# data[].attributes.body
Found here are some awesome posters to decorate the classroom with about Ecuador. This would be awesome to have hanging up all the time or during certain units.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
All About Ecuador Posters - Hispanic Heritage - Classroom Decor Spanish Language

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Looking for classroom decor to celebrate the culture and heritage of Ecuador? This Poster set includes 20 informational posters (40 total - color & black and white) that are perfect for your classroom bulletin boards, walls and hallway displays!Topics include language, dance, geography, governme…

# data[].attributes.body
- Spanish is the primary language spoken in Ecuador. There are many resources for Spanish translation so teachers should make use of these with their Ecuadorian students.
- Be intentional specifically with key terms or terms that may be more abstract. Ex: aesthetic or metaphorical descriptors of music, agricultural terms/practices that are specific to the U.S.
- 80% of Ecuadorians are catholic and only 7% claim no religion at all. Keep this in mind and be sensitive to student's experience as the strong religious foundation/culture could lead to a bit of a culture shock in the increasingly secular U.S.
- There are several Ecuadorian restaurants in Minneapolis, particularly in Northeast.
- Resources for Spanish-speaking immigrants can be found here: https://mn.gov/mcla/community/resources/#:~:text=Amigos%20del%20Mercado%20provides%20one,life%20for%20immigrant%20Latino%20adults.https://mn.gov/mcla/community/resources/#:~:text=Amigos%20del%20Mercado%20provides%20one,life%20for%20immigrant%20Latino%20adults.https://mn.gov/mcla/community/resources/#:~:text=Amigos%20del%20Mercado%20provides%20one,life%20for%20immigrant%20Latino%20adults.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Community Resources / Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A list of local and national organizations which offer services or resources related to community, advocacy, policy, or research. Many of these organizations offer resources relevant to Latino communities.

# data[].attributes.body
- Native people were farmers
- Conquered by Spaniards in 1534 and many were killed by disease
- Ecuador was passed between viceroyalties for the next 2 centuries until they gained independence as a part of Gran Columbia (also included Columbia and Venezuala)
- 1828-29, war with Peru over a border, Ecuador withdraws from Gran Columbia in 1830 and becomes the politically independent nation we know today.
- Ecuador split in 1859 and began a time of political unrest under a conservative president who made Roman Catholicism the state religion.
- This was followed by alternating periods of dictatorship, democratic government, economic success, and recession. Much instability politically and military coup's rule have not been uncommon in Ecuador's history.
- Peru invaded in 1941
- Military rule from 1963-1979 when democracy was restored
-Current day Ecuador remains democratic and the economy is growing although rather dependent on the oil industry.
Source: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-ecuador/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
By Tim Lambert
Early Ecuador

The native people of Ecuador grew crops of maize, beans, potatoes, and squash. They kept dogs and guinea pigs for meat. Many of them were skilled potters and metalworkers in gold, silver, and copper. However, in the late 15th century they were conquered by the Incas.

The Spaniards first sighted the coast of Ecuador in 1526 and they soon turned to conquest. The Spaniards conquered what is now Ecuador in 1534. The Spaniards had already conquered the Incas in what is now Peru. However, Inca resistance continued further north. Francisco Pizarro's follower, Sebastian de Benalcazar led another army into Ecuador from the south and he gradually crushed the remaining Incas resistance in the region.

In 1534 the Spaniards founded the city of Quito on the remains of a captured Inca city. Guayaquil was founded in 1535. Cuenca was founded in 1557.

However, the diseases brought by the Spaniards, especially smallpox killed many more of the native people than the soldiers. With no resistance to European diseases, the people of Ecuador were decimated.

Meanwhile much of the land, and people of Ecuador were shared out among the Spaniards. They owned large estates, which were worked by the native people, who were serfs.

The Spanish also brought slaves from Africa to Ecuador to work on sugar plantations. (Today many Ecuadorians are of mixed race, part Spanish, part Native South American, and part African).

In the 16th and 17th centuries, Ecuador was part of the viceroyalty of Peru but, after 1563, it was allowed some autonomy. Quito became the capital and it prospered partly because it was on the road between Lima and Cartagena. The bishopric of Quito was founded in 1545. However, in the 1690s Ecuador suffered more epidemics which decimated the population.

Then in 1717, Ecuador was made part of the viceroyalty of Nueva Granada. It was returned to Peru in 1723 but became part of Nueva Granada again in 1740.

