Por Amor a nuestras tias v tios

circa 2025

Por Amor a Nuestras Tîas v Tîos presents stories that were created by developing artists of all ages, dedicated to the Waterer’s - an oral histories initiative dedicated to honoring stories and histories across generations. The workshop was led by IP artist Rena Bouchard and supported by IP artists Bienvendia Matias, Kristine Sorensen and Sai Thao. The exhibit includes individual stories about the roles of aunties and uncles and a photo exhibit doing the same.

It’s About Listening featuring by Bienvenida Matias

I Am a Tîa featuring Miracle Espericueta

Aunt Letty featuring Masyn Arguelles

I Would Do Anything for Them featuring Chris Espericueta

They Care About Me featuring Calixtra Bouchard

Everybody Needs The Extra Support featuring Keri Pinna

Open Arms featuring Rena Zapata

I’m The Cool Auntie featuring Morgen Arguelles

Be Who You Are featuring Regina Zapata

We Are The Village featuring Dave Nelson

I Worry For His Future featuring Monique Arguelles

Contributing Artists:

  • Masyn Arguelles

  • Monique Arguelles

  • Morgen Arguelles

  • Calixtra Bouchard

  • Chris Espericueta

  • Miracle Espericueta

  • Bienvenida Matias

  • David Nelson

  • Keri Pinna

  • Rena Zapata

  • Regina Zapata

This exhibit was made possible with grant support from the following:

  • McKnight Foundation

  • The Minnesota Humanities Center

  • Minnesota State Arts Board - Arts Learning Program

  • Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.