LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

The Latin American Film Festival is an initiative of the association in conjunction with the American Film Institute and the Inter-American Development Bank aimed at presenting the most recent productions of Latin American filmmakers in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Its mission is to promote this artistic expression and to create cultural exchange among the directors and producers of the films while attracting distributors in the U.S.

More information: http://www.dclatinamericanfilmfestival.org

FIRST IBEROAMERICAN GUITAR FESTIVAL
a tribute to AGUSTIN PIO BARRIOS “MANGORE”

Welcome to the “First Iberoamerican Guitar Festival,” an Iberoamerican Serenade to the City of Washington, DC. Now, what is a serenade without a guitar? This instrument is a part of the Iberoamerican culture and probably the most played instrument throughout our countries. This Festival will highlight the different musical expressions that are present in Iberoamerica: from Flamenco to the Fado, from Tango to Jazz, from Rock to Brazilian music.

In this First Edition we present a well-deserved tribute to the great Paraguayan composer, Agustin Barrios Mangoré. He was truly panamerican in his life and work and a pioneer of the concert guitar in Iberoamerica. He performed in 18 countries and created a unique, eclectic repertoire that combined European classical music with Latin American popular and folkloric music.

We want to thank to Berta Rojas, Professor from George Washington University for her effort and masterful direction of this event.

More information: http://www.dciberoamericanguitarfestival.org/

XVI Ibero-American Art Salon “Diaspora”

December 10, 2007 – January 31, 2008. Cultural Institute of Mexico in Washington, D.C.

The theme is “The Diaspora” by which is understood massive migration of people from one country to another, for social, political, economic and religious reasons, etc. These people are affected by their new environment at the same time, they themselves influence their new environment. The AACIA wants to portray these cultural changes at the Salon de Arte.

The curator of this show is Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC. He has selected the works of art proposed by the AACIA member countries. The pre-selection was carried out by the Art Committee of AACIA, lead by Jilma Prada, Director of the Prada Gallery.

See the catalogue of the exhibition  HERE

See catalogues of the past Art Salons   HERE

In the media:
El diario de hoy (El Salvador)

"NOCHE DE BAILE"

Every Spring the Ibero-American Cultural Attaches Association gets together to celebrate our diverse cultures with a night of music, dance, food and entertainment.