Balcón Criollo

Balcón Criollo is a permanent and evergrowing exhibition that honors the history and culture of Hispanic communities in Syracuse and across Central New York. A gallery-wide installation features over a hundred community-sourced photographs, collectibles, relics, family keepsakes, devotional images and other meaningful pieces that relate the real-life stories of our Latino families and communities. A model inspired by the work of Puerto Rican artist Pepón Osorio, the project evolves from the spirit of his vision, which uniquely bridges museum installation with fiel-based community engagement. The porch or balcón is a symbol of the part of our lives and our homes where we interact with our community.