November, 2009 - El Museo del Barrio kicks-off a new series of day-long free cultural programs, to be held the Third Saturdays of each month from November 2009 through August 2010. Super Sábado welcomes everyone interested in exploring the vibrancy and diversity of Latino culture through free concerts, exhibitions, gallery tours, art making workshops, walking tours, film screenings, and spoken word.
PRESS
The Press Area posts press releases about El Museo's exhibitions and programs. We will soon upload our archives including previous press releases. For additional information and/or image requests, please contact:
Carolina Ramirez
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
El Museo del Barrio
212-660-7100
cramirez@elmuseo.org
Día de Los Muertos
October, 2009 - El Museo marks Día de los Muertos with a free, full day of performances, events and public programs, including a special performance by Mexican actress Susana Alexander.
El Museo’s Young International Circle Celebrates Día de los Muertos with a flavor of Carnaval
October, 2009- El Museo del Barrio will host its seventh annual Young International Circle (YIC) Benefit on Friday, October 30, 2009. This year’s edition of the popular event, which once a year brings together young, high-profile arts supporters from New York, Latin America, and Europe, will celebrate the age-old traditions of Día de los Muertos with a flavor of Carnaval.
El Museo del Barrio Reopening
October, 2009 - El Museo del Barrio, reopens Saturday, October 17, 2009 with an all-day open house celebrating the newly renovated facilities, the launch of the new Carmen Ana Unanue Galleries, and the museum’s 40th Anniversary.
Great Performances and El Museo del Barrio Unite at el Cafe
September, 2009 – Following an extensive search among the city’s finest caterers, Great Performances has been tapped to operate EL CAFE in the newly renovated El Museo del Barrio, following a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion that includes a lively café to seat 120 people.
El Museo launches Voces y Visiones at new Permanent Collection Galleries
September, 2009 - El Museo del Barrio launches first galleries exclusively dedicated to its permanent collection as part of its reopening. The Carmen Ana Unanue Galleries unveil October 17 with inaugural exhibition Voces y Visiones: Four Decades Through El Museo del Barrio's Permanent Collection
New Visual Identity
September, 2009 - El Museo del Barrio is launching a new visual identity in conjunction with its reopening and 40th anniversary events.
El Museo presents Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis
September, 2009 - El Museo del Barrio presents Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis, to run as its inaugural exhibition in its renovated and expanded facilities October 17, 2009 - February 28, 2010