circle

Barrio Tours and El Museo del Barrio connect history, storytelling, food, architecture, and public space through immersive cultural experiences across Rhode Island.

• Explore the Barrio Tours
• Explore Museo del Barrio PVD

From murals and gallery exhibitions to collaborative public art projects, RILA supports artists whose work RILA creates space for artists and community members to come together—sharing ideas, building relationships, and learning from one another. These gatherings often spark new collaborations and shape the work that grows across RILA’s programs.

• Latinx Artists Network
• Poetry Para Mi Gente
• Páginas Book Circle

RILA’s workshops, camps, school partnerships, and artist-led classes encourage young people to explore creativity, storytelling, and cultural identity through the arts. Through the Latino Books Award, we also promote reading, literary voices, and a love of books across generations.

• Latino Books Award
• Art Camp
• Call for Youth Art