Event
LUAG Community Workshop: Drawing Stories Through Taíno Symbols
November 15, 2025 1:00PM to 2:30PM
LUAG Main & Lower Galleries
Join LUAG for a hands-on community workshop inspired by Selections from the Permanent Collection and the deep connections between Hispanic and Indigenous cultures. Together, we’ll explore the rich traditions of the Taíno people—the Indigenous inhabitants of the Caribbean—through art, storytelling, and shared creativity.
Participants of all ages and abilities will learn about the meaning of three powerful Taíno symbols: the Coquí (frog), a symbol of life and fertility; the Sun, representing energy and guidance; and the Turtle, embodying creation and the natural world. Guided by LUAG educator Jenylin Rodriguez, we’ll draw and decorate these symbols, then make them our own through color, pattern, and personal design.
This workshop offers a welcoming, inclusive space for reflection, conversation, and creativity while celebrating the interwoven histories and living traditions of the Caribbean. No prior art experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to connect through communal artmaking.
Space is limited to 25 participants. Please register in advance.
About the artist:
Jenylin Rodriguez is a Dominican-Puerto Rican artist currently residing in Easton. Her artworks explores themes of identity, connection, and memory through various mediums.
