Latinx Heritage Programming 2024
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. In celebration of our rich cultural diversity, MOLAA is offering a series of special programs and digital resources for the public.
From art to culture to food and customs, we’ve got you covered. Please note that during this season, we are incredibly busy and programing opportunities book up very early – sometimes even months in advance! To secure your spot, we recommend that you reach out to education@molaa.org a minimum of one month prior to your desired event. While sometimes late accommodation can be made, there are no guarantees.
Are you part of an Employee Resource Group or Corporate entity? Ask about our special virtual tours and lectures geared toward fostering an inclusive and safe space for conversation around Latinx art and culture! Pricing is available upon request.
Are you a K-12 educator, mental health provider, or a not-for-profit community leader? We have discounted rates for those working to uplift the community through educational and non-profit initiatives. Please also be sure to check out Evening for Educators Series for year-round content. https://molaa.org/evening-for-educators
To book any of the following options below, please email Tours@molaa.org.
Live, Expert-led Virtual Tours*
(Crafted to suit all ages)
“THE ENDLESS SPIRAL – BETSABEÉ ROMERO” A PRESENTATION BASED ON THE OFFICIAL COLLATERAL EVENTS OF THE 60TH VENICE BIENNIAL.
Betsabeé Romero (México, 1963)
Families Divided by Sharp Borders, 2024
Variable dimensions
Families and signs made of tin cutouts with silkscreen and hand-painting
Courtesy of the artist, artwork commissioned by MOLAA
(45-60 minute live virtual tour of our 3D rendered gallery)
The Museum of Latin American Art is pleased to present “The Endless Spiral” a research project and solo show presentation on the topic of migration by the Mexican artist BetsabeéRomero (Mexico, b.1963. In this presentation, we explore the experience of being a foreigner in the world and from the perspective of many who lack territory to seek refuge and survive. Join us on this journey toward a vision of a space where all can enter and inhabit.
Zoom Meeting: Up to 50 Guests
Zoom Webinar: Up to 500 Guests
NEO FIGURATION: SELECTIONS FROM THE MOLAA PERMANENT COLLECTION
(45-60 minute live virtual tour of our 3D rendered gallery)
Neo-Figuration in painting arose spontaneously in several places in Latin America during the late 1950s. Many artists, out of a sense of human concern, began to embrace the human figure as a subject, but in a new way. Join us as we explore works that are personally expressive and interpret the human condition.
Zoom Meeting: Up to 50 Guests
Zoom Webinar: Up to 500 Guests
Live, Virtual Lecture Series
(45-60 minutes, appropriate for all ages)
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient celebration observed throughout Mexico and in some Central American and South American regions. During the holiday, people remember and honor their ancestors and deceased loved ones. Indigenous observance of the days of the dead pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish to the Americas. Join us as we explore the rich history and tradition of Day of the Dead, learn about the elements that comprise a traditional ofrenda/altar, and try your hand at crafting your very own Calavera poem!
THE FOUNDATIONS OF MEXICAN FOLKLORICO PERFORMANCE
Folklórico dancer and Education Program Manager Leslie Jiménez. Photograph by Yana Sanina
(45 – 60 minutes, appropriate for all ages)
Baile Folklorico or "Ballet Folklorico" refers to the folk dances practiced in the villages of Latin America. Mexican Ballet Folklorico is a dance style with a vibrant and complex history as the country of Mexico itself.
Mexican Ballet Folklorico was developed shortly after the Mexican Revolution to establish a new national identity. What was once a collection of a few dances practiced in villages across Mexico, developed into a cultural marker of Mexican identity encompassing 2,000 dances dating back more than a hundred years and thousands of songs, costumes, and gritos that showcase the traditions of each region they represent. In this lecture, we will dive deeper into the rich history and foundations of Mexican Folklorico Performance by discussing the texts, costumes, sones and zapateados of prominent folklorico regions like Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Veracruz, and Sinaloa.
Live, Guided Online Art Workshop
Drawing Figures
Join us for a 1 and a half hour workshop on the art of drawing figures. Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to hone your skills or a beginner seeking to develop your artistic talents, this class will provide you with the fundamentals of creating realistic and expressive figure drawings. You'll learn how to use graphite to create texture, shading, and depth, and explore the possibilities of this versatile medium.
Suggested Materials:
18x24 Strathmore 400 Series Drawing paper, Wolff's Carbon 6B pencil, Kneaded eraser, Sanding Block, Mono Eraser, Blending stumps.
Materials kit: Charcoal Drawing with Nestor Sanchez Kit
Available to purchase for $6.00, includes all required materials. The materials will be shipped to you. Please plan to purchase at least 2 week in advance of your class date.
Asynchronous, Self Guided Tour in Matterport
Yolanda Gonzalez: Metamorphosis - The Evolution of Visions and Dreams
The Museum of Latin American Art is pleased to present the first in-depth virtual exhibition of the prolific Chicana artist Yolanda González.
Metamorphosis: the Evolution of the Visions and Dreams is an invitation to explore the imagination and the practice of the renowned creator, who lives and works in Los Angeles. Here, we discover a compendium of some of her initial artworks in the 1980s and extend to her most recent production, where color, texture, and contemporary lyricism abound.
Other Resources
To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month all year, please check out our online library of one-on-one interviews with pioneering Latinx and Latin American artists for free!
Zoom Project Library
Each chapter features a conversation between remarkable artists from Latin America and Latinx in the U.S. and our MOLAA Chief Curator, Gabriela Urtiaga. Together they focus on a series of specific artworks which requires a close inspection, a deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse the community in the world of the artists, including Patssi Valdez (USA), Marta Minujín (Argentina), Linda Vallejo (USA), rafa esparza (USA), Carlos Martiel (Cuba), Harry Gamboa Jr. (USA), Judy Baca (USA), Gabriella Sánchez (USA), Alexandre Arrechea (Cuba), Yvonne Venegas (Mexico), and Andrea Pereira (Bolivia). Each interview analyzed and presented an overview of the contemporary art scene for Latino/a/x and Latin American artists. The complete list of the 60 minutes sessions is archived on the MOLAA website.