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  • 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 – October 28, 2025

  • Literature
  • Washington, DC

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Washington, DC

Óscar García Sierra presents “Houston, I’m the Problem” in a bilingual poetry reading with Indran Amirthanayagam at Lost City Books.

April 23

  • 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.

April 7 – April 7, 2026

  • 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.

March 5 – June 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.

March 1 – August 3, 2025

  • 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.

November 24 – July 13, 2025

Opening soon / 25 upcoming events around the U.S.

José Celestino Mutis' Flora by Mauricio Diazgranadosin 4 days
  • Visual arts
  • New York, NY

José Celestino Mutis' Flora by Mauricio Diazgranados

Join the Hispanic Society to celebrate the donation of Mutis’ Flora to the Hispanic Society by the Consulate General of Spain in NY, featuring a talk by the NY Botanical Garden’s Scientific Director.

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Washington, DCin 4 days
  • Literature
  • Washington, DC

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Washington, DC

Óscar García Sierra presents “Houston, I’m the Problem” in a bilingual poetry reading with Indran Amirthanayagam at Lost City Books.

From Spain with Design: A conversation about Spanish designin 5 days
  • Design
  • Washington, DC

From Spain with Design: A conversation about Spanish design

In the context of the exhibition “From Spain With Design – Essence,” this conversation explores the contemporary design landscape in Spain — its global impact, key voices, and future.

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Now / 21 current events around the U.S.

Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection
  • 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.

Florida Film Festival 2025
  • Film
  • Orlando, FL

Florida Film Festival 2025

The 34th edition of the “Florida Film Festival“ showcases two Spanish shorts, “Cura Sana” and “Don’t talk to Strangers.”

The Spotlight by Foto Colectania Foundation
  • 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.

Marc Vilanova at Mattress Factory
  • 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.

Miguel de Cervantes' El Quijote
  • Performing arts
  • New York, NY

Miguel de Cervantes' El Quijote

This adaptation of “El Quijote” explores twelve adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, showcasing their whimsical journey where reality and imagination intertwine in pursuit of chivalrous feats and unwavering loyalty.

The Institute for Postnatural Studies at Waves of Harmony
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, DC

The Institute for Postnatural Studies at Waves of Harmony

“Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride,” an original work from The Institute for Postnatural Studies, participates in the collaborative exhibition “Waves of Harmony.”

Federico García Lorca’s La Casa de Bernarda Alba
  • 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.

Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in New York
  • 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.

Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)
  • 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.

Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in Washington, DC
  • Film
  • Washington, DC

Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in Washington, DC

The 2025 edition of “Spanish Cinema Now +” features a selection of four new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.

Ellas son ciencia in Washington, DC
  • Science
  • Washington, DC

Ellas son ciencia in Washington, DC

The exhibition showcases Spanish artist Quan Zhou’s project “Ellas son Ciencia,” which highlights women scientists through comics, commissioned by MECUSA in 2024 and now presented at the Spanish Cultural Center.

ART x SCIENCE made in Spain 2025
  • 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.

Not Your Regular Wall: Benthos Unveiled by Elvira Amor
  • 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.”

From Spain with Design — Essence
  • Design
  • Washington, DC

From Spain with Design — Essence

The exhibition “From Spain with Design — Essence” showcases the work of some of the most awarded and renowned Spanish designers of our time, spanning object design, architecture, and communication.

Wayward by Daniel Canogar
  • 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.

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collection
  • Visual arts
  • Miami, FL

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collection

This exhibition at “Art Basel Miami Beach 2024” showcases the evolution of photography in Southern Europe since the 1950s, and also features a guided tour and talk by Spanish artist and curator Carles Guerra on Spanish photography.

Not Your Regular Garden: Around Blooming, Around Reforesting by Doa Oa
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, DC

Not Your Regular Garden: Around Blooming, Around Reforesting by Doa Oa

“Not Your Regular Garden” hosts Spanish artist Doa Oa and a new iteration of her “Reforestando” project.

DC.es: Outdoors
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, DC

DC.es: Outdoors

“DC.es” showcases works by five Spanish artists on their perspectives of the world’s political capital on the outdoor fence of the Cultural Center.

SPAINfographics
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, DC

SPAINfographics

Explore the intricate relationship between Spain and the U.S. through this collective exhibition featuring the work of twelve Spanish infographists.

Zero Hunger Mural by Lula Goce
  • 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.

La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovia
  • 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.

Closing soon / Last chance to view 2 events closing in the next 7 days

Florida Film Festival 2025closing soon
  • Film
  • Orlando, FL

Florida Film Festival 2025

The 34th edition of the “Florida Film Festival“ showcases two Spanish shorts, “Cura Sana” and “Don’t talk to Strangers.”

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collectionnow
  • Visual arts
  • Miami, FL

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collection

This exhibition at “Art Basel Miami Beach 2024” showcases the evolution of photography in Southern Europe since the 1950s, and also features a guided tour and talk by Spanish artist and curator Carles Guerra on Spanish photography.

Washington, DC16

The Dalí Museum in Washington, DCin 26 days
  • 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.

