Come home to Plaza, where it all begins...
Almost 50 years ago, a small band of determined community activists, union workers, parents, and local leaders, joined together to resist the demolition of the historic Boathouse in Lincoln Park. They wanted it to instead anchor a place in their own community for arts and education. Joined by Margo Albert, a driving force in the arts, and popular labor leader Frank Lopez, they struggled against all challenges, putting their heart, voices and resources into championing their cause. At last they prevailed, to not only save the Boathouse, but to create a cultural center; a home for the arts, for the children, for the families, for local artists and to host visitors from around the world.
That home was and continues to be
Plaza de la Raza.
The next 50 years will present new challenges and opportunities, and Plaza de la Raza will be steadfast and ready to serve new and coming generations of students, families, artists and audiences.
On Giving Tuesday and continuing throughout the end of 2019, we invite you to
make a tax-deductible donation
to support the future of Plaza de la Raza
for generations to come.
