Resistencia is the home of Red Salmon Arts, a 501(c)3 grassroots cultural arts organization that has been working with the indigenous neighborhoods of Austin since 1983. RSA is dedicated to the development of emerging writers and the promotion of Chican@/Latin@/Native American literature by providing local working class Chican@/Latino@ and Native American communities with outlets and mechanisms for cultural exchange, as well as resources to better understand the culture and arts of their families and ancestors. 

If you ever find yourself in Austin, I highly recommend paying Resistencia a visit; chances are, you probably won’t leave empty-handed. Take it from me – I was about to leave with 20 books and an empty wallet, and had to endure the painful process of whittling my bounty down to a healthy 5 books, plus some badass Chingozines and a Slingshot calendar. And even if you aren’t looking for a new non-profit to give a one-time or monthly donation to, I can’t urge you enough to kick a few bucks their way and support this incredibly vital organization. Long live Resistencia!

Upcoming events:

Lia García (La Novia Sirena), transgender activist and performer from Mexico City will perform her affective piece “voice under construction,” with a discussion about transphobia and racism to follow.

Saturday, January 23 at 4 PM – 6 PM

Lia García: La experiencia del cuerpo transgénero como una pedagogía afectiva/ The transgender body experience as an affect pedagogy.

Red Salmon Arts, casa de Resistencia Books is located at:
4926 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit C1
Austin, Texas 78702
+1 512-389-9881