Aquí Mercado

Aquí Mercado is a Latinx-centered marketplace that uplifts and celebrates POC and LGBTQ+ makers, performers, and entrepreneurs. The mercado is known for its vibrant energy, curated cultural programming, and dedication to economic equity by creating platforms where underrepresented communities can thrive.

Vendors range from artisan crafts and fashion to food, beverages, and wellness products, with a special emphasis on community connection and cultural pride.

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin

We are a non-profit, traditional Folklore dance group located in Kent, WA. Our goal is to teach and connect with our culture through Folklore so that youth from our community can learn about the love, knowledge and discipline our ancestors endured for their art.

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin is much more than just a dance group, we are a family! Together we’ve performed at many community events like: Las Fiesta Patrias at the Washington State Fair, the Tacoma Mosaic Festival, the Tricities Mariachi & More Festival, Emerald Downs special events and many more!

We believe in creating a space for our dancers to laugh, bond and create unforgettable memories. This is why we plan special outings like camping trips, group picnics, and other bonding events. These activities give us the opportunity to build lifelong friendships.

Growing Contigo LLC

Growing Contigo is a community-rooted economic empowerment consulting firm offering culturally relevant business coaching, training opportunities, and small business support services. We remove barriers in accessing professional services for those who face linguistic, geographic, or cultural barriers. We work across industries to bring together businesses, nonprofits, and local government agencies to create opportunities for building generational wealth for BIPOC communities. Together, we are building stronger communities through economic empowerment.

Grupo Folklorico Citlali

Grupo Folklorico Citlali was establish in 2012 in Burien, WA. Since then, the group has grown to nearly 40 dancers. Our dancers ages range from the ages of 5 to 24. Our mission is to share our love of dance with each performance that we do.

Nepantla Cultural Arts

Founded in October 2018 by Jake Prendez & Judy Avitia-Gonzalez, The Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery is a multi-use multi-cultural accessible arts gallery grounded in the Chicana/o Latinx arts traditions. In 2024 Nepantla won bronze in the Seattle Times “Best in the PNW in the Art Gallery category.

The Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery is located on the border of West Seattle and the White Center neighborhood. We host monthly art exhibitions focused on marginalized communities and communities of color. We offer an ever growing gift shop with unique collection of apparel, jewelry, handmade gifts, and amazing works of art by local and national artists. The Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery also serves as a community space for events such as arts related lectures and workshops, open mics, and community forums. The Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery serves as the Latinx/Chicanx arts hub of Seattle. We strive to provide a welcoming space for community to celebrate cultura.

Nepantla is a Nahuatl (Aztec language) term which describes being in the middle or the space in the middle. The term was popularized by Chicana writer/scholar Gloria Anzaldua. Most often the term references endangered communities, cultures or gender who due to colonialism/marginalization or historical trauma, that engage in resistance strategies of survival. Nepantla becomes the alternative space in which to live, heal, function and create.

SAZÓN SEATTLE

Northwest Latin Dance Community and DeeJays

Tamborazo Pura Lumbre

Trenza con Listones

Trenza con Listones provided by Sarah Espinoza. A varietry of traditional and modern takes on Central American ribbon braiding with your choice of satin ribbons.