Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival

What is the Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival?
Pronounced "too-lee-PAHN-ess" - means "tulips" in Spanish. Tulipanes is a free annual festival celebrating Latino culture through music, art & film.

Why was Tulipanes created?
Tulipanes was founded in the year 2000 as a grassroots, cultural arts organization in order to celebrate the historic contribution of Latinos to the prosperity of the West Michigan region and beyond;

• To provide a city-wide celebration of Latino success stories through a variety of cultural art forms during Hispanic Heritage Month.
• To challenge negative stereotypes about Latinos by providing affirming, educational and cultural activities.
• Tulipanes hosts a free, annual festival that highlights Latino success stories, which serve as a role model to our youth and future generations.
• Tulipanes is a venue for the promotion and advocacy of quality, Latino-themed family film entertainment and educational events.

Is Tulipanes a non-profit organization?
Yes, Tulipanes is a 501(c)(3) Michigan nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, paid executive director and hundreds of volunteers. The event runs solely on donations, corporate sponsorships and an annual fundraiser.

Are donations to Tulipanes tax deductible?
Yes!

Why would I want to attend Tulipanes?

• Learn about diverse Hispanic groups, people and culture.
• Great for families: kids, youth, and seniors.
• Interesting, high quality shows and exhibits for film and art lovers of all types.
• Meet exciting Latino industry reps and personalities.
• Visit the beautiful City of Holland , with its historic Dutch culture and charming quality of life.

When is the next Tulipanes Festival?
Tulipanes is held every year over Labor Day weekend. The 2007 dates are August 30-September 2, 2007.

Where can I write to Tulipanes?
Our address is: Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, PO Box 1455, Holland, MI  49422.

What type of events does Tulipanes host?

• Film contest celebrating Latino achievement, family and culture.
• Other types of Latino themed films ranging from the "golden era" to the present.
• Special talks given by Latino artists, film industry reps, scholars, musicians, etc.
• Art Exhibits, Live Music, Dancing, Teen and Children's Events.
• Most events are in English, while some are in Spanish or are Bilingual.

Where can I get a schedule of this year's Tulipanes Festival events?

• Visit the schedule page of our website which always provides the latest event schedule so you can plan in advance to attend this year's Tulipanes festival.
• To obtain a free copy of the Tulipanes Event Guide, published courtesy of The Holland Sentinel, contact the Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau via email: info@holland.org, phone (616) 394-0000 or Toll Free: (800) 506-1299.

How much are Tulipanes event tickets?
Tulipanes events are free for 2007 with the exception of the Salsa Night ($10) and the Opera (TBD).

Where is the Tulipanes Festival held?

• The Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival is held in and around Centennial Park, in downtown Holland, Michigan, which is located on the West Coast of beautiful Lake Michigan.
• There is plenty of parking available, and all of the venues are within walking distance of each other.
• Approximately 3 hours north of Chicago, IL.
• Approximately 3 hours west of Detroit, MI.
• Approximately 40 minutes west of Grand Rapids, MI.
• Visit www.holland.org for more information about Holland, Michigan.
• Holland Quick FAQs: Population 35,048; second fastest growing county in Michigan (26.9% increase in ten years).

How can I volunteer at the Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival?
We'd love to have you volunteer for this great event. If you would like to lend a hand, pleae send Angie Hanks, our volunteer coorindation an e-mail,  volunteer@tulipanes.org.

Is it too late to get involved in, or provide financial support to this year's Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival?
It's never too late!

The overall mission of the Tulipanes Festival is to continue to improve the quality of life for ALL of our future generations by providing positive messages about Latinos.

We want to keep our events free so that we can continue to provide underprivileged children and families of all ages and groups with access to quality educational events.

Most festival-related costs are provided to us either free of charge, at a reduced cost, or are donated so that we can continue to serve our region's population in this wonderful way. We believe that positive messages about people enhance everyone's quality of life.

Tulipanes continues to build and develop its existing and future festival events on a year-round basis. We will do our best to accommodate your generous donation as our scheduling permits.

If you are intersted in sponsorship opportunities contact Roxanne de Roo at (616) 405-7356 or sponsorships@tulipanes.org.

Who can I talk to for more information about the Tulipanes Festival?

Carolina Contreras-Hernandez
Film Chair
films@tulipanes.org

Roxanne de Roo
Director of Development/Sponsorship
sponsorships@tulipanes.org

Angie Hanks
Volunteer Chair
volunteer@tulipanes.org