Dialogues and Events at El Consulado

Dialogues & Events

Events, conversations, publications, and resources exploring Venezuelan and Latin American art and culture in New York City and beyond.

Upcoming Events

Venezuelan Contemporary Art: Diaspora Perspectives
June 15, 2025

Venezuelan Contemporary Art: Diaspora Perspectives

El Consulado Center, New York City

A panel discussion featuring Venezuelan artists based in New York exploring themes of identity, displacement, and cultural preservation through contemporary art practices.

Featuring:

Helwing Villamizar Alejandra Mandelblum Visiting Artists Collective
Latin American Film Festival: New Voices
July 8-15, 2025

Latin American Film Festival: New Voices

El Consulado Screening Room, New York City

A week-long festival showcasing emerging filmmakers from Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and throughout Latin America, with director Q&As and networking events.

Featuring:

Lolo Bello Leonard Zelig Guest Directors
Sounds of Resistance: Music from the Venezuelan Diaspora
August 20, 2025

Sounds of Resistance: Music from the Venezuelan Diaspora

El Consulado Performance Space, New York City

A concert featuring Venezuelan musicians based in New York City performing traditional and contemporary music that speaks to experiences of migration, resistance, and cultural identity.

Featuring:

Luke Grande Rafael Carrero Guest Musicians

Past Events

Movement & Memory: Venezuelan Dance Traditions
March 20, 2025

Movement & Memory: Venezuelan Dance Traditions

El Consulado Performance Space, New York City

A performance and workshop exploring traditional Venezuelan dance forms and their evolution in the diaspora context of New York City.

Featured:

Frahydel Falczuk NYC Dance Collective Guest Performers
Urban Interventions: Reclaiming Public Space
February 12, 2025

Urban Interventions: Reclaiming Public Space

Various Locations, New York City

A series of site-specific installations and performances in public spaces throughout New York City, exploring themes of belonging, cultural identity, and the right to the city.

Featured:

Javier León Pachanga Collective Community Participants

Publications & Resources

Venezuelan Art in Diaspora: New York Perspectives
Publication

Venezuelan Art in Diaspora: New York Perspectives

Helwing Villamizar & El Consulado Research Team (2024)

A comprehensive overview of Venezuelan artists working in New York City and their contributions to contemporary art discourse.

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Cultural Diplomacy Through Art: The Consulado Model
Research Paper

Cultural Diplomacy Through Art: The Consulado Model

Pachanga Collective (2024)

Examining how cultural centers can serve as alternative diplomatic spaces for communities lacking formal representation.

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Latin American Cinema in New York: Exhibition & Distribution
Research Paper

Latin American Cinema in New York: Exhibition & Distribution

Lolo Bello & Leonard Zelig (2023)

Exploring challenges and opportunities for Latin American filmmakers in New York's independent cinema landscape.

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