Visitenos, which has been provided in collaboration with Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas-a performance focused community organization, offers visiting groups and K-12 grade students and their teachers fun, practical, and tangible learning experiences aimed at promoting self-understanding, self-respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity. At least two weekly 1½ hour classes are offered to groups of up to 30 participants with a curriculum that meets criteria outlined in the Philadelphia School District Visual Arts Standards and Multicultural Competencies complementing school based programs. Tactual, visual, movement and manual experiences engage participants in creative exploration of different Latino cultures through videos of traditional dances, music records, and hands-on experiences with vejigante masks, drawing and painting, dance, T-shirt decorating, and more. Participating teachers receive examples of lesson plans along with information on further workshops, educational materials, and communications regarding future events. Tours are arranged ahead of time and are tailored to the specific requests of the group coordinator. To arrange visits please contact Dora Viacava at (215) 426-3311.