Julia Santos Solomon, Jose Acosta, Sandra Figueroa, Jose Gomez, Elisa Pritzker, Audrey Francis, Luz DeRosa, Salvador Arellano, Inez Giroldo, Rafael Figueroa, and Rubely Melo have their work featured as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. The artist were present for a reception Saturday, September 5, 2009. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The oil/cotton painting entitled "Carmen Miranda" by artist Audrey Francis was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

A crowd gathers for the artist reception at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The acrylic/mixed media piece entitled "4th of July" by artist Jose Acosta was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The digital painting on cavas entitled "Kanye" by artist Richard Diz was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The acrylic/canvas painting entitled "Homage to Pete" by artist Nestor Madalengoitia was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Theacrylic/mixed media piece entitled "I Do What I Want" by artist Jose Acosta was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The painting entitled "Magic Creation" by artist Josephine Monter was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The name cards of the 21 featured artist are laid out on a table at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon. The exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" is in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Jose Gomez is one of the featured artists who have their work displayed as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Rafael Figueroa is one of the featured artists who have their work displayed as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Richard Diaz is one of the featured artists who have their work displayed as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Rubelyy Melo is one of the featured artists who have their work displayed as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Rubelyy Melo is one of the featured artists who have their work displayed as part of the Howland Cultural Center's exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

The oil painting entitled "Vendedora De Flores" by artist Salvador Arellano was on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

A steel sculpture by artist Salvador Arellano on display at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon as part of the exhibit "Humanidad-Conciencia-Inspiration" in recognition of Hispanic-American Heritage month. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR