A Community Celebration at the Stowe Center

Join us for a teteo—a Dominican slang word for a lively party—as we close the exhibition What does it mean to be Human?, a collaboration between artist Amanda Mendoza and researcher Gamze Ozker.

Through intimate and reflective works, the exhibition explores what it means to be recognized as human within systems that determine whose rights are protected and whose are denied. Together, Mendoza and Ozker examine how compassion and dignity are lost—and reclaimed—through struggles for human rights.

We invite the community to gather in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s backyard for a celebration of joy, culture, and community as we close the exhibition the best way we know how—by coming together. Because Harriet’s backyard is for everyone.

What to Expect

• Car show featuring local enthusiasts in collaboration with Rad Stallions.
• Music and dancing
• Dominos and card games
• Arts & crafts for all ages
• Food vendors
• Local organizations tabling

If you are interested in displaying your car please email Miguel Santos

The Stowe Center Visitor Center will be open during the event, giving visitors the chance to experience Amanda Mendoza’s exhibition What does it mean to be Human? on its final day on view.

Food & Vendors

• Los Chamos Street Food
• Pika Food Truck
• Helena’s Casita

Community Organizations

Hartford Public Library • CT Fair Housing Center • Center for Latino Progress • Make the Road Connecticut • Sierra Club Connecticut • Hispanic Health Council • Night Fall Hartford • Lucinda’s House

Families and visitors of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required, but recommended.