The Burrito Files - Cynthia

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? Yes
What are you doing downtown today? Volunteer at El Centro for Tucson Tours (Board Member of El Centro)
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? abandon, lively weekends
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? more Tucson artist boutiques, shops, music and restaurants of all cultures.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Ringling Brothers parade to the TCC. (Ringling Brothers would put on a special show for kids in the neighborhood and let them see the animals up close)
Self-interview, Photo by Julie Ray, 11/09/08

The Burrito Files - Joe

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? Yes.
What are you doing downtown today? Board member of El Centro since day one.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Needs more activity.
If downtown Tucson was a burrito what would be in it? Me.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? We developed El Centro. I am a native, bilingual Tucson who does not forget my culture.
Photo & interview by Kim & Marcus Eldon, 11/08/08

The Burrito Files - Mike

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? No. Boston, Philadelphia.
What are you doing downtown today? Looking to do an art project at El Centro
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? cold, uninhabited, commercial
If downtown Tucson was a burrito what would be in it? bland, no taste
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? A restaurant or two and 4th Avenue
Self-interview. Photo by Julie Ray, 11/08/08

Open Studio Tour A Success!

The Open Studio Tour at El Centro Cultural de las Americas was a success. We did 20+ interviews and enjoyed the work of artists Therese Perreault, Kim Eldon, Jennifer Casados, April Romo de Vivar, Mariana Caballero, Cristina Cardenas, and Samuel Ace. Thanks to everyone who participated and stopped by!

Front of El Centro on Broadway

Burrito cart set up in courtyard

Magnet board of past Burrito Files answers

Burrito Files in Open Studio Tour!

For a complete list of participating artists and studios visit the TPAC website.