The Truth In This Art with the Founder & Creative Director of Tola’s Room Christina Delgado

Christina Delgado underscores the importance of connection, collaboration, and uplifting cultural identities. In this episode of “The Truth in This Art,” host Rob Lee welcomes back Christina Delgado, a Baltimore-based photographer, curator, and founder of Tolas Room, a Puerto Rican home museum and cultural space. The discussion centers on Christina’s efforts to celebrate and educate visitors about Puerto Rican and New York Rican culture and history, particularly within Baltimore’s local Boricua narrative. Christina shares her journey as an artist and cultural worker, emphasizing community engagement, the challenges of gentrification, and the role of art in preserving cultural heritage.

You may also check out her first interview with Rob through this link.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.

About “The Truth In This Art“

Hosted by Rob Lee, “The Truth In This Art” podcast dives into the heart of creativity and its influence on the community. This arts and culture podcast from Baltimore highlights artists discussing their ideas, sharing insights, and telling impactful stories. Through these artist interviews, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the creative economy and artistic life in Baltimore. 

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