In the 18th century, Ecuador suffered an economic recession. Furthermore, in the late 18th century and the early 19th century the people of Ecuador, like other South Americans, became discontented with Spanish rule. People in Quito held an uprising in August 1809 but it was quickly crushed. Ecuador broke away again in 1820 and the people appealed to Simon Bolivar for help. His lieutenant Antonio Jose de Sucre won the battle of Pichincha on 24 May 1822, which guaranteed Ecuadorian independence. Ecuador became part of Gran Colombia with Colombia and Venezuela.

Independent Ecuador

In 1828-1829 Ecuador was involved in a war with Peru over the border. However, Ecuador withdrew from Gran Colombia in 1830. The new country took its name from the Spanish word for Equator.

A Venezuelan general Juan Jose Flores became the first President of Ecuador. He reigned from 1831 to 1835 and from 1839 to 1845. Meanwhile, slavery was abolished in Ecuador in 1851.

Meanwhile, there were tensions between different regions of Ecuador. Finally in 1859 Ecuador split. This was known as the Terrible Year. n Gabriel Garcia Moreno (1821-1875) quelled the rebellions and made Ecuador a single nation again. In 1861 he made himself president. Moreno was a conservative who ruled with a heavy hand. However, he did restore order and promoted economic development. He also made Roman Catholicism the state religion. However, Moreno was assassinated in 1875.

General Ignacio de Veintimilla succeeded him. He ruled as a dictator of Ecuador until 1884 when constitutional government was restored.

In the late 19th and early 20th century, Ecuador's economy flourished. Panama hats were made in the country and exports of cocoa boomed. n In 1895 a military coup brought a liberal named Eloy Alfaro to power. (He was president from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911). Under him, the power of the church was restricted. Civil marriage and divorce were introduced. However, in 1925 conservative officers overthrew the regime.

Like the rest of the world, Ecuador suffered from the economic depression of the 1930s. There was also political instability and a quick succession of presidents.

Furthermore in 1941 Peru invaded and occupied the south of Ecuador. In 1942 Ecuador was forced to surrender some of its territories by the Rio Protocol. Also, the city of Guayaquil was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1942.

However in the late 1940s prosperity was restored by a banana boom. There was a surge in demand for bananas and many were exported from Ecuador.

However after about 10 years the boom ended and political instability returned. In 1963 a period of military rule began. A junta ruled Ecuador until 1966. Then after a period of civil rule, the army took power again in 1972. In 1976 a coup took place led by a group of officers who promised to return the country to civil rule. Democracy returned to Ecuador in 1979.

Oil was discovered in 1967 and it soon became Ecuador's main export. Other exports are shrimp, bananas, coffee, cocoa, and sugar.

In the 1970s Ecuador's economy prospered, mostly due to oil. However, in the 1980s the price of oil fell dramatically. Ecuador was gripped by recession. There was also high inflation and high unemployment. Ecuador's economic problems continued in the 1990s and grew worse at the end of the decade with severe inflation.

Jamil Mahuad was elected president in 1998 but under him, the crisis grew worse. In January 2000 indigenous peoples led by the Confederacion de Nacionalidades Indigenas del Ecuador (CONAIE) joined with soldiers to remove Jamil Mahuad from power. He was replaced by vice-president Gustavo Noboa. He soon proved to be a competent leader who ushered in a wave of reforms and under his rule recovery began.

Meanwhile, Ecuador fought an undeclared war with Peru over its border. The fighting began in 1995 and ended in 1998 when a peace treaty was signed.

21st Century Ecuador

In the early 21st century poverty in Ecuador declined. Today tourism is a fast-growing industry in Ecuador.

In 2006 Rafael Correa was elected president of Ecuador. He was re-elected in 2009 and 2013. Meanwhile, in 2008, Ecuador adopted a new constitution. In 2020 the population of Ecuador was 17 million. The economy is growing although it is still heavily dependent on the oil industry.

Last revised 2022

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
A Brief History of Ecuador - Local Histories

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
By Tim Lambert Early Ecuador The native people of Ecuador grew crops of maize, beans, potatoes, and squash. They kept dogs and guinea pigs for meat. Many of them were skilled potters and metalworkers in gold, silver, and copper. However, in the late 15th century they were conquered by the Incas.

