Seven Sundays: “The Gaucho” Opening Reception

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The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th St) is excited to present “The Gaucho,” a captivating exhibition showcasing the works of Ivete Vaz de Castro Martinez, a visual artist and the Executive Director and founder of the Med City Art Festival in Rochester. The exhibit will run from February 1 to March 15, 2026, with an opening reception on Sunday, February 1, from 1-4pm. “The Gaucho” celebrates a rich cultural heritage shaped by the landscapes across five countries – Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and southern Bolivia – and by two languages – Portuguese and Spanish. Born in Uruguay and raised in Brazil, Ivete Vaz has a profound connection to Gaucho culture, which is beautifully reflected in her artwork. This project is made possible through generous funding from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC).

The opening event will also feature the second Sunday of Seven Sundays at WAC, where a live musical performance by local musicians Heidi Bryant & friends who will perform Piazzolla tango-style pieces and Bolling Suite for flute and jazz piano.

Seven Sundays is an arts and music series during 2026 where a musical performance will be paired with each newly hung visual art exhibit. All seven events are free. This series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SEMAC thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.