Remembering the Struggle: the Watsonville Cannery Strikes of 1985-1987 is a public remembrance process taking place from July to September 2008. [ more... ]
Please mark your calendars for the "Remembering the Struggle" Opening Events!
Viernes Cultural | Watsonville Downtown Plaza
Participants will enjoy the music, song, and poetry of local performing artists as well as invited speakers at this Community Remembrance Celebration. Viernes Cultural is a committee of individuals who organize cultural events in the Plaza on the first Friday of month, usually September through May.
Procession from Plaza to Gallery
Come join us for a sidewalk procession through Downtown Watsonville. Former strikers will lead the community procession starting at the Watsonville Plaza after the Viernes Cultural event. We will walk to the Pajaro Valley Gallery to enjoy the Exhibit Opening Reception of "Remembering the Struggle."
Pajaro Valley Arts Council hosts the Exhibit Opening Reception | 37 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
At the reception visitors will be able to view the newly installed artwork of "Remembering the Struggle." Participants will be able to meet and mingle with contributing artists and get a "taste of Watsonville" through local food and celebration.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions please contact Carmina at (831) 536-4436 or pvacStrikeExhibit@gmail.com