# data[].attributes.body
Ecuador's official language is Spanish. Quichua is spoken by indigenous people in Ecuador descended from the Inca Empire.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Ecuatorian Spanish: Most used Words, Expressions and Slang

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Ecuador: indigenous languages on the internet | DW Akademie

# data[].attributes.body
As you can see from this map, one of the states with a larger population of Ecuadorian than others is MN. Ecuadorians pick Minnesota for many reasons:
- Jobs, Minnesota has quality jobs that support Ecuadorian populations, and the job market is not as fierce as New York City
- Quality of Life
- Education, Ecuadorians are keen on education, and MN has a higher education system than most states in the United States.

Source: https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/state-ecuador-northeast/#:~:text=One%20reason%20many%20Ecuadorians%20left,is%20attracting%20Ecuadorians%20to%20Minnesota.

# data[].attributes.body
Attached is 13 awesome books for teachers and students to learn more about Ecuador

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Travel to South America with the best books about Ecuador. These Ecuadorian books are sure to teach you more and take you there.
If you are traveling to Ecuador via plane or armchair, which Ecuador books should you read before going?

Below, find translated Ecuadorian literature, short stories, thrillers, and fantasy books about Ecuador to transport you there.

Some will embark on a more ex-pat or tourist experience while others will share a dark history of oppression and exploitation of both the land and its inhabitants.

Many novels will talk about the meaning of home and family and a few will address social injustice, nationalism, and immigration.

On a lighter note, find more recently published books set in Ecuador that showcase the Galápagos Islands and take you on a magical ride through the circus and ancestry.

So, what are the best books on Ecuador to make you think, cry, and teach you more? Which Ecuadorian novels inspire travel there? Let's get started.

This book list is perfect for December 2022's Uncorked Reading Challenge theme. Be sure to check out these Ecuadorian films too.
Grab your favorite Ecuador books here:
1. Book of the Month: Get the month's hottest new and upcoming titles from Book of the Month. You might snag an early release or debut author. Along with selecting a book a month, find terrific add-ons, both trendy and lesser-known titles.
2. Audible Plus: From Amazon, listen to Amazon Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks. They add new titles every week.
3. Amazon Prime: Don't miss Amazon First Reads - early access to Kindle books. Get fast delivery as well as movies, music, Originals, shows, and more.
4. Or, start your trial of Amazon Video for movies and tv series on demand.

13 Best Books About Ecuador

By Dagney McKinney

1. The Villagers by Jorge Icaza | Translated by Bernard Dulsey

When it was originally published in 1934, readers greeted Jorge Icaza's first novel with a mixture of shock, horror, and acclaim - and it's easy to see why.

This brutal story of human suffering, oppression, and exploitation follows the consequences of landowner Don Alfonso Pereira's actions. Pereira desires a new road built for easier oil drilling access.

For the construction of the road, Pereira enlists local Indian villagers as workers. He uses brute force, intimidation, and cruelty in order to maintain an appearance of power and authority.

As the villagers suffer from starvation, natural disaster, and, in some cases, sexual assault, the Indian people find themselves en route to extermination under the gaze of both their cruel landowner and an indifferent government.

The Villagers is widely considered one of the most important books about Ecuador as well as one of the most essential novels in modern Latin American literature.

Read The Villagers: |

2. Fire from the Andes: Short Fiction by Women from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru | Edited and Translated by Susan E. Benner & Kathy S. Leonard

Encounter a collection of literature from 24 authors showcasing the experiences of South American women struggling against various forms of social injustice.

Many of the protagonists are put to the test, having to rely on their wisdom and guile to navigate difficult circumstances.

One story tells of a woman dealing with the news that her husband, the mayor, has been unfaithful.

In an exercise in magical realism titled "Wings for Dominga," the main character attempts to outwit the personification of Death.

In addition to the short stories themselves, Fire from the Andes comes with biographies of the authors.

3. Cockfight by María Fernanda Ampuero | Translated by Frances Riddle

At the center of this short story collection, examine the concept of "the home" and how it can build or destroy a person.

With stories covering domestic violence, coming-of-age troubles, human trafficking, and anger masquerading as love, this is one of the Ecuadorian books on this list not to be taken lightly.

Author María Fernanda Ampuero shines a light on the harsh realities of Latin American domestic life.

She examines family relations, the patriarchy, religion, the class system, and plenty of other everyday norms in compelling and unflinching scrutiny. The prose strikes a balance between beauty and brutality.

