Events
THE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN ARTS PRESENT A THOMA FOUNDATION RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE
Celebrating Festiba and the CLAA's commitment to community engagement events, you are cordially invited to two free research roundtables.
Presenters:
Tom Cummins, Director of Dumbarton Oaks Professor, Harvard University
Kristopher Driggers, Curator of Latin American Art, San Antonio Museum of Art,
Carmen Fernández-Salvador, Professor,
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador,
Rosario Granados, Marilynn Thoma Curator, Blanton Museum of Art,
The University of Texas at Austin
Veronica Muñoz Nájar, Curator, The Thoma Foundation and
Carlos Limas, Department Chair, STC
Moderater: Katherine McAllen, Director of the Center for Latin American Arts
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. Research Workshop
Location: UTRGV Edinburg Campus, Center for Latin American Arts, ELIBR 2.112
Time: 3:00 p.m. Roundtable
Location: International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
Event details:
Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection - IMAS
The CLAA is excited to invite you to a Flamenco dance concert and workshop presented by The Center for Latin American Arts & The Department of Dance.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Tándem with Daniel Caballero and Nerea Carrasco
Dance Workshops at 10:00 AM
Tándem Concert starring Daniel Caballero and Nerea Carrasco at 12:00 Noon
City of Edinburg Municipal Auditorium
200 North Seventh Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Center for Latin American Arts invites you to an exhibition reception at the CLAA to support the International Museum of Art & Science's exhibition at the UTRGV Library titled Sus Historias: Folk Art of México and Latin America. This exhibition will be up through December 12, 2024.
Sus Historias: Folk Art of México and Latin America
October 15th at 4:30pm until 6:00pm
UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts (CLAA)
Edinburg Library, 2nd Floor, ELIBR 2.114
The Center for Latin American Arts presents:
A Writing Roundtable on Publishing and Fellowship opportunities with
Verónica Muñoz-Nájar, Thoma Foundation Associate Curator, Art of the
Spanish Americas and Dr. Katherine McAllen, Director for the Center of Latin American Arts.
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
4:00 pm
Center for Latin American Arts, ELIBR 2.114, 2nd floor
PAST EVENTS
The Center for Latin American Arts presents
Dr. Nadine Hubb's one week research residency
visiting from The University of Michigan on October 1-6th.
This event is a collaboration with the Center for Mexican American Studies
and Gender and Women's Studies.
Appearances:
Tuesday, October 3rd:
Sounding Mexican American Life, Music and Art - A Research Workshop
5:30 pm, Center for Latin American Arts, ELIBR 2.114
with Dr. Nadine Hubbs, Dr. Christen Garcia and Dr. Teresita Lozano.
Wednesday, October 4th
Country Music as Mexican American Music
Music Performances by The Texas Sweethearts and local bands
4:00 pm ELIBR, Library Foyer
Lecture by Dr. Nadine Hubbs
6:00 pm, Center for Latin American Arts, ELIBR 2.114
Click Here to provide information about your own research and writing to advance the research collaboration interests of Dr. Hubbs' residency.
The Center for Latin American Arts presents
Navidad Latinoamericana en Concierto
SAVE THE DATE - More details coming soon!
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Popular Music Education Clinics and Workshops
Dr. Bryan Powell, Montclair State University
and Dr. Gareth Dylan Smith, Boston University
Appearances:
Monday, March 27:
Popular Music in Music Teacher Education – 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, EPACB 2.120
High School Modern Band Clinic with ENHS Modern Band– 5:00 - 7:00 pm, EPACB 1.128
Tuesday, March 28:
Teaching and Learning in Modern Band – 5:30 - 8:00 pm, EPACB 1.128
Wednesday, March 29:
Drum Kit Pedagogy for Music Educators – 12:30 - 1:45 pm, EPAC A1.315
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
I N T A N G I B L E
An Art Exhibition by Carlos Limas
February 20 - March 8
Opening Reception:
Thursday, February 23 at 6:00pm
UTRGV
Rusteberg Gallery
65 Gorgas Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
A la Música 2023
Featuring Flamenco Dance Artist Daniel Caballero direct from
Madrid, Spain in his latest work with live musicians and performances
by Flamenco dancers from Spain and our UTRGV Ballet Español Students
Monday, February 13 at 10:00 AM
UTRGV Performing Arts Center, Edinburg
Tuesday, February 14 at 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:30 PM
UTRGV Performing Arts Center, Edinburg
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
A Rivera Early College High School
Student Exhibition:
Recuerdos e Historias of OUR 956
Curated by UTRGV Students Alondra Cruz,
Cynthia Vazquez, and Heidi Stubberud
November 1-20, 2022
Closing Reception:
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6:00pm
UTRGV
Rusteberg Gallery
65 Gorgas Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
The Latin American Art Song: A Mirror of Identity
a Lecture and Workshop Series by Dr. Patricia Caicedo
Edinburg ∙ Monday, November 7
12:00 Noon, Lecture:
We Are What We Listen To:
The Impact of Music on Individual and Social Health
at The Center for Latin American Arts
Library, 2nd Floor, ELIBR 2.114
Brownsville ∙ Monday, November 7
4:00 PM, Lecture:
Entrepreneurship and Making Music in the 21st Century
at The Music Science and Learning Center
BMSLC Multipurpose Room, 1.217
Zoom ID: 870 9716 7042
Edinburg ∙ Tuesday, November 8
2:00-4:00 PM Masterclass: Library Auditorium
4:30 PM Lecture:
The Latin American Art Song: A Mirror of Identity
at The Center for Latin American Arts
Library, 2nd Floor, ELIBR 2.114
Watch "The Latin American Art Song / A Mirror of Identity."
