The Latino Cultural Arts project area gives youth the opportunity to learn about different aspects of Latino culture through four different areas: performing arts, visual arts, textile arts, and cultural celebrations. The curriculum is designed to give youth the opportunity to explore these areas while also learning about different communities, ethnicity, and nationalities connected by traditional arts.
Objectives
Youth will:
- Discover the Latino culture through hands-on activities in a variety artistic areas that include storytelling and mask making, pottery and jewelry making, muraling, weaving, and traditions around four significant celebrations
- Develop an understanding of the significance and history of the art forms within their cultural context
- Gain an understanding of Latino traditions and their importance to those who practice them
4-H Latino Cultural Arts Curriculum
Available from the Extension office or online.
¡Qué Rico! La Cultura Bilingual Curriculum Helper’s Guide Digital Download
Through a series of activities, this guide teaches youth about many aspects of Latino culture. Lessons include performing arts, visual arts, textile arts, and celebrations. Presented in both English and Spanish. Activities are designed for youth from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides
For youth members
Coming soon!
For adult helpers and club leaders
Coming soon!
Helpful Resources
Activity Ideas
Coming soon!
Washington Specific References
Art by Hispanic and Latinx Artists – Washington State Arts Commission
Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture
The first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture showcases the history of Chicano/as and Latino/as from post war immigration to present time.
Other References
From 4-H Programs
From Higher Education Institutions
From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals
Culture Craft – Hispanic Heritage (YouTube video)
A presentation from the Gwinnett County Public Library for Hispanic Heritage Month. it includes a read-aloud, history, and suggestions for activities.
Latino Art – National Museum of the American Latino
From inspiring music to vibrant paintings, Latino art has influenced American society through a range of creative art forms.
Latino Cultures in the US – Google Arts & Culture
Be inspired by the contributions and experiences of Latinos in the US.
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures
The nation’s premier nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the Latino arts field.
National Hispanic Cultural Center: Mundos de Mestizaje Curriculum
Mundos de Mestizaje is a fresco located on the grounds of the National Hispanic Cultural Center. This website offers lesson plans for K-12 students to study the mural. A virtual tour of the fresco is available online.
American Latino Theme Study: Arts – National Park Service
This American Latino Theme Study essay explores Latino arts in the U.S. including the performing arts, visual arts, and literary arts as well as the impact of Latino artists on the nation and the world.
- Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H
Food, Culture & Reading Curriculum: Facilitator’s Guide
Through experiential activities, youth will be able to recognize a variety of healthful foods, taste new foods from other cultures, explore the similarities of food, and develop an understanding and appreciation of cultures that are different than their own.