exploring immigration issues through art
The Conference planning committee has created an art gallery inside the Exhibit Hall where local artists as well as our very own NUFP Alum Claudia Ramirez Islas, will be displaying some of their extremely powerful and meaningful artwork.
Artwork by Lewis & Clark College NUFP Alumna Claudia Ramirez Islas will be on display throughout the 2012 NASPA Annual Conference. Produced as part of her senior art project, the goal of the artwork is to serve as a catalyst to shed new light on a controversial and heated topic that has directly and indirectly impacted the lives of many people all over the world. Through her artwork and public forums, Ramirez Islas is working to educate on topics of immigration regarding deportation, working class immigrants, the hardships of crossing the U.S. borders, the DREAM Act, human rallies, new immigration laws, and other topics illustrated through her paintings. Claudia will be on-hand during scheduled times to talk about her pieces and answer any questions.