It is clear to see why, on its release, Ampuero's book was named one of the 10 best fiction books of 2018 by New York Times en Español.

Read Cockfight: |

4. A Safe Place With You by César L. Baquerizo

Tomás is a young, recently out-to-his-family gay boy living in Guayaquil, Ecuador in the late '80s. During this time, homosexuality is still a criminal offense in the country and considered a mental illness by the WHO.

Throughout Ecuador, many are being sent to "rehabilitation" centers to be "cured." And this is exactly where Tomás' distraught family sends him following the suicide of a neighborhood kid who is also gay.

At the Grow And Live Normally clinic, Tomás meets and befriends other gay kids for the first time.

Tomás and his new group of friends support each other as they navigate the clinic and the bigotry of the world around them.

The friends discuss life, identity, religion, and love, fighting to be themselves both inside the clinic and outside.

Based on real events, A Safe Place With You is a moving Ecuadorian book about being yourself and being queer.

Read A Safe Place With You: |

5. Illegal by John Dennehy

Following the 9/11 attacks in NYC, and then the re-election of George W. Bush, John Dennehy moved to Ecuador to escape the growing nationalism within the USA.

Young, naive and idealistic, John plans to teach English and see more of the world.

While in Ecuador he falls in love with Lucia, a young Ecuadorian woman, and gets caught up in a coup d'état.

But when his involvement results in an arrest and deportation from Ecuador, John is desperate to return to the place that feels most like home - and the woman he loves - in any way possible.

One of the best non-fiction books about Ecuador, Illegal deftly explores topics of privilege, illegal immigration, and nationalism.

John clearly loves Ecuador, and his descriptions of Ecuadorians and their country will also have you wanting to visit immediately.

Read Illegal: |

6. Wolves' Dream by Abdón Ubidia | Translated by Mary Ellen Fieweger

What starts out as a seemingly simple idea to rob a bank quickly spirals into an escalating waking nightmare from which there is no escape.

In 1980, at the tail end of the oil boom, five disparate and cautious characters come together to attempt a bank robbery in Ecuador's capital city of Quito.

Follow the Turk, the Cripple, the Maestro, Doc, and Sergio - the main protagonist - who came up with a plan that utilizes each team member's individual skills.

Sergio suffers from insomnia. Through his longing to recapture a sense of importance and dignity that he has lost during his monotonous tenure as a bank clerk, Sergio adopts the persona of the "wolf" of the title.

As well as getting detailed studies of each of the five members of the gang, Abdón Ubidia's vivid depiction of Quito makes the city become akin to a sixth character in the novel.

7. Poso Wells by Gabriela Alemán | Translated by Dick Cluster

Ecuador books don't often combine as many genres like this one: Noir thriller, political satire, comedy ... sci-fi?

Poso Wells covers an abundance of literary ground and has something for every type of reader, whether you are looking for the dramatic or surreal.

Journalist Gustavo Varas attends a political rally for one of the candidates in line for the presidency.

He is not the only one in attendance shocked when he and most of his entourage are engulfed in flames and are quickly reduced to ashes.

But, he is seemingly the only one who embarks on the trail of the one person on that stage who wasn't incinerated; someone who is now next in line for the presidency, and who has disappeared completely.

Perhaps his disappearance is connected to the similar cases of missing women that have been regularly occurring in the Poso Wells district?

8. The Amnesia Clinic by James Scudamore

Anti (short for Anthony) is living the life of an ex-pat teenager with his ex-pat parents in their dull, ex-pat world. Fortunately for him, he has his classmate and friend Fabián.

Where Anti is English, Fabián is Ecuadorian. While Anti has boring parents, Fabián lives with his lively and eccentric Uncle Suarez.

Uncle Suarez loves to tell stories. Through his passion and skill, the two teenagers become swept up in the world of storytelling.

As they begin to communicate increasingly through stories, the line between reality and fiction grows vague and indistinct.

Eventually, they decide to embark on a quest to find an "Amnesia Clinic." But does this place actually exist, or is it just in their heads?

What follows is an odyssey of imagination as the boys travel across Ecuador in search of their goal, whether it's real or not.

The Amnesia Clinic is one of the more adventurous books set in Ecuador, with outlandish episodes involving, among other things, shrunken heads and decomposing whales along the way.

Read The Amnesia Clinic: |

9. Bruna and Her Sisters in the Sleeping City by Alicia Yánez Cossío | Translated by Kenneth J.A. Wishnia

This is one of the best books about Ecuador that deals with cultural identity in a magical realism setting.

