By: Rebecca Bricker

Department of Art History

Abstract 

The West Side Community of San Antonio, Texas, faces encroaching gentrification that threatens residents with displacement and disbursement of families. The Esperanza Center for Peace and Justice offers events and community programs that inform, educate, and empower the community to advocate for themselves and continue cultural traditions. The MujerArtes Clay Cooperative is one of the programs through which women of the community learn ceramics and other art forms that tell the stories of the women, community, and culture of the West Side. The Cooperative empowers immigrant and marginalized women through this creative outlet that provides materials, education, and opportunities to show their artwork.

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