ALMAAHH Texas

10/02/2026

Stories from the Neighborhood: Insight Session 🌸

Join us for a special ALMAAHH Insight Session at the West Pearland Library ( ) !

Come learn more about ALMAAHH’s work and explore our exhibition, "Stories from the Neighborhood", currently on view featuring the incredible work and stories of Yolanda Davis, Raul Rene Gonzalez ( ) , and Mary Valle-Cooper ( )

🗓 When: October 8 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: West Pearland Library (11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584) Tag a friend who loves local art! 👇

09/30/2026

Poetry Workshop with Reyes Ramirez at FotoFest ✍️🎨

FotoFest, in partnership with ALMAAHH, invites you to an in-person poetry workshop organized as part of the exhibition Across the Americas: FotoFest, Latin America, and Latino Cultures in the United States. Led by Reyes Ramirez (he/him) 2025–2027 Houston Poet Laureate, writer, educator, curator, and translator of Mexican and Salvadoran descent, the workshop will explore poetry techniques and offer participants an opportunity to develop and express their unique voices through writing.

📍 Location: FotoFest Gallery
🗓 Date: November 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
👥 Audience: Open to writers of all experience levels.
💲 Cost: Free with RSVP.

⚠️ LIMITED CAPACITY: Space is capped at 30 participants, and capacity is limited. Once filled, a waiting list will open.

🎟 Reserve your free spot here: https://linktr.ee/almaahhtx

🔗 Learn more about the exhibition: https://fotofest.org/across-the-americas

09/29/2026

Relive an evening of art and community fueled by the hearts, minds, and souls of American Latinos! 🎨✨

We are proud to share this special milestone for ALMAAHH alongside leaders and partners who strongly believe in our mission. A huge thank you for the constant support of:

John Whitmire ( )
Adrian Garcia ( )
Joaquin Martinez ( )
Julian Ramirez ( )
Michele L. ( )
Bao-Long Chu ( .long_chu )
Carlos Duarte ( .a.duarte.72 )

Thank you all for investing in our culture and talent! ❤️🙌
📸 Watch the recording of ALMAAHH Day at the link in our bio!

09/29/2026

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us through art and creativity! 🎨✨

Join us for a special Craft Day workshop led by Tina Hernandez at the Pasadena Library. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with rich cultural traditions, unlock your creativity, and celebrate together in community.

📅 Date: October 3
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pasadena Library
🎟️ Admission: Free (Registration required)

👉 Reserve your spot now via the link in our bio!

09/29/2026

What an extraordinary showcase of talent, culture, and powerful dialogue at ! 🌟✨

Our stage came alive with pure magic, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the visionary performers and thought leaders who made it an unforgettable day.

A massive thank you to our phenomenal performers: Reyes Ramirez ( ) for weaving soul-stirring spoken word, Renegade Carnies () for bringing electric energy with their fire performance art, Segundo Barrio Children's Chorus ( ) for filling the air with pure heart and harmony, and Yansa Samada ( ) for serenading us with breathtaking Cuban flute melodies.

We are equally honored and grateful to our brilliant panelists—Delilah Montoya (.montoya ) , Erika Hirugami ( ), and Sixto Wagan ( .wagan )—for sharing their wisdom, elevating diverse voices, and shaping inspiring conversations that will resonate for a long time to come.

Thank you all for sharing your extraordinary gifts, passion, and vision with our community! 💜

👇 Which performance or panel moment moved you the most? Let us know in the comments!

09/28/2026

Join us for our upcoming Herencia poetry workshop (.exhibicion_y_baile), a space dedicated to exploring identity, memory, resilience, and cultural inheritance through creative writing.

We are thrilled to feature Icess Fernandez Rojas ( ) , a Houston-based educator, writer, former journalist, and author of The Opposite of Breathing is Cement (2023).

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: October 7

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Flatland Gallery (Cafe Brasil) | Houston, TX

🎟️ Admission: Free (RSVP required)

👉 RSVP here to secure your spot: https://linktr.ee/almaahhtx

09/27/2026

What an unforgettable day at ! 🌟🎨

An event of this scale is only possible when our community, leaders, and strategic partners come together to celebrate, preserve, and champion Latino arts and culture.

🏛️🤝 To our Generous Sponsors: Special thanks to the City of Houston Mayor's Office, UBS (Sandra Ago), and Lone Star College (Lillian Ortiz) for supporting our mission and championing Latino arts and culture!

✨ To our Amazing Collaborators & Partners: A huge shoutout to those who elevated the experience and brought this event to life: Churrascos (Catering), La Guadalupana (Floral Arrangements), Sosamas (PR), and Blue People (Marketing).

🌟 To our incredible Host Committee: Claudia de Vasco • Frances Castaneda Dyess • Gracie Chavez • Jasminne Mendez • Kelly J. Zúñiga, Ed.D., CFRE, CAFI • Laura Jaramillo • Lenora Sorola-Pohlman • Michele Leal • Reyes Ramirez • Ruby Rivera • Sergio Selvera • Veronica Gaona • Vicki Luna-Lerma. Thank you for your leadership, vision, and unwavering support!

💜 To the ALMAAHH Team: Thank you for the endless hours, dedication, and ex*****on behind the scenes:

Carlos Duarte, Susana Howard Rosas, Gabriela Magaña, Cynthia J. Giron, Sofia Silueta, Fernando Moguel, Eduardo Rosales, Elizabeth Sosa, Karen Martínez, Carolina Fernández, and Cecilia Becerra.

To everyone who joined us: thank you for being a part of ALMAAHH history! This is just the beginning. ✨

👇 Drop your favorite moment in the comments below!

06/01/2026

Get ready for a visioning session for the performing arts industries! Add it to your calendar, and make sure to RSVP (and learn more) by going to the link in bio. Hope to see you there!

Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex.