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Group 4. Arts, Culture, and Puerto Rican Identity. PRAA: Background Information. Puerto Rican Arts Alliance PRAA Dedication to preserving culture Founded in 1998 Originally served near Northwest Side. PRAA: Background Information. 4 Mission Principles: Preservation and Promotion
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Group 4 Arts, Culture, and Puerto Rican Identity
PRAA: Background Information Puerto Rican Arts Alliance PRAA Dedication to preserving culture Founded in 1998 Originally served near Northwest Side
PRAA: Background Information 4 Mission Principles: • Preservation and Promotion • Understanding and Appreciation • Reinforcement • Instill Ethnic Pride
PRAA: Background Information • Non-profit organization • Wide variety of arts and education services • Reach goes beyond Puerto Rican community
PRAA: Background Information PRAA Leaders: • Carlos Hernandez Executive Director • Juan Mendez Board Chairman
PRAA: Background Information Sponsorship: • Illinois Arts Council (IAC) • Chicago Park District (CPD) • The Chicago Community Trust • City of Chicago, Dept of Cultural Affairs • City of Chicago, Dept of Family Support Services • Chicago Public Schools (CPS) • National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) • Southwest Airlines • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PRAA: Background Information • Location 3000 North ElbridgeChicago Illinois 60618 • Email info@praachicago.org • Phone 773-342-8865