E7S has been invited to participate in the Pinoytown Artwalk a new event that celebrates Filipino Heritage month October 7th, 2-7pm. Filipino American History Month or FAHM, is celebrated annually in October, commemorating the arrival of the first Filipinos in modern-day Morro Bay, California in the United States on October 18, 1587.
When we received the invitation, it was obvious and natural to reach out to our long time friend Abraham Menor; who exhibited several solo shows with our Gallery. Over the years we have built a wonderful friendship with the photographer, multi media artist, sound selector, self published community organizer.
In 2016, Abraham Menor reached out to Empire Seven Studios to host the first social for the Filipino American National Historical Society : Their mission is to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation and dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in Santa Clara Valley.
It was serendipitous that we absolutely signed up to join in on the fun as we are currently exhibiting “Big Mamas” by Artist Kristina Micotti who has Filipina heritage! The exhibit has been on view at the Gallery since August.
What to expect? This Saturday October 7th, the event will be from 2-7pm.
This will also be the closing reception for Kristina Micotti’s “Big Mamas” Kristina will be in attendance and setting up a merchandise pop up shop in our Gallery with some of her in demand designed products. There will also be a new t-shirt drop available featuring her Tiger painting from the latest series of artworks.
Abraham Menor will be exhibiting photographs “Pictures Dipped in Bagoong” at the E7S Creative Corner; curating vendors that will be setting up on Seventh Street. Vendors: FANHS-SCV info boot), Sampaguita Press (books & printed matter) and Lorenz Dumuk (art & jewelry), Cuauhtli Botanicals - plant based skin care products, Lola Weavers - Filipino garments and clothing & Humble Beginnings - clothing and art. Music by Dj - Manong Mark (FANHS), Abraham will be spinning all vinyl by Filipino artists. Special performance by Lorenz Dumuk poetry reading will be at 4:45-5pm.
Other events happening on 208 Jackson Street:
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic San Jose Pinoytown Points of Interests
Live Music Performances
Artist & Maker Vendor Mini-Markets
Local Fil Am Organizations, Featured Film Shops & Artist Galleries
Artist Gallery at SJ Made Moment shop.
Many of the participating small businesses in Japantown are Filipino Owned; SJ Made x Moment, Know Future Gallery, Cukui…just to name a few.
FUN FACT: Since opening our doors in 2008, E7S has showcased many of the artists who own the small businesses mentioned here. Additionally, launched the Jtown Artwalk with the Cukui family when more boutiques started showcasing artists on the second weekend of the month. These events have contributed to the vibrancy and revitalization of what is now known as the “best neighborhood” in San Jose featuring artists, cuisine, community events, and festivals.
Empire Seven Studios has been a safe place for our diverse communities since we opened our doors, and we’re humbled that our history can be reflected positively and effortlessly in the future. We hope to see our E7S family present to come support our Filipino Community.
See you here this Saturday, October 7th, 2-7pm!