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Visual Storytelling in Photography with Felipe Fittipaldi

In this 4-part workshop, we’ll examine the art of storytelling and narrative through photographic images, to better understand the place and culture we live in. Rethink the way you see the world by approaching your community and your life through photography. Class discussions will include ideas, research, planning, technical aspects, editing, ethics, and other relevant […]

Studio Visit with Guadalupe Martinez

It is undeniable that this constant movement has defined our human experience as Latins in Vancouver. The series of live interviews and virtual studio visits “Trascendiendo Fronteras: exploring migration through art” seeks to introduce 4 different viewpoints on migration through the artworks of Vancouver based artists Pilar Mehlis, Guadalupe Martinez, Carlos Colin and Teo Monsalve. […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Dr. Kim Beauchesne, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Graduate Advisor French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at The University of British Columbia, will present and facilitate discussion […]

Tertulia: Rosario Castellanos

Join us on Zoom for a literary conversation. Rosario Castellanos (1925-1974) is widely considered to be one of the most important Mexican writers of the 20th century. Featuring translations from the host, Nancy Ross, this presentation will discuss excerpts from Rosario Castellanos’ first novel Balún Canán (1957) and the poem Valium 10 from Poesía no […]

Studio Visit with Carlos Colín

FREE tickets available at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6hqDwuGdWQ9V6deyKFm58AhzE5o9-C Trascendiendo Fronteras: exploring migration through visual art | Live Interview and Studio Visit with Carlos Colín The act of moving from one place to another whether seasonally or indefinitely is an act that unites animals and humans alike. The complex and natural phenomenon of migration unifies us despite our differences. […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. This October 13th Dr. Tamara Mitchell, Associate Professor of Spanish at The University of British Columbia, will present and facilitate discussion of the following stories: “Broken Strand” […]

Tertulia Talks: Graphic Design in Brazil

Get to know more about Brazilian graphic design, from the military dictatorship period, through the late 1980's re-democratization process, to today. The history of graphic design in Brazil is as rich, mixed, and diverse as the history of its people. It officially started with the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Family in the country in […]

VLACC en la Feria Iberoamericana del Libro en Canadá

Link for Registration will be available soon at: https://www.filibrocanada.com/escritoras-vancouver.html VLACC en la Feria Iberoamericana del Libro en Canadá Día: Martes, 27 de octubre, 2020 Hora: 5:30pm PST | 8:30 pm EST De sur a norte: la presencia de Latinoamérica en el trabajo de cuatro escritoras latino-canadienses Soledad, una de las protagonistas de la novela de […]

Trascendiendo Fronteras: exploring migration through visual art | Live Interview and Studio Visit with Teo Monsalve

Trascendiendo Fronteras: exploring migration through visual art | Live Interview and Studio Visit with Teo Monsalve FREE program, live on Zoom. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArde6trD8oE9TWkfbnRbUEK The act of moving from one place to another whether seasonally or indefinitely is an act that unites animals and humans alike. The complex and natural phenomenon of migration unifies us […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. This November 10th Jon Beasley-Murray, Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of British Columbia, will present and facilitate discussion of the following stories: The stories are […]

Volando por Latinoamerica – Storytelling in Spanish on Facebook Live

Vancouver, B.C.

Volando por Latinoamérica is back on Facebook Live. This popular live video series in Spanish brings Latin American storytelling and music, puppets, rhymes, riddles, and different curiosities to kids of all ages. This time around presenters Maria Helena and Ana Lorena will be together on 25-minute presentations. Join us for fun games and magic tricks […]