Aptos and Watsonville High School students from Art I, English literature and Ethnic Studies will show their portraits at a reception on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 4-6 p.m., at Pajaro Valley Arts in the Porter Building, 280 Main St., Watsonville.
Ethnic Studies is the examination of contemporary narratives, contributions, struggles and resistance centered on Black American, Native American, Chicanx/Latinx and Asian American including Arab American communities.
The courses focus on these groups’ experiences in the U.S. and allow to reflection of social construction of race and racism built upon community experiences.
Stop by the Porter Building and check out the wonderful artwork by local high school students!
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Identity Portrait Project Reception • 4 – 6 p.m. • 280 Main St, Watsonville