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- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Fictive Certainties with Ginevra Shay & María Tinaut
De Novo Gallery showcases “Fictive Certainties” with Spanish artist María Tinaut and American artist Ginevra Shay.
Sep 7 – Nov 2, 2019
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Maria Dueñas at the 2019 National Book Festival
Acclaimed author María Dueñas returns to the Library of Congress National Book Festival to present her novel “The Vineyard.”
Aug 31, 2019
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: The Water Office Open Lab Exhibition
This open lab exhibition showcases the collaborative artworks resulting from The Water Office workshops, exploring the current debate on global water challenges through artistic practices.
Jun 27 – Sep 6, 2019
- Kids
- Washington, D.C.
Little people, big dreams by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vergara
This series of children’s books created by María Isabel López Vergara celebrates the aspirations of both girls and boys who went on to change the course of humanity.
Jun 24, 2019
- Sketching the future
- Washington, D.C.
There is Water: Art and Sustainable Practices at By the People Festival
During the “By the People Festival” and as part of the program “Fair Water: A Right of All,” a panel discussion aims to explore current water-related challenges from an artistic perspective.
Jun 20, 2019
- Sketching the future
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: The Water Office Workshops
This series of workshops explores the current debate on global water challenges through artistic practices, presenting art both as a tool of action and a key element to rethink the importance of artistic practices in relation to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Jun 19 – Jun 30, 2019
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Water on the Walls at By the People Festival
During the “By the People Festival” and as part of the program “Fair Water: A Right of All,” video art and film screenings aim to explore current water-related challenges from an artistic perspective.
Jun 18, 2019
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Spanish Cinema Now 2019
The third edition of Spanish Cinema Now brings to Washington, D.C. a selection of the best recent Spanish films along with several Spanish filmmakers.
Jun 14 – Jun 16, 2019
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
También la lluvia at Fair Water
This new program dedicated to the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, sustainability and diplomacy in the arts, features the screening of “También la Lluvia” by Spanish director Icíar Bollaín.
Jun 13, 2019
- Sketching the future
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: A Human Rights and Gender Perspective
This conference addresses the situation of the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, with a particular focus on the USA, while also exploring the links between water and gender equality.
Jun 13, 2019
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Fair Water: We Art Water Film Festival
As part of the “Fair Water: A Right of All” program, this international short-film competition aims to recognize and reward the talent of filmmakers who share their concern about the water challenges we face.
Jun 11, 2019
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Benito del Pliego at Maratón de la Poesía 2019
Teatro de la Luna presents its 27th Poetry Marathon in Spanish, “La Pluma y la Palabra,” with the participation of Spanish poet Benito del Pliego.
Jun 7 – Jun 8, 2019
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Contemporary Dance From Spain: Arnau Pérez
Contemporary choreographer and dance artist Arnau Pérez presents a site-specific work with students from the Company E Summer Dance Intensive.
Jun 6, 2019
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Euroasia Shorts 2019
Running May 31–June 7, this year’s edition of “Euroasia Shorts” presents a selection of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States that will be screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, D.C.
Jun 5 – Jun 7, 2019
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Martín i Soler & Fernando Sor: Music for Voice and Guitar
This concert presents the repertoire of two of the most important Spanish composers from the transition of the 18th to the 19th century.
May 24, 2019
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Cómplices
Internationally acclaimed Flamenco artists Mercedes Ruiz and Santiago Lara debut in D.C. with “Cómplices,” a journey through the evolution of Flamenco.
May 23, 2019