Shanna K.
3/18/2019
Lovely and intimate art space plus a fantastic stage for live music. Great sound and light setup. There's even room to dance. I've been here a few times... usually for First Fridays and most...
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510 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113
MACLA is an inclusive contemporary arts space in San Jose, CA, focused on the Chicano/Latino experience. It serves as a hub for incubating new visual, literary, and performance art forms, fostering civic dialogue and community transformation.
The space features a range of programs including visual arts exhibitions, performing arts showcases, and youth education initiatives like the Teen Tech Center. Through a variety of events such as workshops, figure drawing sessions, and South First Fridays art walks, MACLA provides a platform for diverse artistic expressions.
With a commitment to celebrating and exploring cultural identities, MACLA aims to break societal confines and promote a collective movement towards liberation. By centering on Latinx narratives and histories, MACLA invites individuals to engage with and support the vibrant arts community it cultivates.
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Sunil R.
7/5/2024
3 small museums right next to each other on the same block! That's cool. This museum is focused on Latino American culture. It's small but powerful. The exhibits were thought-provoking about the...
Joyce T.
8/10/2023
visited this place during the south first friday event. it's small but great exhibition of art. Cool art piece, and really inspiring. Will love to visit again next month.
Cindy C.
1/15/2023
Interesting .. didn't plan on going to this mini museum, but since it was free and next to the textile (quilt) museum, so why not.
Ann L.
6/4/2010
Went into MACLA for SOFA Fri 6/4/10. They had a DJ outside their door. The current exhibit is "The ARt of Politics: Three Generations of Political Printmaking in the Bay Area". Pretty cool...
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