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At PRAA, we believe that the arts are not extra—they are essential. They teach our young people to tell their stories, take pride in their roots, and imagine new possibilities.

At PRAA, we believe that art is a powerful force for change, and the voices of Puerto Rican women deserve to be heard, celebrated, and supported—not just in March, but every day of the year.

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations are grappling with an uncertain funding landscape. Recent shifts in federal grant policies have left many cultural institutions facing an unpredictable financial future.

For arts institutions like the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is more than a trend—it is a responsibility deeply embedded in our mission.

As we closely monitor the impacts of recent executive orders, it is clear that changes at the federal level could significantly challenge our ability to fulfill our mission.

At the heart of this Puerto Rican cultural movement are artists like Rauw Alejandro, Bad Bunny, and PJ Sin Suela. Through their music and activism, they are doing what PRAA has championed for 27 years.

Our Somos Uno - Latin Music Project, which operates in partnership with federally funded community schools’ initiatives, is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change.

We are excited to announce that our board of directors has appointed Ignacio Lopez, Ed.D., as the new Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Alliance (PRAA).

Over the years, PRAA has worked to forge a creative pathways that bring new awareness, understanding, and appreciation to the artistic expressions of Puerto Rico. This has leveraged PRAA as a leading national arts institution exhibiting artistic excellence.

Nelly Camacho’s family shares powerful memories of migration, discrimination, and resilience—from struggles in 1950s Chicago to building pride in Puerto Rican heritage, unity, and perseverance across generations.

José Vélez shares his story at the Faces of Puerto Rican Migration exhibition opening, reflecting on family, heritage, and the Puerto Rican migration experience.

Jaime Rivera shares his personal story as part of PRAA’s El Archivo Project, reflecting on heritage, lived experiences, and the importance of preserving Puerto Rican culture and community history for future generations.

In 2016 PRAA established a formal program partnership with the El Conservatorio Musica de Puerto Rico aimed at creating a foundation for curriculum development, instructional backing, staff guidance, master classes, performance opportunities, internships, and student exchanges.