La Cosecha Galeria - Literally translated means, “The Harvest Gallery”, but metaphorically it has a much deeper meaning. Instead of looking elsewhere for sustenance, to grow and feed off our own talent. In 2002 the first Latino owned and managed art gallery in the greater Cleveland metro¬politan area was born, La Cosecha Galeria (The Harvest Gallery). But it stood for much more; it was an understa
nding, a union, an opportunity to display an identity. The ability to open the doors to other artists as an outlet to what is possible. Well received by the community, who until then were starved for a place to showcase their culture and artistic abilities. It always held a warm place in their heart and a revered memory for those that worked with them. Founded by the vision of 3 artists,
Palin Perez-Jackson (1973-2009) - Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Brooklyn, New York. This trailblazing enterpriser had made art his profession...made it his life. Gabriel Gonzalez – Was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. His family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1984, where he grew up on West 25th and Clark. He attended high school at Cleveland School of the Arts and graduated in 1999. Gonzalez continued his education at Ohio University where he studied Art and photography. Will “Topiltzin” Sanchez – Born Guillermo Sanchez Jr., in the small town of Adrian, Michigan. Of Mexican decent, he first embraced his culture at a very young age due to his great grandfathers’ history of struggle to be recognized as a people. To be accepted both as another citizen of America the society as a whole and to continue the long tradition of revolution of thought in a country born of rebelliousness. After the passing of Palin Perez Jackson (1973-2009), it reignited a passion to bring a lasting memorial to the public of one of Cleveland’s most influential artist, entrepreneur and patron of his culture.
Art for the Individual. Media for the Masses. To make use of what is available, in the area, the fruit at hand.
