City of El Centro to host opening of immersive art exhibition

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The City of El Centro is hosting the grand opening of an immersive art exhibition.

According to a press release, the exhibition, which is in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, is called Chiapas Through the Lens: Celebrating Culture and Supporting Education, and will open Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Old Post Office Pavilion, located at 230 S. Fifth Street.

The City says the exhibit will highlight the "vibrant culture of Los Altos de Chiapas" while also supporting educational initiatives for Indigenous communities through Fundacion Escalera.

In addition, the City says the exhibit aims to raise awareness of educational challenges in the region, encourage community engagement and support programs that will expand opportunities for students in underserved communities

The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., is located in the lobby area of the Old Post Office Pavilion, and will go until the end of June.

To learn more about the upcoming exhibit, read the press release, written in English and Spanish below.