“La Cultura Cura” or The Culture Cure is the philosophy that draws in youth and elders alike to become part of La Plazita Institute, a non-profit organization founded by Albino Garcia. La Plazita reaches out to gang members looking to move away from a life of violence and get fresh start. With the new establishment of a silversmith and screen printing shop, La Plazita will open its doors to youths who are interested in exploring the arts.
Al Na’ir Lara (left) shows screen printing designs to Tyla Eustace (right). Lara is a UNM graduate with an Art Studio degree, and he will be teaching a screen printing class this upcoming summer at La Plazita Institute.
