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30 May

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Papel Machete presented the "Cantastoria del 1ero de Mayo" at the Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico in support of the student strike, and on May 28, participated in the event CIRCO De La PLAZA in the Plaza Pública of Mayagüez with a performance of their latest cantastoria, P.R.O.M.E.S.A. CIRCO De La PLAZA is a circus and street theater community event that takes place on the last Sunday of each month and is organized by Vueltabajo, a collective of committed multidisciplinary artists. Papel Machete participated in the first event of its third season....

23 May

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Un grupo de vocingleros explican la ley federal PROMESA como la profundización del coloniaje y el saqueo de Puerto Rico, en una cantastoria que emplea máscaras de narices, objetos performáticos y música. A través de esta cantastoria denunciamos la imposición de la Junta de Control Fiscal y hacemos un llamado de resistencia y acción contra la Junta y contra el pago de la deuda....

20 May

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Our report reflects on AgitArte's events, projects, performances and programs from 2016, and offers a look into what this year holds. We are grateful to our collaborators, supporters, and friends for making 2016 one of our most memorable years yet! Read the full report and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on programming in 2017....

07 May

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AgitArte hosted and produced Mijente's second convening since its launch in December 2015. Mijente is a pro-woman, pro-queer, pro-poor, pro-Black, pro-indigenous, pro-climate latinx movement organization in the U.S. We curated cultural programming and Papel Machete performed 2 shows in this weekend-long gathering which brought together Latinx identified change-makers who are building an inclusive political home for our people. Read Remezcla's recap of Lánzate....

15 Mar

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The 10th edition of Titeretada will be presented at AgitArte's Casa-Taller Cangrejera, March 15-24, 2017. On March 15th, our artist in residence, Eric Estrada presents "Gigantes como herramienta comunitaria," an illustrated conversation. On March 23th and 24th, Papel Machete will be performing in "Salpafuera; un carnaval de curiosidades." Admission to the festival is free. Click here for the full schedule....

05 Mar

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El 4 y 5 de marzo Sugeily Rodriguez Lebron de AgitArte facilitó un taller de construcción de títeres planos a unas 16 mujeres para participar de la jornada del 8 de marzo convocada por la Colectiva Feminista en Construcción. Después de más de 20 horas de intenso trabajo, Papel Machete salimos a la calle junto a cientos de mujeres luchadoras, valientes y trabajadoras. Gracias a todas ellas por su valor, fuerza e inspiración....

21 Jan

Posted at 05:29h in News, When We Fight We Win! by

When We Fight We Win was recently featured in Bustle's list: "7 Books About Activism To Help Prepare You For Donald Trump's Presidency" alongside books by Angela Davis, Rebecca Solnit, Mark and Paul Engler, and more. Click here for upcoming events, and purchase your copy of When We Fight, We Win!: Twenty First Century Movements and the Activists that are Transforming Our World....