Tag: latin america

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 […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 2 Yaimel Lopez

Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary monthly on […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 3 Carol Mendes

Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary monthly on […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – January

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is excited to host the January edition of a reading group for anyone passionate about Latin American literature. Join us for an engaging discussion of three Brazilian short stories: “Lion” (2010) by Luisa Geisler, “Sparks” (2012) by Carol Bensimon, and “Lettuce Nights” (2013) by Vanessa Barbara. The session will be facilitated by Professor Alessandra Santos and promises to be a thought-provoking […]

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 […]

BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists at PuSh Festival

Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C.

BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists – Push Festival: Presented by New Works in partnership with VLACC Experience BOGOTÁ, a visceral and magnetic performance by Andrea Peña & Artists, as part of the PuSh Festival. Inspired by Colombia’s political and spiritual heritage, this bold work constructs a brutalist landscape through choreography, where nine performers embody […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 4: Alvaro Rojas

VLACC's YouTube Channel Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We release a new documentary monthly on […]

Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Pelo Malo

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for a meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latin storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]

Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Doláres de Arena

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for this meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latinx storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 5: Pedro Chamale

VLACC's YouTube Channel Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of building their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary provides an intimate glimpse into their challenges and triumphs, revealing how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. A new documentary will be released monthly […]

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, […]