Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to present the 48th annual Segundo de Febrero exhibition titled The 48th Annual El Segundo de Febrero: Esperanza Brava.

Centro Cultural Aztlan has produced and presented the annual Segundo de Febrero exhibit since 1977 in an effort to preserve Mexican American history and culture. This exhibit commemorates the 176th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the ending of the U.S. Mexican war, and the redistribution of a border—creating a new bicultural citizenry with a new consciousness of Mexican American dual identity, history, culture, and traditions.

Segundo de Febrero: Esperanza Brava
A wild hope for better, how we continue to celebrate our roots fiercely as they become the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. This year’s exhibit, Esperanza Brava, celebrates our endurance through adversity and the hope for what can be. What we hope for our future and that of our descendants while being led by the resilience of our ancestors. As we face challenges one thing that has always been a constant teaching within our culture is the unrelenting hope for a better tomorrow. We continue to survive, thrive, and evolve under constant oppression. We persist. This year’s artists provide a rich and diverse view into the bicultural experience and how it is always a source of inspiration. Never leaving behind their roots but instead embracing them as they create. This exhibit aims to showcase the Multifaceted Mexican-American experience that includes Chicanos, Tejanos, Migrants, and Recent Immigrants. The vibrant tapestry of Mexican-American culture exhibits a blend of traditional and modern influences that continue to evolve and enrich the American cultural landscape.

Opening Reception:

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025