World Beat art exhibit tells a story of Latino Oregonians’ heritage

For the next week, visitors to the World Beat Gallery in Salem will find oil snapshots depicting decades of Latino families who made their way to Oregon.

It’s a life’s work for Salem artist Dagoverto Benavidez. His exhibit, titled “Place, Tradition, and Tranquility,” will be on display through Sept. 11.

Benavidez will speak about his exhibit and the heritage reflected in his art during a reception at the gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 7…