Festival Visión
Join us on August 13, 2024, from 3–8 PM in Congress Park and the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, NY, for a multifaceted celebration of Latino/e art, music, and community. Enjoy the Estamos Aquí Photography Exhibition, Latino/e Street Festival, and Concert in the Park—there’s something for everyone!
Latino/e Artisan Street Fair
This expansion of our Visión celebration includes an inaugural Latino/e Street Fair as a part of Festival Visión. Latino/e artisans will be displaying artwork, jewelry, crafts, and accessories for the home. Children's activities will include face painting and more!
Event: Festival Visión: Latino/e Artisan Street Fair
Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Time: 3–8 PM
Location: Outside the Canfield Casino in Congress Park - East Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Estamos Aquí (We Are Here) Exhibition & Live Performances
From 5–8 PM inside the Canfield Casino, we invite you to the 17th annual Visión: Estamos Aquí (We Are Here), a curated black-and-white photography exhibit featuring the work of Saratoga’s Latino/e immigrant community. LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County EOC, holds an annual photography workshop that teaches the basic concepts and techniques of photography and storytelling. The project brings together people from across the community and around the globe.
Estamos Aquí (We Are Here) empowers the voices of the Latino/e community by claiming the narrative and centering the voices of the Latino/e immigrant community in the Saratoga County region of upstate NY. Live performances will also take place inside the Casino during the exhibition, and a selection of light refreshments will be available.
Event: 17th Annual Visión: Estamos Aquí Latino Artists Photography Exhibition Opening Reception
Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Time: 5–8 PM
Location: Inside the Canfield Casino in Congress Park - 1 E Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-vision
$10 - General Admission
$50 - Admission + Donation to Support LifeWorks' Immigrant Services Programs
All proceeds from ticket sales support LifeWorks Immigrant Services!
Concert in the Park
Festival Visión concludes with a FREE, public concert in Congress Park at 7 PM by Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra presented by Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga, Saratoga Arts and the City of Saratoga Springs and sponsored by LifeWorks Community Action.
Event: Festival Visión: Concert in Congress Park
Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Time: 7–8:30 PM
Location: War Memorial in Congress Park
Festival Visión Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring Festival Visión? We offer various levels of giving—no amount is too small! Please contact Ruth Hernández-Ríos, Director of Immigrant Services, at (518) 222-5932 to explore sponsorship opportunities.
Interested in volunteering at Festival Visión? We always welcome extra hands to ensure everything runs smoothly. Please contact Ruth Hernández-Ríos, Director of Immigrant Services, at (518) 222-5932 to discuss roles and shifts.
Participate in Festival Visión 2025
Are you a Latino/e artist, food vendor, or artisan interested in joining our annual celebration? Or do you know someone who might be? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Ruth Hernández-Ríos, Director of Immigrant Services, at (518) 222-5932 to explore the possibilities.
General Festival Visión Inquiries
For all other Festival Visión questions, please contact us at (518) 222-5932.