Highlights /4 events you can't miss

- Music
- Washington, DC
La Terraza 2025
“La Terraza,” the Cultural Office’s annual summer party, returns for a 5th edition, with live music, spanish food, drinks and much more.
Jun 18

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, visits Washington, DC with an exhibition that showcases contemporary Spanish art influenced by the landscapes that Dalí himself used as an inspiration.
May 15 – Oct 28, 2025

- Film
- New York, NY
Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in New York
The 2025 edition of “Spanish Cinema Now +” visits NYU, featuring a selection of four new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.
Mar 5 – Jun 30, 2025

- Heritage
- Tampa, FL
Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)
The Tampa Bay History Center presents “Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945),” an exhibition exploring the overlooked history of Spanish immigrants.
Mar 1 – Aug 3, 2025
Opening soon / 5 events opening in the next 3 weeks across the U.S.

- Music
- Washington, DC
La Terraza 2025
“La Terraza,” the Cultural Office’s annual summer party, returns for a 5th edition, with live music, spanish food, drinks and much more.

- Literature
- New York, NY
I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà in New York
Irene Solà, a leading voice in contemporary Catalan literature, presents her new novel that spans centuries, voices, and landscapes, and will discuss its themes, narrative structure, and translation challenges.

- Literature
- San Francisco, CA
I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà in California
Irene Solà explores how language gives form to memory and identity through a novel that spans centuries, voices, and landscapes.
Now / 17 current events across the U.S.

- Performing arts
- New York, NY
At the Barricades by What Will the Neighbors Say?
“At the Barricades” is a source-based history play about the international troops fighting in the Spanish Civil War, featuring a diverse international cast.

- Visual arts
- New York, NY
Witness: Gerda Taro's Spanish Civil War
This exhibition presents the Spanish war from the front lines, capturing civilian life and the human cost of the conflict.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
Pride month 2025: El drag es político
The Spanish Cultural Center marks Pride 2025 with Cabello/Carceller’s “El Drag es Político,” a bold banner showing Spain’s commitment to LGBTQI+ rights and visibility.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, visits Washington, DC with an exhibition that showcases contemporary Spanish art influenced by the landscapes that Dalí himself used as an inspiration.

- Film
- Dallas, TX
Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in Dallas
“Spanish Cinema Now + Dallas” returns to the Meadows Museum with a selection of four new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.

- Visual arts
- Milwaukee, WI
The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán
“The Brilliance of the Spanish World” showcases masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque, reflecting Spain’s artistic and cultural legacy.

- Visual arts
- Miami, FL
Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection
The exhibition showcases more than 150 jewelry pieces by 140 artists, highlighting the significant contributions of Spanish artists like Picasso and Dalí.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
The Spotlight by Foto Colectania Foundation
The latest edition of Foto Colectania’s project, “The Spotlight,” presents a selection of finalist photographs displayed on the fence of the Spanish Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.

- Visual arts
- Pittsburgh, PA
Marc Vilanova at Mattress Factory
Spanish artist-in-residence Marc Vilanova presents his new solo exhibition, exploring themes of audiovisuality, AI, automation, and the socio-political impact of technology.

- Performing arts
- New York, NY
Federico García Lorca’s La Casa de Bernarda Alba
Directed by René Buch, Federico García Lorca’s tragic drama delves into the struggle for freedom and self-expression in a rigid society.

- Film
- New York, NY
Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in New York
The 2025 edition of “Spanish Cinema Now +” visits NYU, featuring a selection of four new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.

- Heritage
- Tampa, FL
Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)
The Tampa Bay History Center presents “Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945),” an exhibition exploring the overlooked history of Spanish immigrants.

- Science
- Washington, DC
ART x SCIENCE made in Spain 2025
The newest project of the Cultural Office aims to connect art and science through collaborations between Spanish artists and scientists.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
Not Your Regular Wall: Benthos Unveiled by Elvira Amor
The seventh edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” by Elvira Amor is an extended presentation of the new project “ART x SCIENCE made in Spain.”

- Visual arts
- Los Angeles, CA
Wayward by Daniel Canogar
Daniel Canogar’s exhibition “Wayward” at LACMA showcases his algorithm-driven artwork that transforms daily journalistic photos into unique compositions, reflecting on the impact of digital manipulation on visual arts.

- Urban Culture
- Washington, DC
Zero Hunger Mural by Lula Goce
The non-profit organization Street Art for Mankind (SAM) presents a street mural painted by Spanish artist Lula Goce as part of its “Zero Hunger Murals” initiative.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovia
Spanish illustrator Carmen Segovia explores the idea of returning to the outside world in this third intervention on the windows of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC9

- Music
- Washington, DC
Marina Alba at District Sounds
This event is a free celebration featuring classical, jazz & cumbia with Spanish artist Marina Alba, hip-hop artist Oddisee, and a flamenco vs West African dance battle.

- Music
- Washington, DC
La Terraza 2025
“La Terraza,” the Cultural Office’s annual summer party, returns for a 5th edition, with live music, spanish food, drinks and much more.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
Pride month 2025: El drag es político
The Spanish Cultural Center marks Pride 2025 with Cabello/Carceller’s “El Drag es Político,” a bold banner showing Spain’s commitment to LGBTQI+ rights and visibility.

- Visual arts
- Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in Washington, DC
The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, visits Washington, DC with an exhibition that showcases contemporary Spanish art influenced by the landscapes that Dalí himself used as an inspiration.
Tampa, FL2

- Performing arts
- Tampa, FL
4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Tampa
The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, returns to New York with the 4th edition of “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show with award-winning artist Patricia Donn.

