The third International Youth Festival was held on Saturday
at Bronx Community College, offering a home to artworks from
several Latin American countries.
The artworks and paintings were created by 60 different
artists.
The theme of the collection was promoting peace through art.
The artists are from countries such as El Salvador, Ecuador , Mexico as
well as Spain and Portugal.
The arts
festival was a joint effort between the United Nations Association
of El Salvador and the consulate general of El Salvador in New Jersey. The
collection of artworks were curated by Amado Mora
The purpose of this exhibit was to empower Hispanic and minority
youths and provide a safe space for artistic expression.
The collection will be on display for the students at the Bronx
Community College and it's also open to the public until February.