7pm Friday Dec. 19, 2008, Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St.
Austin, Tejas

Red Salmon Arts presents Murals, Musica, y Mas: a visual & historical presentation on Chicana/o Murals en Tejas by veteran Austin artista Raul Valdez. With over 25 years of experience creating murals with Raza communities throughout the country, Raul will share images of his murals/art work and tell the stories behind the art that document/celebrate the barrio histories, resistance, and grassroots struggles of Chicanas/os and international communities from the 1970′s up to the present. As artist-in-residence throughout Texas with school districts, museums, city arts programs & local arts groups, Raul works with countless young people creating visual and musical arts. Following the mural presentation, Raul will also give a brief musical performance. 512-416-8885