Book of Inspirations

Materials: Cardboard, construction or printer paper, glue, yarn, scissors, hole-puncher, and crayons or colored pencils Directions: Create a book of your biggest inspirations! Whose legacy would you like to carry on? Who inspires you to create and express yourself? Choose 3-5 artists and leaders featured on Art Sphere’s interactive program …

Draw a Chupacabra!

The name “Chupacabra” literally means “goat sucker.” First reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, the Chupacabra gained its name from being blamed for the attacks on goats, sheep, and other domestic animals. The Chupacabra is said to have always left uneaten carcasses of the attacked animals, but not before draining the blood …

Make Your Own Vejigante Mask

The vejigante is the most renowned folkloric demon in Puerto Rican culture. In festivals, people dress with vejigante masks and dance to the sound of timbaleros playing the drums.  Decorate and color your own vejigante mask.   Cut out holes of eyes, nose, and mouth Glue a popsicle stick to the back of your mask  Have fun with it! …