El Museo del Barrio, New York’s leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of the Latino, Caribbean and Latin American cultures. Their richness is represented in El Museo’s wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, music concerts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place, El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile.
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The Press Area posts press releases about El Museo's exhibitions and programs. We will soon upload our archives including previous press releases. For additional information and/or image requests, please contact:
Inés Aslan
Communications Officer
El Museo del Barrio
212-660-7102
iaslan@elmuseo.org
La New-York Historical Society y El Museo del Barrio Presentan Nueva York
La New-York Historical Society y El Museo del Barrio anunciaron hoy los detalles de una importante colaboración, Nueva York (1613 - 1945), la primera exposición que explorará cómo la larga y profunda relación de Nueva York con España y América Latina ha tocado prácticamente todos los aspectos del desarrollo de la ciudad—desde el comercio, la manufactura y el transporte, hasta las comunicaciones, la industria del entretenimiento, y las artes.
El Museo Nueva York Release
The New-York Historical Society and El Museo del Barrio today announced details of their major upcoming collaboration, Nueva York (1613 – 1945)—the first exhibition to explore how New York's long and deep involvement with Spain and Latin America has affected virtually every aspect of the city's development, from commerce, manufacturing and transportation to communications, entertainment and the arts.
New York Historical Society and El Museo del Barrio present Nueva York
NEW YORK, NY, April 20, 2010 – The New York Historical Society and El Museo del Barrio today announced details of their major upcoming collaboration, Nueva York—the first exhibition to explore how New York's long and deep involvement with Spain and Latin America has affected virtually every aspect of the city’s development, from commerce, manufacturing and transportation to communications, entertainment and the arts.
Retro/Active: The Work of Rafael Ferrer
New York, NY, April 23, 2010 – El Museo del Barrio is proud to announce that Retro/Active, The Work of Rafael Ferrer, the first solo exhibition in a museum to examine the breadth and depth of the artist's influential production over the last 55 years, will be on view June 8 - August 22, 2010. The travelling retrospective, curated by Deborah Cullen, Director of Curatorial Programs at El Museo del Barrio, includes approximately 100 works from the mid-1950s to the present in a vast variety of media including collage, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, and mixed-media. It is part of El Museo's FOCOS series, which highlights the work of mature, under-recognized, and groundbreaking artists.
Retro/Activa: La Obra de Rafael Ferrer
Nueva York, NY, 24 de mayo del 2010—El Museo del Barrio se enorgullece en anunciar que Retro/Activa: La Obra de Rafael Ferrer, la primera exhibición en presentar la amplitud y profundidad de la influyente producción del artista en los últimos 55 años, será presentada desde el 8 de junio hasta el 22 de agosto del 2010.
Summer Calendar 2010
May 2010 - Take a look at El Museo del Barrio's programs and events of the Summer season.
New-York Historical Society and El Museo del Barrio present Los Mets Vets and Rising Stars
In anticipation of our upcoming fall exhibition Nueva York (1613-1945), the first showcase to explore the long relationship between New York and the Spanish-speaking world, El Museo del Barrio and New-York Historical Society present “Los Mets Vets and Rising Stars,” an evening celebrating Latinos' extraordinary contribution to baseball, culture, and the New York community.
El Museo del Barrio Presents 2010 Summer Nights Program
New York, NY, May 26, 2010—El Museo del Barrio announced today that Summer Nights, its popular Latin music free concert series, will take place on eight consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00pm, June 10 - August 5, 2010. Summer Nights presents national and international artists and musicians appealing to audiences of all ages and interests, performing a mixture of rhythms, from Jazz, Electronic, and Folkloric Music, to a blend of Afro Cuban Rhythms.
July Super Sabado! Target Free Third Saturdays at El Museo
El Museo hits the street this July as it celebrates Super Sábado with a fun-filled block party for all ages. The central theme of this month is Health and Fitness, so grab your family and get ready to roll… kids should bring along their wheels-----bikes, scooters, skateboards and helmets for the ride.