The story follows Bruna and the history of her family as they live in the mountains of northern Ecuador. As the generations pass, Bruna's family spend their time editing and adjusting their family tree.

They reshape the tree as they see necessary in an effort to "improve" it by making it less indigenously Ecuadorian and more European.

The theme of the loss of cultural identity of a family over the course of several generations runs strong here.

The setting is an excellent way to express the complex feelings brought on by societal pressure to erase seemingly "undesirable" personal history.

10. The Sisters of Alameda Street by Lorena Hughes

In 1960s Ecuador, Malena Sevilla is taken completely off guard when her father mysteriously commits suicide.

Her life is thrown into even more confusion when she receives a letter from her mother - signed "A" - whom she previously thought to be dead.

Traveling to the town of San Isidro to find her estranged and seemingly alive mother, Malena finds herself on Alameda Street.

Here, she must assume a false identity in order to work out which of four exceedingly different sisters - all of which have names that begin with an A - could be her mother.

With the prospects being a nightclub-owning widow, an introverted artist with a murdered cousin, a sickly woman with a forbidden lover, or a housewife with a mysterious past, Malena is in for quite the ride, whoever her mother turns out to be.

A few more books set in Ecuador from Christine of TUL:

11. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

For fans of Isabel Allende, you might equally enjoy Zoraida Córdova. Unlike Allende, though, Córdova utilizes more modern/relevant diction, and she brilliantly intertwines poetic descriptions with a few appropriately placed curses.

Córdova's The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is one of the most beautifully written books set in Ecuador. Orquídea's magic (and secrets) will captivate you.

The perfect blend of magical realism and fantasy, Orquídea Divina informs her mostly estranged family members that she is dying.

Inviting them to collect their inheritance, the Montoyas know very little about the eccentric and seemingly cold matriarch. Bizarre things happen to anything within her reach. Think Practical Magic.

For her entire life, Orquídea has remained hidden in a magically created and protected home in Four Rivers, running from someone or something deadly.

Upon her death, that force is free to stalk her family members, picking them off one by one.

Orquídea's descendants head to Ecuador as each of her gifts manifests. Córdova weaves us through the past, present, and future.

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina will transport you to Ecuador and share powerful Latinx experiences. This witchy book is an homage to ancestry and will leave you absolutely spellbound.

Read The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina: |

12. Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

If you enjoy books set on islands, travel to the Galápagos. Unfortunately, the world is in the midst of a global pandemic.

We won't give away any spoilers in our summary, but this novel has a shocking twist. Equally, find an NYC-set story.

While Diana's surgical resident boyfriend Finn is battling the initial onset of coronavirus cases back in NYC, he convinces Diana to charge forward with their vacation to Ecuador. How long can this virus last after all?

Diana arrives just as Isabela Island shuts down to protect its residents. Trapped with even the hotels closed, a local grandmother adopts Diana.

Mind you, Diana doesn't speak the language. Nor does she have any extra cash.

Plus, with little to no internet and cell service, Diana can barely communicate with Finn - who is just now realizing the seriousness of this virus. She's also just another tourista and now she's miserable.

Guiltily falling into relaxing island life and getting to know the locals, including a young woman who self-harms, Diana reevaluates her current Type A life plan.

Although she has the job of her dreams in Sotheby's competitive art scene, Diana is no longer sure about the kind of lover, daughter, and career-driven woman she wishes to be.

For books set in Ecuador, Wish You Were Here will enlighten you about the effects of tourism, good and bad.

True to Picoult, she also won't skirt around pandemic 'politics,' its effects on hospitals and staff, and mask-wearing.

You go, girl! At the same time, Picoult addresses themes of mental health, families, and the importance of science.

Lastly, Picoult promises to transport you to the Galápagos Islands. Swim with the sea lions and spy flamingos in pink lagoons.

Read Wish You Were Here: |

13. New Wave By Jennifer Ann Shore

If you are looking for indie books set in Ecuador, Jennifer Ann Shore has a dystopian and feminist YA book series for you, The Islands Of Anarchy.

New Wave is the first in the series and is set loosely in the Galápagos Islands. Enter a world of poverty and famine while those in power thrive just like the Capitol of The Hunger Games.

Those in control divide Society into sectors laid out across islands. Each island and its people perform specific societal roles.

