OBRA Collective will offer a bilingual creative writing workshop and will accept photography submissions for its second annual Latino photography exhibition.
The Latinx community in the Charlotte area will have two opportunities to share their stories and artistic expressions at OBRA Collective, a space located in the VAPA Center.
The activities include a bilingual creative writing workshop led by Irlanda Ruiz and a call for entries by Héctor Vaca for the photographic exhibition “The Photographers”.
A workshop to turn memories into stories
Ireland Ruiz, founder and president of SKILLX, and author and editor of her recent project “Voices that Transform Charlotte”, a bilingual anthology of Latino immigrants, will also direct: “Stories with Flavor: what we inherited, what we tell”.
The initiative is part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and seeks to recognize stories that people carry with them as part of their cultural and family identity.
In this bilingual workshop, participants will explore memories and important moments from their lives to transform them into a personal story.
No prior writing experience is necessary to participate, only the desire to remember, share, and tell stories. Bringing a notebook and pen is recommended.
The workshop will be held on Monday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:00 pm at OBRA Collective at the VAPA Center, located at 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte. It will consist of two 90-minute sessions.
This activity is for people aged 13 and over. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Participation is free, but prior registration is required. Those interested can Register online.
Artists invited to participate in the exhibition “The Photographers”
OBRA Collective also invites Latino photographers to submit their work for the second edition of “Los Fotógrafos,” their annual exhibition of photography.
As an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for artists and promoting cultural diversity, OBRA Collective seeks to showcase the talent of people with ties to Latin America.
The call for entries is open to all photographic styles and accepts original works from Latino artists residing in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
“Images generated using artificial intelligence will be disqualified,” the organizers warn.
The deadline for complete the form The deadline for participation is Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The selection of artists will be announced on Monday, November 9, while the works must be submitted between November 11 and 13.
The exhibition will open its doors on Saturday, January 9, 2027 and will remain available until Saturday, February 6, 2027.
For questions or additional information about the call for applications, you can contact Héctor Vaca at the following email address: hvcphoto@gmail.com
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