Visual Arts

Nuestros Colores Mural Opening and Celebration with Ari de la Mora and La Libélula

Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a celebration of diversity, resilience, and creativity as we unveil Nuestros Colores, a vibrant and meaningful new public mural in Vancouver! This mural is the result of several workshops led by Mexican artist Ari de la Mora, who collaborated with a group of twelve Latin American youth. Organized by La Libélula Cooperative, […]

“Dance Forms in the Street” Art Exhibition by Juliana Silva

Vancouver, B.C.

The Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC), in collaboration with Trout Lake Community Centre, is proud to present an exhibition featuring the works of Colombian artist Juliana Silva. Join us from August 1 to August 31 at the Trout Lake Community Centre to experience the captivating world of Juliana Silva's art, where textiles come alive […]

Sing, Don’t Cry | Exhibition Visit with Angie Quintanilla Coates and Miret Rodriguez

Vancouver, B.C.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at the Sing, Don't Cry exhibition by Angie Quintanilla Coates. Inspired by the anthem "Cielito Lindo," this showcase explores the persistent optimism of Mexican life through bold geometric forms and vivid colours. The exhibition reflects a journey from hardship to joy, embodying the mantra "Canta y no llores" […]

Voices of Self-Love | Art Exhibition

Britannia Art Gallery 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Voices of Self-Love is a group exhibition that celebrates the powerful journey of self-love through stories of acceptance, belonging, nurture, and transformation. This past April, twelve Latin American women gathered at a local community center to participate in creative writing, painting, and sculpture workshops, courageously sharing their personal stories of self-discovery. Inspired by these moving […]

Community Art Tour | Firelei Báez Exhibition

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a special Community Art Tour of the exhibition Firelei Báez, co-hosted by the Vancouver Art Gallery, VLACC, and Curated Tastes. This interactive tour will be co-led by Miret Rodríguez, representing the VLACC, and an in-house expert from the Gallery who brings extensive knowledge of the exhibition. Miret will guide the conversation to unpack […]

¡Viva Latinoamérica! – Celebrating Latin American Arts and Culture at Langara College

Langara College - Building A

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Doors at 5:30 pm) Location: Langara College - Building A (100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3) This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome! Join VLACC and the Langara College for ¡Viva Latinoamérica!, a vibrant celebration of Latin American arts and culture. […]

Reimagining Histories: The Art of Firelei Báez

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the work of Firelei Báez, a Dominican American artist whose versatile practice reimagines histories, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through her complex visual language, Báez challenges colonial narratives, explores diasporic identities and reclaims spaces for voices often excluded from dominant historical accounts. Date: Saturday, March […]

Chiquita (Banana) – Art Exhibition by Michelle Bourget Morales

Vancouver, B.C.

Date: From March 2nd to March 30th, 2025 Time: Mon. to Fri.: 9:00 am – 9:45 pm Sat. & Sun.: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm Location: Trout Lake Community Centre - Display Vitrine Case - 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Free event. VLACC, in collaboration with Trout Lake Community Centre and Curated Tastes, […]

Punto de Encuentro |Grants for Individual Artists: A Practical Workshop

T Gallery - Langara College Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, B.C.

Are you an artist or cultural worker looking to navigate the world of public arts funding? This hands-on session is designed for artists seeking clarity and confidence when applying for grants. Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm Location: Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W […]

Inside The Alchemist Heart: A Guided Tour with Dafne Blanco-Sarlay

The Cultch 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a special guided tour with multidisciplinary artist Dafne Blanco-Sarlay, as she walks us through her powerful solo exhibition, The Alchemist Heart , a deeply personal journey through identity, memory, and the transformative power of art. Drawing from her Afro-Mexican and Jewish roots, her family’s history of migration and activism, and her lived […]

Latin American Studio Hop and Reception

Hackspace 1601 Venables St, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with a specially curated studio hop highlighting Latin American voices in Vancouver, presented as part of VLACC’s Latin Expressions program. Guided by curator and art historian Miret Rodríguez, this event offers an intimate opportunity to step inside three artists’ studios, hear directly about their practices, and reflect […]