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- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
American Democracy
Created by the Spanish collective PSJM, “American Democracy” is an installation made up of 59 historical paintings –a painterly portrait of Americas’s political history rendered geometrically.
Oct 27 – Apr 14, 2023
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Sargent’s El Jaleo: What’s Goya got to do with it?
Janis Tomlinson shares her expertise about Spanish painter Goya and his relationship to the Spain lover and American painter Sargent.
Oct 18, 2022
- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Washington, DC
The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, presents “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show from award-winning dancer and choreographer Amador Rojas.
Oct 14 – Nov 6, 2022
- Sketching the future
- Washington, D.C.
On the road
“On the Road” is a project that focuses on migration in the 21st Century, tackling the topic with the opening of the opera “On the Road to Arivaca” and a seminar with experts and scholars.
Oct 13 – Oct 14, 2022
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Elena Medel at Fall for the Book Festival 2022
Spanish writer Elena Medel participates in the “Fall for Book” literary festival as part of her residency at the George Mason University.
Oct 12 – Oct 13, 2022
- Kids
- Washington, D.C.
Kids Euro Fest: Around Pollinators kids tours
Did you know pollinators play a huge part in our fight against climate change? Learn about how these tiny (and not so tiny!) bugs can improve our ecosystems, and how to plant seeds and flowers that enhance our journey to a greener planet!
Oct 8, 2022
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
An Evening with Elena Medel & Linda Chavez
Spanish writer Elena Medel, author in residence at George Mason University, joins American writer Linda Chavez for a conversation about the literary scene.
Oct 6, 2022
- Heritage
- Washington, D.C.
Unveiling Memories & Quizstory: Spanish Friendship
Join the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute and Iberdrola for the presentation of the book “Unveiling Memories” and the launch of the app “Quizstory: Spanish Friendship.”
Oct 5, 2022
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Photography and Travel in Sargent’s Spain
“Photography and Travel in Sargent’s Spain” draws upon photographs and printed matter from Sargent’s contemporary, illustrating another view of Spain at his time.
Oct 3 – Dec 30, 2022
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Recent Films from Spain at the National Gallery of Art
On the occasion of the exhibition “Sargent and Spain,” on show at the National Gallery of Art, the institution is organizing a film series dedicated entirely to Spanish films.
Oct 2 – Dec 3, 2022
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Sargent and Spain
“Sargent and Spain” presents 120 oils, watercolors, and drawings rarely exhibited, paintings of the artist’s fascination with Spain. The exhibition also features 28 never-before published photographs from the artist’s travels.
Oct 2 – Jan 2, 2023
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
What Lucía Saw at AFI Latin American Film Festival 2022
“The AFI Latin American Film Festival” showcases the best filmmaking from Latin America and celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal.
Sep 25 – Sep 27, 2022
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
In & Out | Fall Open Doors 2022
The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C. opens its doors to share the exhibitions on show at the Beaux-Arts mansion, including limited guided tours of the garden installation “Around Pollinators.”
Sep 23 – Sep 25, 2022
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Antología de la Zarzuela
Spanish tenor Israel Lozano performs at the recent opera “No hay rosa sin espinas,” which revolves around Magallanes’ and Elcano’s circumnavigation 500 years ago.
Sep 22, 2022
- 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 – Mar 31, 2024
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Carla Berrocal at SPX 2022
“SPX (Small Press Expo) 2022,” the premier event for indie comics, cartooning and graphic novels, presents Spanish graphic novelist and illustrator Carla Berrocal.
Sep 17 – Sep 18, 2022