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
An Idea School San Juan
Student Exhibition:
New Works by High School Seniors
Curated by UTRGV Students Gabriela Garza
and Karla De La Fuente
November 1-12, 2022
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6:00pm
UTRGV
Charles & Dorothy Clark Art Gallery
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
Liberal Arts Building ELABS South
The Center for Latin American Arts
is hosting a
Día de los Muertos
Fall Registration Social 2022
Thursday, October 27th
from 12:00-1:00PM
UTRGV Rusteberg Gallery
65 Gorgas Drive
Brownsville, Texas
Download important information regarding
Registration, Scholarship Applications, and Financial Aid.
Registration
Scholarship Applications
Financial Aid
The Center for Latin American Arts
hosted a
Día de los Muertos
Fall Registration Social 2022
Wednesday, October 26th
from 12:00-1:00PM
The Center for Latin American Arts
UTRGV Library, 2nd Floor
ELIBR 2.114, Edinburg
Download important information regarding
Registration, Scholarship Applications, and Financial Aid.
Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Center for Latin American Arts and
The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum present
Conjunto in my Backyard
Past Present and Future
Directions of Tex-Mex Conjunto:
An Artists’ and Music Scholars’ Roundtable
Texas Sweethearts Band
Juan Longoria Jr.
Andrés Amado
Teresita Lozano
Gina Palacios
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 PM
250 E. Heywood St., San Benito, TX
Playing with Restriction: A Performance by Kate Ledger
University of York, England
Thursday, September 8th at 7:00pm
UTRGV Performing Arts Center
Edinburg
Workshops on Friday, September 9th in Brownsville at 1:00pm
The Music Science and Learning Center Building
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
An Imaginary Line Project and its Intersection
with Wixarika culture and Contemporary Techniques
by Uncovered Spaces Participating Artist María Fernanda Barrero
Wednesday June 15th, 12-1pm CST
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Student Crossroads
Contemplating Uncovered Spaces
Thursday May 19th, 6:00pm- 8:00pm
International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX
Art and Narrative Through Criminal Justice Studies
Wednesday, May 4th at 2:00pm
Lectures by Tim Hernández, The University of Texas El Paso
& Mike Magee, Department of Criminal Justice, UTRGV
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
A Painting Workshop
by Uncovered Spaces participating artist Daisy Patton
Thursday, April 7th at 2:00pm
School of Art & Design,
Brownsville, Rusteberg Hall Room 178
Watch "A Painting Workshop" by Uncovered Spaces participating Artist Daisy Patton
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Uncovered Spaces Artists' Roundtable
“Navigating Your Own Space: Artistic Identity and Social Interactions in the Artist’s Practice”
Friday, March 25th at 1:00pm
The Center for Latin American Arts
UTRGV Edinburg Library, 2nd Floor
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
Ceramics in the Realm of Social Practice
an artist's roundtable and student workshop
led by Brandi Cooper (UTRGV), Raheleh Filsofi (Vanderbilt University),
and Lauren Sandler (Temple University)
March 8th
2:00pm
Center for Latin American Arts
UTRGV Edinburg Library, 2nd Floor
Watch "Ceramics in the Realm of Social Practice," an artist's roundtable and student workshop
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
an artist's talk and invitation
to participate in a performance piece
led by Vanderbilt Professor
Jana Harper
February 9th
5:30pm
School of Art & Design
EVABL 1.125
Watch Jana Harper's Presentation at UTRGV School of Art & Design
RGV x Art for Change
An exhibition on cultural and
environmental sustainability
Opening Reception
February 1, 2022 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Exhibition runs from February 1 through February 18
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted an
Artists' Summit and Workshop:
