Our Lady of the Lake University, in collaboration with The Art of Four Art Initiative, will present “SOMOS: A Tapestry of Heritage,” a Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibition celebrating the histories, identities and lived experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino culture.
The free exhibition opens Thursday, Sept. 17, and will remain on display through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in the Main Building third-floor common hallway. It will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“SOMOS” features established and emerging artists of Mexican, Cuban, Honduran and Puerto Rican heritage, alongside students from OLLU’s art program. The intergenerational exhibition includes a father and daughter exhibiting their work, highlighting how culture, storytelling and artistic expression can be shared across generations.
Through a range of media, the works explore culture, identity, resilience, memory and belonging. Curated by Maria M. Williams, founder and cultural strategist of The Art of Four Art Initiative, the exhibition creates space for artists to share their cultures authentically and on their own terms.
“Our stories matter, and the way we choose to tell those stories matters,” Williams said. “Every artist brings a different experience, a different history, and a different perspective, and all of those stories belong in the tapestry of our heritage.”