Alianza Monarca is a multicultural arts collective that supports accessible folklore and arts programming and organizes cultural events in South Philadelphia.
Mission
Our mission is to sustain and amplify the cultural heritage of our community members and foster belonging and connection both within and across cultural groups.
Vision
We envision a South Philadelphia where cultural traditions are living forces that connect generations, bridge communities, and forge networks of collective resilience, mutual support, and community power.
How We Work
We believe relational trust, built through shared cultural life, is the foundation of a resilient community.
Community Parterships
We partner with cultural groups already doing meaningful work, providing in-kind or financial support to help keep their programming accessible.
Responsive Programming
We organize arts and practical workshops that respond to the evolving interests and needs of our community.
Special Events
We host public cultural events to bring the community together and celebrate the work and growth happening across our partnerships and programs.
Our Roots
Alianza Monarca is a newly formalized umbrella for an existing community of artists and organizers engaged in grassroots work. It is grounded in the collaboration between Andrea García Espinal, director of the Mexican folkloric dance group Ñuuxakun, and Alma Figueroa González, who has led community painting workshops for Hispanic families in South Philadelphia since 2021. They connected through a shared commitment to expanding access to arts and cultural opportunities, and began organizing events and opening doors for community members to share their talents.
