Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery Closing After 40 Years in the Heights

End of an Era for Casa Ramirez

• 💔 Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery, a beloved cultural sanctuary in the Heights, will close its doors at the end of 2025.
• 🏛️ Founded in 1985 by Macario Ramirez, the gallery aimed to preserve Latin American, Mexican, and Southwestern heritage.

A Community Hub and Oasis

• 🤝 For nearly 40 years, Casa Ramirez has served as a vital refuge and affirmation for the Latino community.
• ✨ Community members describe the gallery as a special oasis, celebrating heritage and identity.

Upcoming Events and Transition

• 🎉 The gallery plans to go out with a bang, hosting a series of events throughout its final year.
• 🗓️ Annual events, including de los Muertos celebrations and holiday festivals, will still take place.
• 📦 Following the closure at the end of the year, the early part of next year will be dedicated to clearing out the store.
• ✈️ Chrissy Ramirez, who ran the store with her late husband, is retiring to travel and enjoy more free time after 5 years of managing alone.