El Museo del Barrio

06/07/2026

We're honored to see El Museo featured in Vogue Latam following our 2026 Gala!

As Karina González Ulloa writes, El Museo has become "a benchmark that celebrates the cultural heritage of Latin America and its diasporas."

The article highlights an unforgettable evening honoring Isabel and Agustín Coppel, J Balvin, and Estrellita Brodsky, while underscoring the importance of supporting El Museo's exhibitions, bilingual education programs, and Permanent Collection.

Thank you to Vogue Mexico and Latin America for recognizing the power and impact of our mission!

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4vqwtl0

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¡Es un honor para nosotros ver a El Museo en las páginas de Vogue México y Latinoamérica tras nuestra Gala 2026!

Como escribe Karina González Ulloa, El Museo se ha convertido en "un referente que celebra el patrimonio cultural de América Latina y sus diásporas."

El artículo destaca una velada inolvidable en honor a Isabel y Agustín Coppel, J Balvin y Estrellita Brodsky, al tiempo que subraya la importancia de apoyar las exposiciones, los programas de educación bilingüe y la Colección Permanente de El Museo.

¡Gracias a Vogue México y Latinoamérica por reconocer el poder y el impacto de nuestra misión!

Lee el artículo aquí:https://bit.ly/4vqwtl0

Una vez más, El Museo del Barrio celebra una gala donde reúne a la comunidad latina de Nueva York, así como a nuevos amigos para celebrar el legado de Latinoamérica.

06/06/2026

Last week, we celebrated the creativity, culture, and community of older adults at Rooted in Community: A Celebration of Senior Artists!

This inspiring exhibition showcased the artistic talent, storytelling, and cultural expression of older adults from PSS Manhattanville Center, RAICES Corona Older Adult Center, Hamilton Grange Senior Center, and Carver Senior Center.

Through workshops led by El Museo teaching artists, participants created remarkable works as part of the SU-CASA program at Carver and RAICES Older Adult Centers and the Cultural Immigrant Initiative at Hamilton Grange and Manhattanville Older Adult Centers. The celebration culminated in bringing these artists and their beautiful creations together at El Museo!

A special thank you to the New York City Council, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and Council Members—Elsie Encarnación, Tiffany Cabán, Shaun Abreu, and Yusef Salaam—whose support made this event possible:

We also extend our gratitude to the older adult artists, center staff, and teaching artists Cievel Xicohtencatl, Dionis Ortiz, and Julia Justo, whose dedication and talent brought this celebration to life.

Thank you to everyone who helped honor the voices, stories, and creativity of our older adult community!

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La semana pasada celebramos la creatividad, la cultura y el espíritu comunitario de las personas mayores en Rooted in Community: A Celebration of Senior Artists.

Esta inspiradora exposición mostró el talento artístico, la narración de historias y la expresión cultural de las personas mayores del PSS Manhattanville Center, el RAICES Corona Older Adult Center, el Hamilton Grange Senior Center y el Carver Senior Center.

A través de talleres dirigidos por artistas docentes de El Museo, los participantes crearon obras extraordinarias como parte del programa SU-CASA en los Centros para Personas Mayores Carver y RAICES, y de la Iniciativa Cultural para Inmigrantes en los Centros para Personas Mayores Hamilton Grange y Manhattanville. ¡La celebración culminó con la reunión de estos artistas y sus hermosas creaciones en El Museo!

Un agradecimiento especial al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Nueva York, al Departamento de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de Nueva York y a los concejales Elsie Encarnación, Tiffany Cabán, Shaun Abreu y Yusef Salaam, cuyo apoyo hizo posible este evento:

También queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento a los artistas mayores, al personal de los centros y a los artistas docentes Cievel Xicohtencatl, Dionis Ortiz y Julia Justo, cuya dedicación y talento dieron vida a esta celebración.

¡Gracias a todos los que ayudaron a honrar las voces, las historias y la creatividad de nuestra comunidad de personas mayores!

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Photo credit: Michael Palma

06/05/2026

Join us at The Africa Center on Thursday, June 11 as we kick off the start of the World Cup!

This free and collaborative program highlights the vibrant cultural legacies of Africa and Latin America, celebrating shared histories, diasporic connections, and the unifying power of sport. Together, we'll watch the Mexico and South Africa match, bringing these global connections to life on and off the field.

