Virtual Projects
A reading series, podcast, workshop, conversation series, a digital publication, a blog, an exhibition! No pos wow!
Check out the virtual programming I’ve worked on below.
The Houston Artist Speaks Through Grids
*Interchange Artist Grant Recipient*
*Idea Fund Grant Recipient*
The Houston Artist Speaks Through Grids is an online exhibition featuring works by Houston artists of color from different racial, ethnic, and disciplinary backgrounds bound by one theme: grid(s). The online exhibition will feature literature, conversations, efforts, and resources by guest educators, professionals, community partners, and/or writers to better understand the history, current effects of, and futures through grids, such as urban planning, gentrification, and institutional racism in America.
Houston Eyes, Silver Screens Reading Series
‘Houston Eyes, Silver Screens’ was a virtual, 3-month-long reading series where writers of color from Houston present original pieces of writing, such as poetry, fiction, or essay, that respond to, critique, and/or transform pop culture. Reyes Ramirez & friends processed pop culture & digital media in a context where we are ingesting films, video games, and music more than ever.
CAPTIONS AVAILABLE / SUBTÍTULOS ESTAN DISPONIBLES
Fresh Arts Podcast: Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Hosted by Houston-based writer and educator Reyes Ramirez, Fresh Arts “Should I or Shouldn’t I” podcast brings together a diverse pairing of Houston-based creatives to share their personal experiences and discuss the factors and variables that influenced their own career choices. There are no right or wrong answers at the end of each discussion, simply explorations of the decision making process artists make everyday to succeed in their creative practice. The guest artists are curated to provide alternate viewpoints in hopes of guiding listeners to draw their own conclusions based on their own situation and practice, whether it be visual, performing, and/or literary arts (amongst others).
TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE / TRANSCRIPCIONES ESTAN DISPONIBLES
Image by Fresh Arts
Image by Angela Carranza/Fresh Arts
Fresh Arts Virtual Workshop: Intro to Grant Proposal Writing
A grant proposal writing workshop & toolkit developed and taught by Reyes Ramirez with creatives in mind. Description:
“Looking to submit to some upcoming grant deadlines but don’t know where to start? Maybe this is your first time writing a grant proposal, or you’re looking to learn on how to streamline your grant writing process? Watch Fresh Arts and Reyes Ramirez, an Idea Fund and HAA grant award recipient and writer, discuss best practices when composing and applying for artist project grants. Part virtual workshop, part-conversation, this session will focus primarily on the elements of writing a project proposal summary and highlight upcoming grant opportunities and other funding resources.”
Fresh Arts Conversation Series: Cultivating Equity in the Arts
Hosted, co-curated, and co-developed by Reyes Ramirez, this discussion series focused on racism, language justice, and accessibility issues in the arts by speaking with Houston leaders & artists. Description:
“Representation in institutional leadership, featured artists, funding for projects and organizations, lack of accessibility, etc., have been long-standing issues in the arts community in Houston and beyond. We are committed to helping to build a healthy and equitable arts community. That is why Fresh Arts will be devoting our Facebook Live platform – which has been focused on artists’ adapting and staying resilient during the COVID19 crisis – to amplify and engage in conversation with artists and arts organizations rooted in advancing the voices of marginalized individuals and communities.”
Image by Angela Carranza/Fresh Arts
The Loop - Common Field Convening 2020 Publication
Co-Edited by Reyes Ramirez (Houston, TX) and Megan Sparks (Houston, TX)
The Loop refers to Interstate 610, a 38 mile long loop that marks the border between the City of Houston and Greater Houston. An important distinction for Houstonians, the neighborhoods inside and outside the loop are referred to as the Inner Loop and Outer Loop, respectively. This publication’s title, The Loop, refers to the complex identities of Houston’s various neighborhoods. Houston is touted as the “most diverse city in America” – but, instead of simply telling this fact, The Loop shows our diverse and multicultural artist community through our contributors’ voices.
Brown Eyes, Silver Screens Film Review Blog
‘Brown Eyes, Silver Screen' was a film review blog that focused on Latinx film in the United States and abroad (particularly featured at the Houston Latino Film Festival). This blog hoped to further discourse, informally and formally, regarding Latinx film topics, trends, aesthetics, audiences, etc. while also uplifting Latinx directors, actors, writers, etc.
Opening Reception on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Photo Credit: Alex Barber and Art League Houston.
Here, Ahora: Houston, Latinx, Queer Artists Under 30
Art League Houston (ALH) presented Here, Ahora: Houston, Latinx, Queer Artists Under 30 curated by Reyes Ramirez and featuring artists Leticia Contreras, Jessica González, Romeo Harrell, Ángel Lartigue, Trevon Latin, Moe Penders, and Isaac Reyes. This exhibition, in conjunction with Latino Art Now! (LAN) highlighted a particular aspect of the Latinx identity: young, LGBTQ artists of color working within Houston who show amazing potential to shape and innovate Latinx art and discourse, for Houston and beyond.