Cultivating Compassion for Migrants
through Fine Arts and Prose
November 9-10, 2021
- Download the CLAA Artists' Summit Program of Events
- Watch CLAA Artist' Summit and Workshop / Day 1 / Part I
- Watch CLAA Artist' Summit and Workshop / Day 1 / Part II
- Watch CLAA Artist' Summit and Workshop / Day 2
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted a
Día de los Muertos & Fall Registration Social 2021
Thursday, October 28th
from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Rusteberg Gallery
2101 Gorgas Dr.
Brownsville
Registration Resources
- "Registration Process" PDF
- "Scholarship Application" PDF
- "Applying for Financial Aid and Deadlines" PDF
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted a
Día de los Muertos & Fall Registration Social 2021
Wednesday, October 13th
from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTRGV Library, 2nd Floor, E.LIBR 2.114
Edinburg
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted a
Virtual Día de los Muertos & Fall Registration Social 2021
Monday, October 11th
Zoom Webinar ID: 889 0763 7405
Hostile Terrain Open Call
Submissions accepted from September 27 - October 01
from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
at the Rusteberg Art Gallery
in Rusteberg Hall Room 109
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
a tag filling activity to support the exhibition
Hostile Terrain 94
September 23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Rusteberg Art Gallery
Brownsville
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
a tag filling activity to support the exhibition
Hostile Terrain 94
September 8, 11:00 am
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Popular Music Pedagogy with
Dr. Virginia Davis
Led by Kat Reinhert
Contemporary Vocals
March 11, 6:00 - 7:30 pm CT
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 1450 0001
Passcode: MUSIC
Getting Started with Songwriting
April 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 2951 6329
Passcode: MUSIC
The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
Peru's Bicentenary
Materiality, Invisibility, Erasure, and Reinvention
CLAA Roundtable Event
February 24th, 2021 at 2:00 pm CST
Watch Peru's Bicentenary: Materiality, Invisibility, Erasure, and Reinvention
The Center for Latin American Arts
hosted a Spring Registration Social
February 24th, 2021 at 12:00 pm
- Watch CLAA 2021 Spring Registration Social
- Download "Introduction to Federal Course Program of Study"
- Download "Registration Process" PDF
- Download "Scholarship Application" PDF
- Download "Applying for Financial Aid" PDF
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Curatorial Internships and Fellowships: Preparation, Experiences, and Advice
November 19th, 2020 at 5:30 pm
A Lecture by Akemi Luisa Herráez
The Meadows Museum, SMU Dallas
The Center for Latin American Arts
hosted a Pre-Thanksgiving Registration Social
November 16th, 2020 at 3:00 pm
- Watch Pre-Thanksgiving Registration Social 2020
- Download "How to Register for Classes" PDF
- Download the "Financial Aid" PDF
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
a Roundtable with the artists of the Noreste Virtual Exhibition
October 13, 2020
Hosted by Dr. Katherine Moore McAllen
Moderated by Dr. Patricia Ruiz-Healy and
Dr. Christen García
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
"Objects Histories and Community Expertise:
Curating Latin American Art in 2020"
October 14, 2020
A talk by Dr. Kristopher Driggers The Bernard and Jeanette Schmidt
Curator of Latin American Art
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Uke Can Do It!
Dr. Bryan Powell
Montclair State University
September 16, 2020
A wonderful introductory workshop about learning to play the ukulele and its applications in popular music pedagogy. This Zoom event is led by CLAA colleague Dr. Virgina Davis and our honored guest Dr. Bryan Powell of Montclair State University.
Wednesday, September 16th, from 11:00AM-12:00PM
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Coronavirus Workshop: Education and Prevention
Bioethics Issues that COVID-19 Presents
The Center for Latin American Arts in collaboration with the School of Medicine hosted a virtual workshop about COVID-19 awareness. This workshop was led by Dr. Katherine McAllen, Director of the Center for Latin American Arts and Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Jose Campo Maldonado, Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, Rabbi Dr. Claudio Kogan, Director of the Institute of Bioethics and Social Justice at the School of Medicine, and UTRGV School of Medicine students Abraham Lee, Melissa Estrada-Gannon, Bill Pope, Stephanie Onyechi, and Andrea Soto. Thank you to our local, state, national, and international community of CLAA followers for attending.
- Click here to watch the recorded workshop!
- Click here to access the PDF version of Coronavirus Workshop: Education and Prevention
- Click here to access the PDF version of Bioethics Issues that COVID-19 Presents
- Click here to download a DIY mask.
For additional info and tutorials visit www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/
The Center for Latin American Arts and Iniciativas de Teatro Latino presented
Primer Festival Internacional Latino del Valle de Texas
- Click here to watch "Panel de Discusión en el Rio Grande Valley y Comunidades Mexicanas Cercanas"
- Click here to watch a short video of Primer Festival Internacional de Teatro Latino del Valle de Texas. 7 de Marzo, 2020.
