La Mariposa

La Mariposa Social center, event space, art gallery, studio, home to Mariachi Shoe Repair and Great Falls Books Through Bars.

Creators: Nina Yagual, Kesha Rivera, Ya-Ping Douglass

Collaborators/Members: Luis Felipe Gonzales, Carla Louis, Books through Bars, Center for New Americans, Erika Slocumb

Our Mission is to provide a space where people of color can celebrate, heal, resist, and build towards our collective liberation. We uplift projects that encourage freedom of self-expression, address the legacies of white sup

remacy and settler colonization, and work towards the liberation and self-determination of people of the global majority. We understand that art comes in many forms and allowing the space to express them is powerful in and of itself. We prioritize youth, elders, women, queer and trans people of color

People of color led and focused social center and market place
*wheelchair accessible

We host classes, fundraisers, dance parties, film screenings, art residencies, art exhibitions and more
Stay in touch for more info***

Hi all, One of our fellow La Mariposa artist that moved to New Orleans a few years ago is raising funds for people that ...
08/31/2021

Hi all,

One of our fellow La Mariposa artist that moved to New Orleans a few years ago is raising funds for people that are trying to evacuate but that do not have the funds to do so. They’re expecting to be without power for 3 weeks and summers are around 90 degrees right now. If you’ve been to New Orleans or fallen in love with the music or food. Please consider donating or sharing with your networks. Community takes care of each other!!

Will post reciepts in comments.

Venmo- -Rivera
Cash app $keysharivera

Support Diaspora Strong Bookstore in getting Reads on Wheels off the ground! From the Diaspora Strong Reads on Wheels Go...
07/18/2021

Support Diaspora Strong Bookstore in getting Reads on Wheels off the ground!

From the Diaspora Strong Reads on Wheels Gofundme:
“Currently the Diaspora Strong bookstore is selling literature by black and brown authors on an online platform through an Amazon Affiliate program. To expand our reach we want to use a custom trailer to transport books by black and brown authors to communities that are predominantly black and brown. We would start in the Western Massachusetts area and use the built momentum to go on the road to other locations.”

Description: Currently the Diaspora Strong bookstore is selling lite… Mack Writtens needs your support for READS ON WHEELS by Diaspora Strong Bookstore

Yes, yes and yes!!!! Make it rain on this awesome Black journey. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
06/20/2020

Yes, yes and yes!!!! Make it rain on this awesome Black journey. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Dear Community Member,I'm calling on your support as I begin the proces… Eli Raczynski needs your support for Midwifery Education for Black Q***r Trans Person

My Patreon is popping ya'll. My latest release is open to the public. I have listed some educational materials, linked s...
06/11/2020

My Patreon is popping ya'll. My latest release is open to the public. I have listed some educational materials, linked some petitions I have compiled and my latest feature to a collection some of you may have not seen.

I usually donate 50% of my proceeds to Black mothers but this month I will be giving 100% of earnings to support Black mothers giving life to Black futures. Welcome to the party, I hope you stay🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

Official Post from nina yagual: We need to ABOLISH the police and ABOLISH ICE. We have been colonized into thinkin we need the police but the truth is, the police force was initiated as a way to continue slavery and catch run away slaves. F**K THAT LEGACY, NO MORE!!!!We have a lot of momentum now, l...

Hello all, Check out this cool virtual put together by Keysha Cassandra and 912 Julia.The show is called M U T U A L and...
04/29/2020

Hello all,

Check out this cool virtual put together by Keysha Cassandra and 912 Julia.

The show is called M U T U A L and focuses on the our current experience of community collaboration, self-reflection, and political climate.

Please consider donating to support the artists involved during this global pandemic.

Venmo@NineTwelveJulia

MUTUAL is art that reflects on our current mutually experienced reality. From what we've learned through self-exploration or how we've experienced your own mental and physical health to commentary on the social and political climates both locally and nationally. Please Venmo: to sup...

Print this for free and color them in with the kids around you
04/27/2020

Print this for free and color them in with the kids around you

04/17/2020

The Mashpee Wampanoag, the People of the First Light, have occupied the same region for over 12,000 years and have faced diminishment of their homelands since colonization. The latest decision is a blow to Tribal sovereignty and undermines the future and sustainability of the tribal nation. The Trib...

“Landscape Collage” , Jesus Vio- Artist Page solo exhibit closing was great! Stay tuned for more exhibits at La Mariposa...
04/27/2019

“Landscape Collage” , Jesus Vio- Artist Page solo exhibit closing was great! Stay tuned for more exhibits at La Mariposa!

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111 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA
01376

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