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Spanish Cinema Day 2023: Embrujoin 3 days
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

Spanish Cinema Day 2023: Embrujo

On the occasion of Spanish Film Day, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. screens the classic film “Embrujo” by Spanish film director Carlos Serrano de Osma.

Oct 5, 2023

Honoring Pau Casals: A cello recital with Alejandro Gómezin 2 days
  • Music
  • Washington, D.C.

Honoring Pau Casals: A cello recital with Alejandro Gómez

Spanish cellist Alejandro Gómez, ex-aequo winner of the AENA Special Prize at the 2022 Pau Casals International Award, offers a piano-cello recital at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pau Casals’ death.

Oct 4, 2023

The Meadows Museum – SMU visits Washington, DCnow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

The Meadows Museum – SMU visits Washington, DC

The Meadows Museum presents an exhibit commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. to showcase the museum’s history and programs.

Sep 28 – Nov 17, 2023

AFI Latin American Film Festival 2023now
  • Film
  • Washington, D.C.

AFI Latin American Film Festival 2023

“The AFI Latin American Film Festival” showcases the best filmmaking from Latin America and celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections, including films from Spain and Portugal.

Sep 21 – Oct 11, 2023

Spain's Presidency of the Council of the EU by democràcia® estudionow
  • Sketching the future
  • Washington, D.C.

Spain's Presidency of the Council of the EU by democràcia® estudio

On the occasion of Spain’s Presidency of the EU Council, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC presents a banner with a graphic design to show the union between Spain and the EU, designed by democràcia® estudio.

Jul 1 – Dec 31, 2023

Washington Store by Jesús Madriñánnow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Washington Store by Jesús Madriñán

Jesús Madriñán is the third guest of DC.es, a project where five Spanish photographers from the Spanish Academy in Rome share their gazes of Washington through their lenses — gazes as personal, singular and unique as the city itself.

Jun 28 – Nov 24, 2023

1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisionsnow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions

On the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American-Cuban-Philippine War, this exhibition of more than 90 artworks examines this pivotal period through the lens of portraiture and visual culture.

Apr 28 – Feb 25, 2024

Lideresas by Ana Amadonow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Lideresas by Ana Amado

“Lideresas” is the new work of Spanish artist Ana Amado that recreates historical photographs of male leaders, displayed at the fence of the Embassy of Spain’s Cultural Office.

Mar 8 – Jan 20, 2024

Ode to Dune Plants by Lula Gocenow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Ode to Dune Plants by Lula Goce

The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain hosts the fifth edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” with Spanish muralist Lula Goce as a guest of honor for the hall intervention.

Dec 1 – Dec 1, 2023

Not Only What, But Also Hownow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Not Only What, But Also How

“Not Only What, But Also How” offers a review of each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals conducted by Spanish artists and organizations that will provide the opportunity to take a closer look at the 2030 Agenda.

Sep 22 – Feb 22, 2024

Zero Hunger Mural by Lula Gocenow
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

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.

May 20 – Dec 31, 2023

La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovianow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

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.

Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2023

The support of Spain for the Independence of the U.S.now
  • Heritage
  • Washington, D.C.

The support of Spain for the Independence of the U.S.

As a summary of the exhibition “Recovered Memories. Spain and the Support for the American Revolution,” this permanent showcase features documents, reproductions of uniforms, drawings, illustrations, maps and miniatures.

Jan 1 – Dec 30, 2024