Babies Don't Come With Instructions at Filmfest DC 2025in 8 days
  • Film
  • Washington, DC

Babies Don't Come With Instructions at Filmfest DC 2025

The 2025 edition of “Filmfest DC” screens more than 60 films from 36 countries, including the Spanish feature “Babies Don’t Come With Instructions.”

From Spain with Design: A conversation about Spanish designin 5 days
  • Design
  • Washington, DC

From Spain with Design: A conversation about Spanish design

In the context of the exhibition “From Spain With Design – Essence,” this conversation explores the contemporary design landscape in Spain — its global impact, key voices, and future.

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Washington, DCin 4 days
  • Literature
  • Washington, DC

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Washington, DC

Óscar García Sierra presents “Houston, I’m the Problem” in a bilingual poetry reading with Indran Amirthanayagam at Lost City Books.

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Tampa, FL1

Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945)now
  • 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.

View all events in Tampa, FL

Pittsburgh, PA1

Marc Vilanova at Mattress Factorynow
  • 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.

View all events in Pittsburgh, PA

Orlando, FL1

Florida Film Festival 2025closing soon
  • Film
  • Orlando, FL

Florida Film Festival 2025

The 34th edition of the “Florida Film Festival“ showcases two Spanish shorts, “Cura Sana” and “Don’t talk to Strangers.”

View all events in Orlando, FL

Norfolk, VA1

Andrea González Caballero US Tour 2025 in Norfolk, VAin 27 days
  • Music
  • Norfolk, VA

Andrea González Caballero US Tour 2025 in Norfolk, VA

Spanish guitar player Andrea González Caballero will offer the third concert of her 2025 US Tour in Norfolk, VA, presenting a recital titled “Legacy and Heritage of the Spanish Guitar.”

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New York, NY4

José Celestino Mutis' Flora by Mauricio Diazgranadosin 4 days
  • Visual arts
  • New York, NY

José Celestino Mutis' Flora by Mauricio Diazgranados

Join the Hispanic Society to celebrate the donation of Mutis’ Flora to the Hispanic Society by the Consulate General of Spain in NY, featuring a talk by the NY Botanical Garden’s Scientific Director.

Miguel de Cervantes' El Quijotenow
  • Performing arts
  • New York, NY

Miguel de Cervantes' El Quijote

This adaptation of “El Quijote” explores twelve adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, showcasing their whimsical journey where reality and imagination intertwine in pursuit of chivalrous feats and unwavering loyalty.

Federico García Lorca’s La Casa de Bernarda Albanow
  • 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.

Spanish Cinema Now + 2025 in New Yorknow
  • 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.

View all events in New York, NY

New Orleans, LA1

Sonidos Gitanos by Maria Bermudez Flamenco at New Orleans Chateau Flamenco Festival 2025in 21 days
  • Performing arts
  • New Orleans, LA

Sonidos Gitanos by Maria Bermudez Flamenco at New Orleans Chateau Flamenco Festival 2025

The third annual “Chateau Flamenco Festival” presents “Sonidos gitanos (Gypsy Sounds)” from Jerez to New Orleans by Maria Bermudez.

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Milwaukee, WI1

The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbaránin 13 days
  • 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.

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Miami, FL3

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Miamiin 20 days
  • Performing arts
  • Miami, FL

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Miami

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

Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collectionnow
  • 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.

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collectionnow
  • Visual arts
  • Miami, FL

Beyond the Single Image. Spanish Photography from the Foto Colectania Collection

This exhibition at “Art Basel Miami Beach 2024” showcases the evolution of photography in Southern Europe since the 1950s, and also features a guided tour and talk by Spanish artist and curator Carles Guerra on Spanish photography.

View all events in Miami, FL

Los Angeles, CA2

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Los Angelesin 20 days
  • Performing arts
  • Los Angeles, CA

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Los Angeles

The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, returns to Los Angeles with the 4th edition of “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show with award-winning artist Ángeles Gabaldón.

Wayward by Daniel Canogarnow
  • 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.

View all events in Los Angeles, CA

Houston, TX1

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Houstonin 26 days
  • Performing arts
  • Houston, TX

4th edition of Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Houston

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

View all events in Houston, TX

Dallas, TX2

Andrea González US Tour 2025 in Dallas, TXin 21 days
  • Music
  • Dallas, TX

Andrea González US Tour 2025 in Dallas, TX

Spanish classical guitarist Andrea González Caballero, described by “Operaworld Magazine” as “the female voice of the Spanish guitar,” performs the second concert of her 2025 US Tour in Dallas, TX.

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Dallasin 5 days
  • Literature
  • Dallas, TX

Houston, I'm the problem by Óscar García Sierra in Dallas

Spanish author Óscar García Sierra explores themes of identity, memory, and digital realities in his literary work at The Wild Detectives, featuring “Houston, I’m the Problem.”

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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.

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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.

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Visual Arts from Spain
  • 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 from Spain
  • 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.

Spanish Cinema
  • 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.

Spain Writes, America Reads
  • 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.

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Digital projects

Spanish Cinema Now + 2025
  • 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.”

Talking sites
  • 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.

Illustrating Spain in the US
  • 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.

SPAIN arts & culture: 10th Anniversary
  • 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.

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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

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