The Queens Council on the Arts is opening its gallery for the upcoming exhibition "Orinoco" during Climate Week. The show focuses on the relationship between humans and our environment, drawing from reflections on the Amazon and youth’ perspectives on climate futures, aiming to spark dialogue and raise awareness about endangered species and our future in our planet.

 

Featuring local and international artists in collaboration with Ofrenda Fest and Climate Storytelling 2075, this exhibition brings together creators who deeply explore the connection between humanity, nature, and our changing climate. Visitors will be immersed in a diverse array of artistic expressions—from thought-provoking installations to captivating paintings and sculptures—all centered around environmental themes.

 

The opening on Friday 20 September features special live performances from dancer Raissa Xie and Indigenous DJ artist Eric Terena from the Terena Peoples, Pantanal, Brazil. Gallery hours on Saturday 21 September will be from 2 to 9pm.

 

Raissa Xie is a Brooklyn-based Chinese-American designer, researcher, artist, and nurturer from Michigan. Her work aims to inspire new connections and build relationships across media, disciplines, and people, to create the conditions necessary for a more equitable future. @raissa.xie

Eric Terena is an Indigenous person from the Pantanal wetlands in Mato Grosso do Sul who amplifies through his music the power of Indigenous ancestry, echoing the struggle of the original peoples and their roots. @ericterena

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QCA -Orinoco Art Show opens :

Friday September 20th at 4pm-10pm

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Special live DJ set by Indigenous artist Eric Terena

from the Terena Peoples, Pantanal, Brazil

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Saturday Gallery hours: 2-9pm

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At Queens Council on the Arts

5-11 47th ave Long Island City NY 11101

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