Mexicantown Community Development Corporation presents Art Exhibit “Mezclaro”
- Mexicantown CDC
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
An Art Exhibit Blending Cultures, Creativity, and Community Impact
DETROIT, MI - On August 7, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the heart of Bagley Street
will come alive with art exhibit “Mezclaro,” a one-of-a-kind art exhibit and hybrid silent auction hosted in Mexicantown Community Development Corporation’s Galería at 2835 Bagley Steet, Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48216. The event is free and open to the public, with light snacks and refreshments provided.
Organized by Bloomberg Arts Internship program BAI / Culture Source interns, Jasmine
Trejo Farias and Nazifa Chowdhury, “Mezclaro” the mexicantown art exhibit is a donated art, fundraiser hosted by Mexicantown Community Development Corporation (MexicantownCDC), a nonprofit deeply rooted in Southwest Detroit’s vibrant Latino community. All proceeds
from the hybrid silent auction will support MexicantownCDC’s ongoing community
programming and in its Arts and Culture Initiatives.
Behind the name of the
Mexicantown Art Exhibit “Mezcla”
The name Mezclaro is a blend of “Mezcla” (Spanish for mix) and “Laro” (Bengali for
mix). A reflection of the cultural fusion behind the exhibit. Jasmine, a young Mexican
artist from Cesar Chavez Academy High School, and Nazifa, a Bengali artist from Cass
Technical High School, created the concept to celebrate both their heritages and the
diversity of artistic expression.
More than 50 photographs, prints, original oil paintings, paper and a cultural textile will
be featured, many priced intentionally low to make art more accessible. The interns
worked closely with Raymond Lozano, MexicantownCDC executive director, and
distinguished Detroit’s artist Vito Valdez to bring their vision to life.
“We believe everything is more beautiful when it’s mixed,”
the duo shared. “Not only the blending of our cultures, but the variety of images, voices and mediums represented in the art.” “Mezclaro” is more than an exhibit. It’s a statement of unity, creativity, and giving back.
Hosted by MexicantownCDC, the hybrid auction will feature a diverse array of original
artwork including paintings, prints, mixed media and photography.
Participants can explore the collection and place secure, anonymous bids on-site and at
an online site to be established. Entry is free and open to the public.
“Our mission is to uplift community through culture and creativity,” said Georgina
García-Pfeuffer, MexicantownCDC’s Operations and Communications Manager. “This
hybrid auction is not only a platform to showcase art, but a powerful way to support
initiatives that will impact community and cultural development in our neighborhood.”
The bidding ends at 5:00 pm on September 3, 2025, and winning bidders will be notified
via email. Proceeds will help fund upcoming exhibitions and youth art and culture
programming.
About MexicantownCDC’s Galería: The Galería is a cultural initiative of the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the culture, arts and heritage of Southwest Detroit’s Latino / Latinx / Hispanic community.
About Mexicantown Community Development Corporation: MexicantownCDC has been preserving and promoting Latino culture, history, and art in the Mexicantown area
of Southwest Detroit since its establishment in 1989. In 2007, Mexicantown CDC led the
revitalization of Southwest Detroit by developing the Welcome Center and Mercado
buildings and outdoor plaza, which honor Latino contributions to Detroit and Michigan.