Congratulations to Yanielyz Rodríguez to win the medal of fine arts "Heriberto Nieves" provided by the Vega Alta, Cultural Center attached to the Institute of Culture of Puerto Rico

Heriberto Nieves, Madrid, Spain - June 2024

Congratulations Yanielyz Rodríguez

I want to send a congratulatory message to the distinguished student, Yanielyz Rodríguez from the "Maestro Ladi" Higher School of the City of Vega Alta. Who received the Heriberto Nieves Medal for his brilliant performance in the Plastic Arts courses and workshops during his studies at this institution.This medal is awarded by the Vega Alta Manuel G. Medina Cultural Center attached to the Institute of Culture of Puerto Rico (ICP).

To it's board of directors, I thank you for your valuable work and for maintaining the enthusiasm present in these young creators, to motivate them to continue higher studies in the Plastic Arts.

I hope to meet Yanielyz Rodríguez upon my return to Puerto Rico next August to support her creative growth!

My admiration to Pastor and friend Marilyn Muñoz, the happy grandmother of this talented young woman, our pride!

A hug from Madrid to my Vegalteño people. Congratulations!

-H. Nieves