Trapped in a world that she loves but equally despises, Mol attempts to hawk her deceased mother's necklace to buy food and is caught. Mol becomes a prisoner and key player in a revolution.

In a twist, though, Mol also falls for the man who helped create and control this unjust system. Watch as Mol builds relationships, falters, and learns how to fight like a warrior with her words and weapons.

Find an uplifting story of courage that deeply resonates with all that we need to fix in modern-day society.

Read New Wave: | | Book Review

Save Your Favorite Books Set In Ecuador For Later
Grab your favorite books on Ecuador here:
1. Book of the Month: Get the month's hottest new and upcoming titles from Book of the Month. You might snag an early release or debut author. Along with selecting a book a month, find terrific add-ons, both trendy and lesser-known titles.
2. Audible Plus: From Amazon, listen to Amazon Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks. They add new titles every week.
3. Amazon Prime: Don't miss Amazon First Reads - early access to Kindle books. Get fast delivery as well as movies, music, Originals, shows, and more.
4. Or, start your trial of Amazon Video for movies and tv series on demand.

What are your favorite Ecuadorian books?

Which books set in Ecuador have you read? Are there any more you recommend or want to read? Let us know in the comments.

Where To Head Next:
Best Movies Set In Ecuador
Brazilian Books
Books Across South America
Books Around The World
This post is originally part of our 2022 Uncorked Reading Challenge

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
13 Important Books About Ecuador | The Uncorked Librarian

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Travel to South America with the best books about Ecuador. These Ecuadorian books are sure to teach you more and take you there. If you are traveling to Ecuador via plane or armchair, which Ecuador books should you read before going? Below, find translated Ecuadorian literature, short stories, thrillers, and fantasy books about Ecuador to transport you there.

# data[].attributes.body
The biggest reason for Ecuadorians are leaving Ecuador is that most Ecuadorian migrants are looking for work after the pandemic left them unemployed or cut off their main sources of income. Ecuador's Ministry of Labor reported more than 700,000 jobs were lost between March 2020 and March 2021, and just over half have been recovered.

Source: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2021/08/13/a-heartbreaking-exodus-more-people-from-ecuador-feel-forced-to-migrate-to-the-us/

# data[].attributes.headline
From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez

# data[].attributes.subject
From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez

# data[].attributes.body
April 6 and 8, 2023 5:00-9:00 PM

Solar Arts Building, Minneapolis, MN

Victor Yepez resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Victor graduated with a degree in sculpture and print making from the School of Fine Arts, Central University in Quito, Ecuador.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez

This evocative collection highlights the beauty and power of illustrations as a medium for storytelling and self-expression.

From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez - an evening of art and soul, hosted by the Solar Arts Building. Join us as we celebrate a special collection of sketches and drawings by the master Victor Yepez, a multifaceted artist who expresses his love for life as a muralist, painter, sculptor and musician. Victor's creations embody the essence of creativity, evoking soulful emotions with loads of inspiration. From 5-9pm immerse yourself in the beauty of his artwork, accompanied by the soulful melodies of live music.

Experience the love & passion that Victor Yepez has for the arts during an artist talk at 8:30pm. Visit over 30+ artists with Open Studios & Galleries. Free and open to the public. Kids & families welcome.

Live Music 2nd floor Gallery Stage: TBD
5-8pm

About the artist: Victor Yepez resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a art studio in the Solar Arts Building. Through his work as a sculptor and muralist as well as an art teacher, Victor Yepez has exposed many people to the power and healing that art can provide. Found objects and recycled materials, especially metal, influence many of Yepez's sculptures while rich colors and movement are hallmarks of his murals. Victor graduated with a degree in sculpture and print making from the School of Fine Arts, Central University in Quito, Ecuador.

Event Photos

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
from the heart a sojourn into the soul of victor yepez at solar arts building

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez This evocative collection highlights the beauty and power of illustrations as a medium for storytelling and self-expression. From The Heart: A sojourn into the soul of Victor Yepez - an evening of art and soul, hosted by the Solar Arts Building.

# data[].attributes.headline
Scan this QR Code to discover Ecuador Manta!

# data[].attributes.subject
Scan this QR Code to discover Ecuador Manta!

# data[].attributes.headline
Ecuadorian Cuisine at Chimborazo in Minneapolis!

# data[].attributes.subject
Ecuadorian Cuisine at Chimborazo in Minneapolis!