Up next in the Main Library Gallery

One of many items that will appear in the upcoming exhibition.

Building Our Own Community: 50 Years of the Latino Native American Cultural Center, Founded by Chicano and American Indian Students in 1971 will be on display at the Main Library Gallery from February 8 through June 25, 2021.

In 2021, the Latino Native American Cultural Center (LNACC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. LNACC has a long and important history at the University of Iowa. This exhibition will share that history in depth and will explore its establishment in the 1970s, its activism and programs, and much more. LNACC continues to be an active advocate, supporter, and resource for Latino and Native American students at the University of Iowa.

A note from the exhibition’s curators—outreach and research librarian Rachel Garza Carreón and undergraduate engagement librarian Christopher Ortega: “The Latino Native American Cultural Center is a living being that carries ancestral knowledge and history through the liveliness in our students' celebrations, passions, and the overall vibrancy of the center. Celebrating our daily existence and our ancestors is a value that we honor when being of service to the students, community, and future generations.”

Admission is free. The Main Library Gallery is open to the public, although visits are by appointment only due to COVID-19. Request an appointment at www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery. Appointments are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please book at least three days in advance. All are welcome, including classes, individuals, and small groups.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

A feature-length video about the exhibition The Pull of Horses provides an in-depth tour of the exhibit, which appeared in the Main Library Gallery in spring 2020.