🗓 Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2–5 PM
📍 The Africa Center (1280 Fifth Avenue)
🎟 Free admission | Register here: https://bit.ly/4dnxlRt

Olé, Olé, Olé! ⚽

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Acompáñanos en The Africa Center el jueves 11 de junio para dar el pistoletazo de salida al Mundial!

Este programa gratuito y colaborativo pone de relieve el vibrante legado cultural de África y América Latina, celebrando las historias compartidas, los vínculos de la diáspora y el poder unificador del deporte. Juntos veremos el partido entre México y Sudáfrica, dando vida a estas conexiones globales tanto dentro como fuera del campo.

🗓 Jueves, June 11, 2026 | 2–5 PM
📍 The Africa Center (1280 Fifth Avenue)
🎟 Entrada gratuita | Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/4dnxlRt

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 

In ‘Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,’ a selection of recently acquired works reflects El Museo’s commitment to collecting and amplifying q***r voices. Through portraits, photographs, sculptures, and print, our artists explore identity, kinship, self-expression, and the many ways we gather, create, and care for one another. The section “In the Club” amplifies this idea with works by celebrated artists assume vivid astro focus (avaf), Laura Aguilar, and Luis Carle. 

Meaning “hanging out” in Spanglish, Jangueando reminds us that community itself can be a space of joy, resistance, and celebration of q***r artists imagining new ways of being together  

 Join us this June to experience these powerful works and celebrate the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of q***r Latine communities before the exhibition closes next month. 

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¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! 🌈

En ‘Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,’ una selección de obras adquiridas recientemente refleja el compromiso de El Museo de coleccionar y amplificar las voces q***r. A través de retratos, fotografías, esculturas y obra gráfica, nuestros artistas exploran la identidad, el parentesco, la autoexpresión y las múltiples formas en que nos reunimos, creamos y cuidamos mutuamente. La sección “In the Club” amplifica esta idea con obras de artistas aclamados como assume vivid astro focus (avaf), Laura Aguilar y Luis Carle.

Con el significado de “pasar el rato” en spanglish, ‘Jangueando’ nos recuerda que la comunidad misma puede ser un espacio de alegría, resistencia y celebración de artistas q***r que imaginan nuevas formas de estar juntos.

Únase a nosotros este junio para experimentar estas poderosas obras y celebrar la creatividad, la resiliencia y el brillo de las comunidades q***r latinas, antes de que la exposición cierre el próximo mes

06/01/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Julio Le Parc, a visionary artist whose groundbreaking practice left an indelible mark on modern art around the world.

We were honored to share Le Parc’s art with our audiences in 'The Illusive Eye' (2016), an international survey of Kinetic and Op art. The exhibition highlighted the richness of geometric abstraction across the Americas, and Le Parc’s contributions stood as a powerful example of the creativity, innovation, and experimentation that defined the movement.

We are grateful for the Argentine artist’s enduring contributions to generations of artists, scholars, and viewers. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those touched by his remarkable life and legacy.

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Julio Le Parc, "Continuel Mobil Transparent, " installation image from The Illusive Eye, on view at El Museo del Barrio , February 3- May 21, 2016. Courtesy El Museo del Barrio.

05/30/2026

We are proud to announce Guadalupe Rosales as the recipient of the 2026–2027 Dobel Latinx Art Prize, sponsored by Maestro Dobel Tequila.

A multidisciplinary artist and educator, Rosales is renowned for her community-driven archival projects, “Veteranas and Rucas” and “Map Pointz,” which preserve and celebrate the histories, identities, and subcultures of Latinx communities in Southern California.

Through photography, sculpture, video, sound, and collaborative storytelling, Rosales explores memory, belonging, and cultural preservation, transforming personal narratives into powerful collective histories.

We look forward to presenting her solo exhibition at El Museo del Barrio in 2027!

05/29/2026

Let’s talk about last night...🥂

Thank you to all who gathered for El Museo del Barrio’s 2026 Gala—an incredible evening bringing together artists, philanthropists, collectors, cultural leaders, and supporters to celebrate the transformative power of Latin American and Latine art and culture.

The evening honored Isabel and Agustín Coppel and global music icon J Balvin () for their visionary support of contemporary art and their commitment to advancing Latin American and Latine culture worldwide. El Museo also presented Estrellita Brodsky with the Tony Bechara Legacy Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication to artists and institutions shaping today’s cultural landscape.

