Cranston, RI – 11/14/2025 – The Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts (DAFA), in collaboration with the REALPRO Foundation and Gallery, is thrilled to announce a special evening event featuring His Excellency Flavio Rondón de Jesús, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to El Salvador, for a presentation of his book.

Sounds and Silence of a Journey: Celebrating the Legacy of Francisco Hernandez
This exhibition is not merely a showing of art; it is a celebration of Francisco Hernandez's life devoted to art, purpose, and community.

"Sounds and Silence of a Journey," the collection reflects his profound creative path, sharing "fragments of his story—moments of sound, stillness, struggle, and triumph—that speak to the heart of the human experience." As the DAFA Chair notes, his work carries the wisdom of a legacy built on integrity, humility, and boundless generosity.

Final Call: Closing Event & Artists Talk

Before the curtains close on our inaugural exhibition, we invite the entire community—art lovers, supporters, and the simply artists—to join us for a special Closing Event and Artist Talk on Sunday, November 16, 2025. 

The Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts (DAFA) is proud to announce its official Ribbon-Cutting & Launch Event, taking place on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM, hosted in collaboration with the RealPro Foundation Gallery at 2202 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905.

This marks a historic milestone for our organization, one rooted in a deep commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and opportunity in the arts. Our ribbon-cutting celebration is more than a formal launch—it’s a vibrant gathering of artists, supporters, partners, and community leaders who share in our vision to uplift, connect, and empower the creative voices of today and tomorrow.