Art We There Yet is an initiative by artists José Luis Vílchez and Cora Rose. Our mission is to create art highlighting the challenges, diversity, and shared humanity of peoples across the Americas.
Aboard a bus converted into an art and recording studio, we are traveling 30,000 miles across North, Central, and South America. The goal of the project is twofold:
To create a vast portfolio of visual art, photographs, film, music, and soundscapes inspired by the peoples and landscapes of the Americas.
To volunteer our time to provide free murals, art workshops, and performances in communities lacking access to arts funding.
Why? Because art is powerful. We are using art and music to illustrate that diversity is our greatest strength, emphasizing our shared humanity. We also believe everyone deserves access to public art and arts education, so we are providing free arts programming in communities that need it the most.
Becoming a sponsor demonstrates a commitment to supporting the arts in underserved communities. It demonstrates a dedication to the value of diversity and respecting the humanity of every person. We welcome support from individuals, organizations, and companies that share this vision. Your support goes directly to the operating costs of the project and is fully tax-deductible.
. José Luis Vílchez is a fine art painter, and professional photographer from Nicaragua. He is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), and served as Co-Founder and Director of International Relations at Lido Art Center in Guangzhou, China. He has traveled to over 70 countries with his camera in tow, using travel as the inspiration for his art practice. His photography has been published by National Geographic, and his fine art has been shown in exhibitions in China, Nicaragua, Romania, India, and the USA.
Cora Rose is a songwriter and record producer from the United States. Her work has been featured in film, theater, and television, including the award-winning films and NBC’s Parks & Recreation. Her original score for Taming Wild: Pura Vida garnered an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Druk International Film Festival. Cora has conducted songwriting and arts workshops for students throughout the country.
