¡AY SANTOS DE PALOS!

 
A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE RHODE ISLAND LATINO NETWORK (RILAN)  AND
 THE PUERTO RICAN INSTITUTE FOR ARTS AND ADVOCACY, INC. (PRIAA)
 TO BRING THE MAGNIFICENT TRADITION OF 
PUERTO RICAN CARVED WOODEN SAINTS

"Together, the two organizations expect that this exhibition will celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and culture by serving as an educational platform to display authentic Santos." ~ RILA


Carving saints, a unique form of Puerto Rican art and culture-with traditions dating back to the sixteenth century

Carlos Santiago, Puerto Rican Artisan

Carlos Santiago and Lydia Perez, Founder and CEO of PRIAA


Carlos Santiago with Marta Martinez, CEO of RILA



 Past, Present Santos de Puerto Rico: Click here

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