An exhibition titled "Celebrate People's History: Latin America and the Art of Protest" has opened at the Chico State Museum of Anthropology in Chico, California. Housed in the Meriam Library Building, the show features protest art from Latin America and Latinx communities in the U.S., addressing topics such as Dolores Huerta, ICE raids, and local issues like the killing of Desmond Phillips. The exhibition includes works from Pedal Press, a Chico-based organization, and offers interactive print materials for K-12 and college students, with free field trips available for school groups.
This exhibition matters because it uses art as a tool for social change, encouraging viewers to learn from social justice history and apply those lessons to current movements. By connecting protest art to both regional and international issues, the show fosters critical thinking about how marginalized communities have mobilized for change. It also highlights the role of small, community-based organizations like Pedal Press in amplifying underrepresented voices, making art accessible as an educational resource for students and the public.