GCLER

GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC.
INFO@GCLER.ORG
(585) 329-9671
WWW.GCLER.ORG

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020

Media Contacts: 
Indira Danner, President, info@gcler.org
Evelyn D’Agostino, info@gcler.org

GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC to “Carnaval” Project

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – April 30, 2020– GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC has received a grant from Genesee Valley Council of the Arts (GVCA) for its Carnaval Project. A year long multidisciplinary project which will include: Dance, costume making, authentic culinary experiences, literacy, and workshops. Dancers of all ages, with or without experience, are invited to join this event.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.”

Project Carnaval  will conclude with a stage performance on the fall of 2021, followed by art pieces exhibition created by the project participants. Some elements that will be featured are folkloric dance, live music, and intricate dresses from Brazil, Panama, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and many more. Please contact info@gcler.org if you would like to dance, teach, volunteer, sponsor, or exhibit.

Each component of these programs incorporates lessons about the history of carnivals and the Latino culture and folklore. This will provide educational value for the community and will help to instill a sense of pride for those interested in Latino heritage.

Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester is a non-profit organization celebrating its seven anniversary. The group’s mission is to promote Latin American folklore in Western New York through educational events, community workshops and meaningful live performances. The vision is to elevate Latin American cultural heritage by inspiring generations. For more information please visit www.gcler.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020

GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC.
INFO@GCLER.ORG
(585) 329-9671
WWW.GCLER.ORG

Media Contacts:
Indira Danner, President, info@gcler.org
Evelyn D’Agostino, info@gcler.org

GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC Receives ($4,000) to “Carnaval” Project

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – Thursday April 30, 2020– GRUPO CULTURAL LATINOS EN ROCHESTER, INC has received a ($4,000) grant from Rochester Area Community for its Carnaval Project. A year long multidisciplinary project which will include: Dance, costume making, authentic culinary experiences, literacy, and workshops, in the amount of $4,000. Dancers of all ages, with or without experience, are invited to join this event.

Rochester Area Community Foundation engages philanthropists and community partners to improve our eight-county region by promoting philanthropy that helps to create an equitable community and strengthen our region’s vitality. Since 1972, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $497 million in grants and scholarships. For more information, visit www.racf.org.

Project Carnaval  will conclude with a stage performance on 2021 fall, followed by art pieces exhibition created by the project participants. Some elements that will be featured are folkloric dance, live music, and intricate dresses from Brazil, Panama, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and many more. Please contact info@gcler.org if you would like to dance, teach, volunteer, sponsor, or exhibit.

Each component of these programs incorporates lessons about the history of carnivals and the Latino culture and folklore. This will provide educational value for the community and will help to instill a sense of pride for those interested in Latino heritage.

Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester is a non-profit organization celebrating its seven anniversary. The group’s mission is to promote Latin American folklore in Western New York through educational events, community workshops and meaningful live performances. The vision is to elevate Latin American cultural heritage by inspiring generations. For more information please visit www.gcler.org.

Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester thanks all of our generous sponsors. Thank you so much for believing in us and making this event a reality. We appreciate the opportunity to showcase our talent and to demonstrate our Latin American culture to our amazing an supportive community. This event is part of our “Year Long Program” from 2016 called: “I am from Colombia”.

Thank you ❤ GCLER
p.s. watch the full vide below.

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