Samuel Sánchez González

Place: Corozal

Born: 1929

Death: 2014

Biography:

Samuel Sánchez González. Corozal, P.R., 1929 - Chicago, U.S.A., 2014. Biography Details. Painter and graphic artist. In 1951 Sánchez was awarded a prize by the Center for Puerto Rican Art on the occasion of his first individual exhibition in San Juan. Samuel Sánchez is a Puerto Rican artist who was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico in 1929 and died in Chicago, United States in 2014. He was a painter and graphic artist. In 1951, he was awarded a prize by the Center for Puerto Rican Art on the occasion of his first individual exhibition in San Juan. This exhibition is the result of the collaboration of the country’s institutions, museums, and cultural centers, and is part of the activities of the Year of Puerto Rico, which is being celebrated throughout 2015. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) has 24 galleries, three auditoriums, a library, a restaurant, a museum shop, and a sculpture garden. The museum's Board of Trustees is made up of prominent members of Puerto Rican society, and its annual reports and 990 forms can be found on the museum's website. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free for Puerto Rico residents. Parking is available for a fee. The museum's collections include works by Puerto Rican artists from the 19th century to the present, as well as a collection of Latin American art. The museum also has a strong educational program, with classes and workshops for children and adults. The museum's library has a large collection of books and resources on art and art history, and is open to the public. The museum's restaurant, Sapore, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The museum's shop, Tienda MAPR, sells a variety of items related to art and the museum, including books, prints, and jewelry. The museum's sculpture garden, Jardín Escultórico, features sculptures by Puerto Rican artists and is open to the public. The museum's website has information on current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as the museum's hours, admission, and parking. The museum's social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, provide updates on exhibitions, events, and programs. The museum's email address is [info@mapr.org](mailto:info@mapr.org), and the museum's phone number is (787) 977-6277.