Alfonso Salazar Mural Unveiling and Ceremony

Join us virtually to celebrate the latest mural by Alfonso Salazar "We Are Still Here," with an unveiling ceremony in partnership with the Muwekma Ohlone Council, and Calpulli Tonalehqueh. We'll be celebrating the work with an artist Q&A, formal commendations for the Muwekma Ohlone Council, and a ceremony performance from Calpulli Tonalehqueh.

While we had hoped to celebrate this mural with you all in person, the current rise in COVID-19, has shifted our plans and we'll be streaming the event live Saturday, August 21 from 11:00am-12:00pm on Instagram Live @powwowsanjose. Link to register HERE

The Guadalupe River, formerly known as the Thámien River, is an under-appreciated lifeline in our community. When our team commenced programming along the river in 2020, it became abundantly clear the area was in deep need. Adding new public art is only part of the solution - environmental, social, and spiritual healing are also needed. The incorporation of traditional methods and indigenous practices from local tribes can continue to help us cleanse and bring spiritual healing to spaces like the River Trail.

This ceremony allows us to advocate in prayer, song, and dance as we continue our efforts to create the longest public art corridor in the Bay Area, stewarded by our collaborating partners and friends at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy.

Join us to learn more about the new mural, our collaboration with artist Alfonso Salazar and the Muwekma Ohlone Council, and the ways you can get involved to support the Conservancy.

Sincerely,

Carlos, Stacey and Jennifer

Team POW! WOW! San Jose