MATRIA - Opening exhibition

The opening exhibition of MATRIA, a photo series by local artist Michelle Falcón Fontánez, will be showcased at Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke on Thursday Nov 14th from 5pm-7pm. MATRIA uplifts the stories of five Puerto Rican women that have made significant contributions in Holyoke. These leaders have dedicated themselves to making positive change in our community through activism, preserving history, fighting for accessible education, connecting community members with resources and engaging in volunteer work.

The community leaders featured in this project include: Gladys Lebrón-Martínez, María Salgado-Cartagena, Marisela Alvarado, Marisol Fontánez Cuadrado, and Yamaris Rivera.

Join us on November 14th from 5pm to 7pm at Wistariahurst Museum to honor these local legends and experience the exceptional photographic work of Michelle Falcón Fontanez.
Entrance to Wistariahurst is free and open to the public during operating hours, please email info@wistariahurst.org to inquire about open hours and when you can see this beautiful exhibit.

After its debut at Wistariahurst, Matria will move in Spring 2025 to Holyoke’s Puerto Rican Cultural District on Main Street, inviting an even broader audience to witness and celebrate these women's journeys.

Learn more about the project, artist & community legends at: falconfontanezfoto.com/matria