Spanish Heritage
The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. presents its Spanish Heritage program, an effort to coordinate a set of cultural initiatives aimed at promoting the knowledge of the Spanish legacy and its presence in the United States in collaboration with leading American Institutions such as the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
We the Spanish People
Curated by Eva García, the exhibition showcases Spain’s contributions to the birth of the United States, and traces Spanish influence in the country from the 1500s to the late 19th century.
Mar 20 – Apr 12, 2024
- New Orleans
- Heritage
Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean
This bilingual exhibition brings together 125 rarely-seen items from the holdings of The Historic New Orleans Collection and institutions across Spain and the United States to shed light on the Spanish heritage of New Orleans.
Oct 20 – Jan 22, 2023
- New York
- Heritage
Illustrating Spain in the US: the exhibition in New York
As part of its 25th Anniversary Program, the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, along with the Embassy of Spain in Washington D.C., presents the exhibition “Illustrating Spain in the US.”
Sep 20 – Dec 16, 2022
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
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
- Washington, D.C.
- Literature
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
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
Illustrating Spain in the US: the exhibition in Washington, D.C.
“Illustrating Spain in the US” takes on a new shape, transcending the comic pages into an exhibition now available at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain.
Nov 19 – Mar 6, 2022
- Washington, D.C.
- Literature
Illustrating Spain in the US with Anapurna at DC's Lost City Books
Lost City Books welcomes illustrator Anapurna, contributor to “Illustrating Spain in the US,” in an interview with Miguel Albero, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C.
Feb 17, 2022
- Iowa City
- Literature
Illustrating Spain in the US book presentation in Iowa
Ana Merino, curator of Illustrating Spain in the US, presents the exhibition book (ed. Fantagraphics) at the Iowa City Public Library.
Jan 28, 2022
- Washington, D.C.
- Literature
And Bernardo de Gálvez entered Washington by Francisco Reyero
Spanish journalist and writer Francisco Reyero presents his book “And Bernardo de Gálvez entered Washington” at the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C.
Dec 3, 2021
- Washington, D.C.
- Visual arts
Around Nature
Spanish artist Juanli Carrión has designed a garden that includes botanical species representing the different stops during the first trip around the world.
Jun 10 – Nov 7, 2021
- Online
- Sketching the future
Around Nature: Panel discussions
This multidisciplinary project by the Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy and artist Juanli Carrión explores the socio-botanical consequences of the Magellan-Elcano expedition.
May 14 – May 28, 2020
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Carrie Gibson
Carrie Gibson presents her latest historical essay, “El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America,” in conversation with Anthea Hartig.
Jan 28, 2020
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
Shedding new light on Hispanic Heritage with Robert Goodwin
Robert Goodwin presents his latest historical essay “América, The Epic Story of Spanish North America,” in conversation with Richard L. Kagan.
Jan 22, 2020
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
Keeping Spain's Exiles Alive in our Hearts
The University of Maryland in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Washington present a two-day symposium to commemorate the 80 Anniversary of the Republican Exile.
Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2019
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
The Spanish Craze by Richard Kagan
Professor Richard L. Kagan presents his new book, followed by a conversation with Suzanne Schadl, chief of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress.
Mar 7, 2019
- Washington, D.C.
- Heritage
Shipwrecked! Preserving Our Underwater Heritage
This audiovisual exhibit unveils the untold stories of Spanish shipwrecks found on US coasts.
Sep 29 – Oct 29, 2017