- Click here to watch the Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Video
- Click here to watch "Ten Years of Shows"
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
El Pequeño Gran Circo de Ilusiones
A Musical Play for Young Audiences
By Mario Lamo-Jimenez
March 12, 2020/ 2:00 pm and 5:30pm
Brewster School
22420 FM 1017
Edinburg, TX 78541
Abstract Narratives through the glass
Art Exhibit by Angela Scardigno
February 24 at 6:30 pm
Library Foyer, ELIBR
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg
Free to the public
Abstract Narratives through the Glass is a series of small size digital collages that reference Edward Hopper's paintings, especially his period between 1920-1960. These paintings are translated into abstract landscapes with shapes, colors, and textures. The challenge for the artist is to reflect in each representation her own temperament, leaving Hopper's aura intact.
The Center for Latin American Arts presented
Low-Frequency Trio
January 28 at 7:00 pm
Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg Campus
To purchase tickets online: patron.utrgv.edu/claa
Or call the Box Office at (956) 665-3881
UTRGV Ballet Español presented The Flamenco Concert Series Spanish Nights
January 23 at 7:30 pm
January 24 at 10:00 am for public schools
January 25 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg Campus
Ticket Prices:
Adults:$8.00
Students with ID and Seniors: $5:00
Purchase tickets before the event at the Box Office or contact: (956) 665-2230
Ballet Foklórico Veracruzano
The Ballet Foklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana will be visiting in December 2019 for exciting performances in the UTRGV Performing Arts Centers in Edinburg and Brownsville. Also, the UTRGV Ballet Foklórico program will be hosting workshops for students and community members throughout the year.
December 7 at 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center, Edinburg December 8 at 7:00 pm, TSC Performing Arts Center, Brownsville
Lecture by Dra. Carolina Santamaría
November 11 - 12, 2019
Danza Tradicional
Musicology and Ethnomusicology in Colombia: Activities and Research Opportunities at the Fondo de Investigación y Documentación de Músicas Regionales, Universidad de Antioquia
November 11 at 4:00 pm, BMSLC Multipurpose Room, Brownsville
November 12 at 4:00 pm, Center for Latin American Arts, ELIBR 2.114, 2nd Floor, Edinburg
“Latin America Through the Eyes of a Playwright”
Lecture by Mario Lamo-Jiménez
Bogotá, Colombia
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Library building ELIBR 2.114, Second floor
Center for Latin American Arts, Edinburg Campus
The Little Big-Top Circus of Illusions
Play by Mario Lamo - Jiménez
October 25 at 7:00 pm Jeffers Theatre ELABS 106, Edinburg
October 26 at 2:00 pm Jeffers Theatre ELABS 106, Edinburg
Maya Glyph Reading Workshop
October 04-05, 2019
Dr. Robert Bradley in the School of Art has organized a Maya Art History Glyph Workshop, which will be held October 4-5, 2019 at the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts Edinburg (Library, 2nd Floor ELIBR 2.114). With art historian and epigrapher Dr. Matthew Looper, learn how Ancient Maya hieroglyphs can be read revealing the dynastic history of kings and warriors.
Download Maya Glyph Workshop Program
Symposium Congreso de Arte Virreinal: El futuro del arte del pasado
Lima, Peru
July 18-19, 2019
All Registration to the "Congreso de Arte Virreinal: El Futuro del Arte del Pasado" is now officially closed.
Join us on July 18 and 19 at 9 a.m for the Livestream.
Todos los registros en línea para el "Congreso de Arte Virreinal: El Futuro del Arte del Pasado" están ahora ofialmente cerrados.
Julio 18 y 19 a las 9 a.m. asiste a la transmisión en vivo.
Coming Soon
The Center for Latin American Arts presents
Expanding access to Music Education through Modern Band
Appearances/ postponed until further notice:
RGV Orff Chapter
Teacher Workshop
Saturday, March 28/ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Los Fresnos Elementary
Modern Band in the Secondary Schools
Monday, March 30/ 9:30-10:45 am
Edinburg Music Building EPACB 1.128
Inclusive Music Education through Modern Band
Monday, March 30/ 11:00 am - 12: 15 pm
Edinburg Music Building EPACB 1.128
The Center for Latin American Arts presents Colombian soundscapes from Medellín
El Trio Picaporte
The Center for Latin American Arts presents
Coatlicue 2.0
Theatre performer and playwright Daniel Loyola from Mexico City will be visiting to perform at Jeffers Theatre and lecture at the Center for Latin American Arts in Edinburg and Brownsville in 2020.