Funds raised will directly support El Museo’s educational initiatives, bilingual public programs, and stewardship of its Permanent Collection. The Gala Auction remains live through June 3—bid on exceptional works while supporting the museum’s mission.

Special thanks to Victoria Espinosa, Karla Harwich, Karla Martinez de Salas (), María Eugenia Maury, our Host Committee, and generous Vice Chairs for their leadership and support.

05/21/2026

El Museo del Barrio's 2026 Gala Auction is officially live!

Curated by the museum and in partnership with The Auction Collective, the Gala Auction is open now through June 3. Support the continued vitality of El Museo del Barrio—every bid directly advances El Museo’s mission through dynamic exhibitions and impactful educational programming.

This year, El Museo will honor Isabel and Agustín Coppel, Estrellita Brodsky, and J Balvin—visionary leaders whose advocacy, philanthropy, and cultural influence continue to shape and elevate our communities worldwide.

Bid generously to help sustain and celebrate this vibrant cultural legacy for generations to come!

See the artworks here: https://bit.ly/4uwpJ5d

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¡Ya está oficialmente en marcha la subasta de gala de El Museo del Barrio de 2026!

Organizada por el museo en colaboración con The Auction Collective, la subasta de gala estará abierta desde ahora hasta el 3 de junio. Apoya la vitalidad continua de El Museo del Barrio: cada puja contribuye directamente a la misión del museo a través de exposiciones dinámicas y programas educativos de gran impacto.

Este año, El Museo rendirá homenaje a Isabel y Agustín Coppel, Estrellita Brodsky y J Balvin, líderes visionarios cuya defensa de las causas, filantropía e influencia cultural siguen dando forma y elevando a nuestras comunidades en todo el mundo.

¡Puje generosamente para ayudar a mantener y celebrar este vibrante legado cultural para las generaciones venideras!

Puedes ver las obras aquí: https://bit.ly/4uwpJ5d

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Isabella Cuglievan, 'A drop of dew poised on the tip of a leaf,' 2024. Acrylic and acrylic ink on canvas. 30 3/8 x 24 3/8 in (77.1 x 61.9 cm)

José Bedia, 'Behique,' 2009. Mixed media on paper. 50 x 38 in (127 x 96.5 cm)

Candelaria Traverso, ' #6 Sin título,' 2025. From the series "Chakana." Patchwork on synthetic burlap, 47 1/8 x 57 1/4 in (120 x 145.5 cm)

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of art, movement, storytelling, and community inspired by the work of Sophie Rivera!

From dancing and artmaking to puppet shows and gallery conversations, the celebration of the energy, creativity, and joy of Nuyorican culture was on full display. A huge thank you to Miguel Aparicio for getting us moving with New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio; to Teatro SEA for bringing The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales to life through vibrant, interactive storytelling; and to Salsa Caterers & Special Events for the wonderful food that helped bring our community together.

We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, participated, danced, created, and celebrated with us 💛

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¡Gracias a todos quienes nos acompañaron para una tarde de arte, movimiento, narración y comunidad inspirada en la obra de Sophie Rivera!

Desde baile y actividades artísticas hasta espectáculos de títeres y conversaciones en las galerías, la celebración de la energía, creatividad y alegría de la cultura nuyorican estuvo presente en todo momento. Un enorme agradecimiento a Miguel Aparicio () por ponernos en movimiento con New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio; a Teatro SEA por dar vida a The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales a través de una narración vibrante e interactiva; y a Salsa Caterers & Special Events por la maravillosa comida que ayudó a reunir a nuestra comunidad.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos con todas las personas que participaron, bailaron, crearon y celebraron con nosotros 💛

05/15/2026

We were honored to co-host, alongside LxNY Network, a Latine Arts Organization Community Conversation this week at El Museo del Barrio with Deputy Mayor Julie A. Su and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Diya Vij!

Thank you to the many incredible Latine arts organizations, cultural workers, and community leaders who came together for a focused and generative dialogue around the realities, challenges, and future possibilities facing Latine cultural organizations across New York City.

Since our founding in 1969, El Museo has believed deeply in the power of culture as a vehicle for visibility, advocacy, and collective transformation. Conversations like these reaffirm the importance of building together, sharing resources, and advancing a more equitable and sustainable cultural ecosystem for all New Yorkers.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to continuing this important work in community.