# CREATIVES TO FOLLOW IN 2022: OBRA Collective

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/creatives-to-follow-in-2022-obra-collective/
> Updated: 2022-01-25T02:23:35+00:00
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> Categories: CLT Creatives | Contributors: Amanda Lea

CREATIVES TO FOLLOW IN '22: OBRA COLLECTIVE Instagram: @obracollective⁣ Website: obracollective.wordpress.com⁣ OBRA (Observe, Bridge, Respond, Art)

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## CREATIVES TO FOLLOW IN ’22: OBRA COLLECTIVE

**Instagram:**[@obracollective](https://www.instagram.com/obracollective/)⁣
 **Website:** [obracollective.wordpress.com⁣](https://obracollective.wordpress.com/)

**OBRA (Observe, Bridge, Respond, Art) Collective** is a group of Latinx, immigrant and undocumented and ally artists. The group aims to create a space for immigrant and Latin@ voices through interdisciplinary art practices including visual art, writing, music and more. OBRA also brings bilingual artistic experiences to the Spanish speaking communities of Charlotte.⁣
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 Last year was a big one for OBRA. They partnered with **[MoRa](https://www.instagram.com/moraclt/)** to create “Tapestry,” a wrapped mural at the corner of Idlewild and Monroe Roads illustrating the diversity of East Charlotte. They also announced their first physical location in[**VAPA Center**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/vapa-the-visual-and-performing-arts-center/). “We are thrilled to have a gallery, artist studios and photography dark room at VAPA Center and invite Latin@ artists to join us,” OBRA said. We think they’re just getting warmed up.

### **RAISING THE BAR**

For 2022, OBRA says they hope to reach more families and communities to amplify more voices through the art-making process. ⁣
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 And, OBRA’s first show in four years! [“Amor y Desamores” (“Love and Heartbreak”)](https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9LCqFptu4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) will be hosted at [Petra’s Bar](https://www.instagram.com/petrasbar/) on Friday, Feb. 4. It will feature works by 12 artists, plus musical performances by Bravo Pueblo, Florecita and Quisol.⁣

### **WHAT’S NEXT?**⁣

▶️ Join OBRA’s “Sketchybeer” meetups the second Friday of the month to engage with Latin@ and immigrant artists.⁣
 ▶️ Visit their gallery and studio at VAPA Center.⁣
 ▶️ [Follow OBRA Collective](https://www.instagram.com/obracollective/) so you don’t miss out on more cool things in 2022!⁣
 ▶️ Attend their show on Feb. 4!⁣
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 And, keep your eye on our channel this month as we continue to highlight other exciting creatives we’re watching closely in 2022. It’s going to be an amazing year. ⁣ Come with us on the journey.⁣