Event: A Poetic Tribute to our She-Roes & Heroes of Poetry
June 19th, 2009 – 7:00 PM – 10:00PM
Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center, Inc.
107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
Contact: Mia Roman Hernandez - artbymamamia@yahoo.com / 646-361-6448

Admission: $10.00 - Free raffle ticket with every paid admission


About the show:

“A Poetic Tribute to our She-Roes & Heroes of Poetry” celebrates the accomplishments of those who have paved the way for other Latino poets. The event will showcase talents of published and emerging poets of Puerto Rico and New York, with topics that broad in range. Voices that are passionate and experiences that are personal and sometimes painful. Each artist brings a unique style and vision to the stage. The listeners will relate to the challenges that some have faced and recognize the accomplishments that others have achieved.

This poetry event is sure to grab you out of your seat, knock you off of your feet, take your imagination farther than it has been before and talk to your soul. “A Poetic Tribute to our She-Roes & Heroes of Poetry “ will leave you hungry for more and star struck with performances by ……

Jesus Papoleto Melendez, Sandra Maria Esteves, Americo Casiano, Louis Reyes Rivera, El Grito de Poetas, Dylcia Pagan, Jose Angel Figueroa, Bobby Gonzalez, Mariposa, Daniel Jose Custodio, Sery Colon, Nancy Mercado, Myrna Nieves and so many more.

Exhibition: Visions of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rican Pride
June 12th – 28th 2009 – Opening Show on June 12th 7:00 PM –10:00PM
Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center, Inc.
107 Suffolk Street
New York, NY 10002
Contact: Mia Roman Hernandez - artbymamamia@yahoo.com / 646-361-6448

About the show:
“Visions of Puerto Rico & Puerto Rican Pride” Celebrates Puerto Rican culture through Photography. The show will include more than fifty works by emerging and established artists from Puerto Rico, Miami Fl. and New York City. Each artist brings a unique style and vision. These artists have discovered the beauty, tales and the history to their culture in which has been incorporated into their craft of photography. Some of the pieces will depict Community, Urban settings, Music, Nature, Family, Politics and Spirituality. The photos will embrace the cultural empowerment of the Puerto Ricans and their pride. The photos will evoke emotion, feeling and discussion. We have bridged a gap between the Puerto Ricans on the Island and the Puerto Ricans out side of the island and this exhibit is the result of that connection.

Art is an expression of the unconscious and is dedicated to the free expression of
feeling.

Artists include:
Clarisel Gonzalez, Mia Roman Hernandez, Elena Marrero, Vivien Perez, Carissa Hernandez, Christopher Lopez, Susan Alvarez, Marcelino Pagan, Luis Cordero, Pepper Negron, Marie Paola Martinez, Gamalier Martinez, Gerardo Javier Melendez Silvagnoli, Marielly Rodriguez Pagan, Pablo Colon, Eliud Martinez

Latinas En Foco - Celebrating Women in Photography

Tribute to Juan Antonio Corretjer

Please join me in "A Special Tribute to Poet and Puerto Rican Patriot Juan Antonio Corretjer." I'm collaborating with poets & dancers Myrna Nieves, Nancy Mercado, Jose Angel Figueroa, Rafael Landron & Hilda Pantoja-Rivera, founder of Danza Fiesta. Hilda will do a dance interpretation of "Oubao-Moin". Profs. Jose R. Hernandez (Assoc. Dean) and Jose Irizzary, who knew Corretjer personally will be doing the "Personal Testimonials."

Art by Mia Roman Hernandez “Art By Mia”

It will be held at Boricua College (3755 Broadway, bet. West 155th & 156th Streets), on Thursday, December 11th from 7PM to 8:30PM. Free admission.

2008 3rd Annual Comite Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans fair

I will have lots of new items for sale such as paintings, hand painted wood boxes, shirts, tote bags, Hand made jewelry and kitchen decor. One of a kind pieces specifically made for this event. Drop by and support the arts.

Borimix Annual art show

Come join me on November 14, 2008 at 6pm at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center 107 Suffolk Street, 1st floor, NYC - F train to Delancy. I will be exhibiting a new painting representing Boricua en la Luna.

Immigrant Voices Poetry event by Art By Mia

Poetry by Mia Roman Hernandez AKA Art BY Mia / Maria Aponte / Reina Miranda / Gloria Esther Fontanez and so many more. Come join us for a night of poetry and discussion. Bringing it back home!!!

First annual Youth AIDS awareness fundraiser 2008

My first annual Youth AIDS awareness fundraiser. Sponsored by MetroPlus Health and co-sponsored by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS & Housing Works Inc.

Women's Journey - A Path Paved in Words

Women's Journey - A Path Paved in WordsHosted by CARIB and Art by MiaSaturday, June 28, 20086:00 PMOver the centuries women have explored a variety of themes and expressed their genius in different forms. From the 1970's through the mid-1990's Women's poetry in particular, continued to gain in richness and technical maturity. Poetry that addressed issues such as struggles between men and women, family, war, violence and cultures were written and performed by powerful women. Now these women have brought it to the front lines, all are significant, brilliant and original. These ladies are innovative in the use of language and structure.

Warning!!! Some of these poems will serve as a wake up call.

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 26th to artbymamamia@yahoo.com
FREE wine and Caribbean food will be served
Free and open to the public World Culture Open Center Gallery19 West 26th Street, 5th floor(between Broadway and Sixth Ave)NYCSubway: R/W to 28th Street
Please note: The Gallery is located on the 5th floor.
For more information, please call 646-361-6448 or email artbymamamia@yahoo.com

Art by Mia at The Sparks of Chelsea NYC

Myths & RealitiesThursday, June 5 @ 6 pm

Global Fusion Art presents an exciting evening of art, music and more, inspired by myths and icons from around the world. As we step into the multicultural realm shown in the work of participating artists, co-existing myths and realities demand reconciliation.Global Fusion Art, a collective group of multicultural artists, raises awareness of the global community and promotes individuals and organizations that provide humanitarian services across the world. For this event, artists pledge 10% of sale price of artwork and event proceeds will be donated to the Oxfam Myanmar Cyclone Relief and Rehabilitation Fund.

The Sparks161 West 22nd Street (6th & 7th Ave)New York, NY, 10011

Yemaya Installation at Boricua College NYC

Yemaya's Wisdom: I nurture, heal, touch, bless, comfort and make whole that which is incomplete. I am within you and you need only look inside yourself to find my eternal presence.

Yemaya is a West African creation goddess, often depicted as a mermaid. She is associated with the moon, the ocean and female mysteries. Typically portrayed as a beautiful woman, Yemaya governs the household and intervenes in women's affairs. She is a merciful goddess, invoked by women for aid in childbirth, love and healing. She rules over the conception and birth of children and ensures their safety during childhood. As a creation goddess, Yemaya's womb spilled forth the fourteen Yoruba goddesses and gods, and the breaking of her uterine waters caused a great flood, which created the oceans. From her body the first human woman and man, who became the parents of all mortal beings on earth, were born.

The Spiritual Healer - Art by Mia 2008

Exhibited at Cemi Underground for Women's history month 2008. Used in my presentation of the ancient practice of Women's sacred circles.