Join us for the opening reception of José L. Santos’ mixed media solo exhibition Pressing Against the Thorns.

José L. Santos’ new work features large, three-dimensional relief sculptural paintings that reflect his Portuguese cultural roots. The pieces incorporate imagery such as rosary beads, family members, hearts, thorns, Portuguese crosses, and self-portraits, among others. Santos draws inspiration from his personal family history, using photographs to create realistic images that capture the generational evolution of his family—from a time when they lived off the land in Portugal to the contemporary emotions of pain, struggle, and success experienced by those now living in Massachusetts.

Venue Information:

The Multicultural Arts Center is located at 41 Second Street in Cambridge, MA. Please enter at the ground floor entrance and visit the Box Office on your right as you enter.

Once you check in, you will head upstairs to the theater. There is an elevator and staircase for access to the theater.

Seating is general admission. Box Office will open an hour before the show starts, so you are welcome to arrive early. Feel free to visit our gallery before the show begins.

Getting There:

The Multicultural Arts Center is located just a few blocks from the Green line Lechmere MBTA Station.

The East Cambridge Parking Garage is entered off Spring Street, between First & Second Streets, one block away from us, and open 24/7.