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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (formerly, Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture) is a museum in Chicago dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people and of the Puerto Ricans in Chicago.[2] Founded in 2001, it is housed in the historic landmark Humboldt Park stables and receptory, near the Paseo Boricua.[3] It hosts visual arts exhibitions, community education, and festivals.[4][5] Its exhibitions have featured the artwork of Osvaldo Budet, Elizam Escobar, Antonio Martorell, Ramon Frade Leon, and Lizette Cruz, in addition to local Chicago or Puerto Rican artists.[6] The Institute also sponsors music events including an annual Navi-Jazz performance, described as a "fusion of Puerto Rican and African American musical elements."[7]

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