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UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts
Dr. Katherine Moore McAllen
UTRGV Library, 2nd Floor, ELIBR 2.114
UTRGV Music Science and Learning Center BMSLC 2.210
Email: katherine.mcallen@utrgv.edu
Email: CLAA@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7234
Fax: (956) 665-2177
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Upcoming Events

The Center for Latin American Arts presents
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

Popular Music Education Clinics and Workshops


Past Events

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

Intangible


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

Watch A la Música 2023

A la Música


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

Rivera School Exhibition


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."

Dr. Patricia Caicedo


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

Idea School San Juan Exhibition


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

Registration Social Brownsville


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.

Registration
Scholarship Applications
Financial Aid

Registration Social Edinburg


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

Idea School San Juan Exhibition


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

Click here to see the program

Kate Ledger


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

Watch "An Imaginary Line Project and its Intersection with Wixarika culture and Contemporary Techniques" by Uncovered Spaces Participating Artist María Fernanda Barrero

Artist Talk Marifer


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

Student Crossroads - Cristina

Student Crossroads - Fatima


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

Art and Narrative Through Criminal Justice Studies


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

Daisy Patton Workshop


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

Watch Uncovered Spaces Artists' Roundtable “Navigating Your Own Space: Artistic Identity and Social Interactions in the Artist’s Practice”

US Artists' Roundtable


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

RGV Call x Art x Change


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 Call x Art x Change


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

RGV Call x Art x Change


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 here
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

Día de los Muertos Brownsville


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

Día de los Muertos Brownsville


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

Día de los Muertos


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

Día de los Muertos Webinar


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

Hostile Terrain Open Call


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

Hostile Terrain Brownsville Event


The Center for Latin American Arts hosted
a tag filling activity to support the exhibition
Hostile Terrain 94
September 8, 11:00 am

Hostile Terrain CLAA Event


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

Kat Reinhert

Getting Started with Songwriting


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

Peru Roundtable


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

Spring Registration Social


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

Watch the lecture Curatorial Internships and Fellowships: Preparation, Experiences, and Advice by Akemi Luisa Herráez

Curatorial Internships and Fellowships: Preparation, Experiences, and Advice


The Center for Latin American Arts
hosted a Pre-Thanksgiving Registration Social
November 16th, 2020 at 3:00 pm

Click here to watch Pre-Thanksgiving Registration Social 2020
Click here to download "How to Register for Classes" PDF
Click here to download the "Financial Aid" PDF

Registration Social 2020


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

Click here to visit Noreste a Virtual Exhibition
Click here to watch the recorded Roundtable Event

Noreste Roundtable


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

Click here to watch the recorded event

Kristopher Driggers


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

Click here to watch the recorded workshop
Click here to access Ukelele in Modern Band PPT

Ukelele


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/

COVID-19


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"

Wiley


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

Gran Circo


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.

abstractnarratives


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

ballet folkloric flamenco


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 folkloric flamenco


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

veracruzw


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

lecture Carolina Santamaria


“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

mario lamo play colombia


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.

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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.

Poster of Arte Virreynal Conference in Lima Peru

Complete symposium program.


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

Modern Band


The Center for Latin American Arts presents Colombian soundscapes from Medellín
El Trio Picaporte

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.

coatlicue: La Diosa que Vino Del Aire at Jeffers Theatre and the Performing Arts Centers in Edinburg and Brownsville in 2019 and 2020.


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