Los Emigrantes to City Hall, An Exhibit with Works by Antonio Cortes
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Popular North America (BPNA),
one of the country's leading community banks, today celebrates its 112th
Anniversary and National Hispanic Heritage Month with the unveiling of "Un
verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes", an art exhibit featuring the
works of renowned Puerto Rican artist Antonio Cortes, and by Making Dreams
Happen for five local organizations selected to receive this year's DreamMaker
Award from the Banco Popular Foundation, dedicated to support community
empowerment initiatives.
"I cannot think of a better way to honor Banco Popular's 112th year of
history and community legacy than to recognize the invaluable contributions
community-based organizations make every day toward the betterment of our
region. I salute the five Central Florida 2005 DreamMaker Award recipient
organizations for their relentless commitment to education, economic and
cultural development of our communities throughout the region," expressed
Mercedes F. McCall, Central Florida-Region Executive for Banco Popular North
America.
During the anniversary reception, Honorable Buddy Dryer, Mayor of the City
of Orlando, joined McCall to congratulate representatives from the
award-winning organizations including: Hispanic Business Initiative Fund,
Central Florida Police Athletic League, Orlando Science Center, Hope & Help of
Central Florida and The Russell Home.
"I am pleased to join Banco Popular during its 112th anniversary
celebration, a significant milestone in today's changing financial world.
Banco Popular's commitment to providing much needed access to capital through
its top Small Business Administration lending program, has not only helped
thousands of area entrepreneurs achieve financial independence, but has also
made an invaluable contribution to the economic well being of our City,"
expressed Mayor Buddy Dryer, City of Orlando. "As we celebrate this year's
Hispanic Heritage Month, I stand proud with Banco Popular to acknowledge and
applaud the contributions of the Hispanic community to the cultural, civic and
economic mosaic of the City of Orlando. We are proud to welcome at City Hall
this year's Banco Popular exhibit Los Emigrantes by famed Puerto Rican artist
Antonio Cortes."
In line with Banco Popular's longstanding commitment to the arts, the Bank
celebrates the fourth installment of its annual traveling art program with the
unveiling of "Un verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes". The exhibit,
which will be on display at City Hall during the month of October, is a
celebration of the lives, struggles and experiences of Puerto Ricans and
Hispanics who relocate to the United States in search of their "American
Dream". Banco Popular along with the City of Orlando, Galos Corporation,
American Airlines, PanAmerican Express, A. Cueto Gallery, Telemundo Orlando
and the Orlando Sentinel, are the sponsors of this unique showcase of Antonio
Cortes' work.
About Los Emigrantes and Antonio Cortes:
In Los Emigrantes, Antonio Cortes captures the experiences lived by Puerto
Rican immigrants in New York during the 1980s and 1990s. Cortes lived and
studied in New York City for more than 10 years where he developed his craft
and style. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he holds an M.A. in Studio Art and has
furthered his studies in Columbia University. He has exhibited all over the
world with resounding success.
About Banco Popular:
Banco Popular North America is a subsidiary of Popular, Inc., with more
than $44 billion in assets and is ranked among the country's 30 largest bank
holding companies. BPNA operates 137 branches in California, Texas, Illinois,
New York, New Jersey and Florida. Popular, Inc. was named one of the "100 Best
Companies to Work For" in 2005 by FORTUNE Magazine and ranks among the top 10
Small Business Administration lenders in the country. Banco Popular was
founded 112 years ago in Puerto Rico. For more information, visit
http://www.bancopopular.com.
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