- Heritage
- Tampa, FL
Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)
The Tampa Bay History Center presents “Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945),” an exhibition exploring the overlooked history of Spanish immigrants.
Seattle, WA1

- Performing arts
- Seattle, WA
4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Seattle
The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, returns to Seattle with the 4th edition of “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show with award-winning artist Ángeles Gabaldón.
San Francisco, CA1

- Literature
- San Francisco, CA
I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà in California
Irene Solà explores how language gives form to memory and identity through a novel that spans centuries, voices, and landscapes.
Pittsburgh, PA1

- Visual arts
- Pittsburgh, PA
Marc Vilanova at Mattress Factory
Spanish artist-in-residence Marc Vilanova presents his new solo exhibition, exploring themes of audiovisuality, AI, automation, and the socio-political impact of technology.
New York, NY5

- Literature
- New York, NY
I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Solà in New York
Irene Solà, a leading voice in contemporary Catalan literature, presents her new novel that spans centuries, voices, and landscapes, and will discuss its themes, narrative structure, and translation challenges.

- Performing arts
- New York, NY
At the Barricades by What Will the Neighbors Say?
“At the Barricades” is a source-based history play about the international troops fighting in the Spanish Civil War, featuring a diverse international cast.

- Visual arts
- New York, NY
Witness: Gerda Taro's Spanish Civil War
This exhibition presents the Spanish war from the front lines, capturing civilian life and the human cost of the conflict.

- Performing arts
- New York, NY
Federico García Lorca’s La Casa de Bernarda Alba
Directed by René Buch, Federico García Lorca’s tragic drama delves into the struggle for freedom and self-expression in a rigid society.
Milwaukee, WI1

- Visual arts
- Milwaukee, WI
The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán
“The Brilliance of the Spanish World” showcases masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque, reflecting Spain’s artistic and cultural legacy.
Miami, FL1

- Visual arts
- Miami, FL
Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection
The exhibition showcases more than 150 jewelry pieces by 140 artists, highlighting the significant contributions of Spanish artists like Picasso and Dalí.
Los Angeles, CA1

- Visual arts
- Los Angeles, CA
Wayward by Daniel Canogar
Daniel Canogar’s exhibition “Wayward” at LACMA showcases his algorithm-driven artwork that transforms daily journalistic photos into unique compositions, reflecting on the impact of digital manipulation on visual arts.
Dallas, TX1

- Film
- Dallas, TX
Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in Dallas
“Spanish Cinema Now + Dallas” returns to the Meadows Museum with a selection of four new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.
What we do
SPAIN arts & culture is a program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., aimed at promoting Spanish culture and science in the U.S. through meaningful exchanges between institutions and artists, while fostering strong bilateral relations between our two countries.
Promote your event
Are you organizing a cultural event that showcases the Spanish arts and/or its artists? We can help you promote it!
The Spanish Cultural Center
The Spanish Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., serves as the headquarters for the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain. It hosts various events and exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing Spanish artists and creators.
Cultural programs

- Visual arts
- Cultural programs
Visual Arts from Spain
Our work in this diverse field involves artistic residencies, creating exhibitions for our Cultural Center, and collaborating closely with top art institutions in the U.S. and Spanish art scholars.

- Music
- Cultural programs
Music from Spain
This music program fosters the internationalization of young Spanish musicians and partners with renowned foundations and local institutions to promote Spanish musical figures and their legacy.

- Film
- Cultural programs
Spanish Cinema
This initiative seeks to promote the internationalization of Spanish cinema and support the Spanish film industry in the United States.

- Literature
- Cultural programs
Spain Writes, America Reads
This literature program promotes the translation and dissemination of literary works by Spanish authors in the United States.
Digital projects

- Film
- Digital projects
Spanish Cinema Now + 2025
Cultural journalist, film critic and professor Josep Lambies provides commentary on a selection of films from “Spanish Cinema Now + 2025.”

- Multidisciplinary
- Digital projects
Talking sites
“Talking sites: Spain in New York” is a gallery of spots devoted to places that are related to the culture and history of Spain in New York City.

- Multidisciplinary
- Digital projects
Illustrating Spain in the US
Commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and curated by award-winning writer Ana Merino, this project unites comic creators and scholars in a joint artistic effort to deepen into the Spanish presence in this country.

- Multidisciplinary
- Digital projects
SPAIN arts & culture: 10th Anniversary
2021 marks the 10th Anniversary of SPAIN arts & culture, and we have prepared a very special publication to celebrate the best of our decade, inviting old friends to join us and highlighting some of the programs that still resonate with us.
Our websites

Spanish Art in the US
Spanish Art in the US aims to map the most relevant Spanish art pieces across the country and highlight the work of museums and institutions in the United States with Spanish art in their collections.

SPAIN arts & culture ON!
SPAIN arts & culture ON! features long-form digital projects and online exhibitions showcasing acclaimed and emerging authors, artists and performers from Spain.

Journey without return
Scattered along the coasts of the United States and the Bahamas are thousands of Spanish shipwrecks that once sailed their waters from the beginning of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.

SIGA
The Society for Iberian Global Art (SIGA) promotes the study of the arts, architecture, and visual cultures of the Iberian world in the United States. SIGA regularly publishes exhibitions, symposiums and lectures organized in the US or viewable online