Cultural Events

Peace Fund Events

Exhibition of Photographic Archives of the Columbus Memorial Library
September 21–26, 2009
OAS Main Building
Washington, D.C.

Display of Major Works of the Permanent Collection of the Art Museum of the Americas
September 21–26, 2009
OAS Main Building
Washington, D.C.

The Day After Peace (Documentary Screening)
September 23, 2009
Hall of the Americas, OAS
Washington, D.C.

Notas de Paz (Chamber Orchestra Concert)
September 25, 2009
Hall of the Americas, OAS
Washington, D.C.

Chalk4Peace
September 26, 2009
OAS Main Building (front steps)
Washington, D.C.

The Americas Project – Beyond the Absence of War: Peace and Stability in the Americas of the XXI Century
October 8–10, 2009
Houston, Texas

Museum of the Americas Events

Bilateral Engagement, an exhibit presented in cooperation with the Washington Sculptors Group
Now through Friday, January 15, 2010
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

Bilateral Engagement artist-led panel discussion
Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 2 p.m to 4 p.m.
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

Bilateral Engagement artist Linda Hesh on her FOR and AGAINST "Benches" portraits
Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

Bilateral Engagement exhibit-themed family workshop on “Do you want to be a sculptor?” 
Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

“Carnaval de Oruro"
A Photography Exhibit by Fernando Bustamante y Oshima
Now through October 30, 2009
Organization of American States
1889 F Street, N.W., TL Washington, D.C.

Book launching of “Julio Valdez” by Federica Palomero
The book presentation will be followed by a conversation with the artist
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Art Museum of the Americas of the OAS

Mask Family Workshop
Saturday, October 17 11am–1pm
OAS Art Museum of the Americas
Presented as part of the Neighbors to the President Consortium Fall 'Spirited' Family Day! "Get into the Halloween spirit! Make your own mask while learning about the rich tradition of carnival masks in Latin America and the Caribbean. You will cast your face in plaster, and then decorate your unique creation!  Recommended for ages 7 and up—fun for the whole family.

Opening Reception for "Bilateral Engagement"
Friday, October 16 at 6:30 pm
OAS Art Museum of the Americas
Exhibition presented with the Washington Sculptors Group.

Book presentation by Felix Ángel: "Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos"
Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m., Art Museum of the Americas

Rogelio Salmona lecture
Thursday, September 24
Georgetown University
Rogelio Salmona lecture by Kenneth Frampton, renowned architecture critic and historian and architect Maria Elvira Madriñan, wife and collaborator of Rogelio Salmona.  Panel discussion at Georgetown University—Center for Latin American Studies.