Crescendo Cultural

National Museum of Mexican Art
Published: October 1, 2012

This year, the National Museum of Mexican Art is excited to present the position paper of the Crescendo Cultural Taskforce as part of our celebratory activities to mark our 25^th Anniversary.

From the onset, the level of enthusiasm regarding Crescendo Cultural, a historic taskforce of young, Latino, art professionals brought together to participate in effectively shaping the future of the arts in the U.S, has been fantastic. This is the first time that such a convening has taken place and the publication of the position paper is timely. Latinos are now the largest group of color in the U.S. at 16% percent of the total population and their voices and participation will make a positive impact on the arts.

Today Latinos can maintain their cultural traditions and adopt American cultural practices with a freedom and ease that previous generations of ethnic immigrants could only dream to attain.

Despite this, the reality for Latinos in the U.S. is far from perfect. We must acknowledge that much more is needed to assist the socio-economic and political development and growth of Latino communities across the U.S. Latino arts and culture can play a fundamental part in shaping the dialogue and moving towards a more promising future for everyone.

Crescendo Cultural is a program designed to encourage mentorship. But instead of seasoned art professionals mentoring the next generation, the next generation of art leaders will educate cultural institutions, universities, private and government funders, and scholars about what should be the agenda and goals for the preservation and presentation of Latino arts and culture in the U.S.

If you would like to learn more about Crescendo Cultural and its Taskforce members, please contact: crescendo@nationalmusemofmexicanart.org