El Museo Latino

NEWS:
Merengue   Art & Symbolism of the Huichol
February 16 - April 19, 2008
Extended through May 24, 2008

The exhibit “Art & Symbolism of the Huichol” presents a sample
of a variety of art forms representative of the indigenous people
known as the Huichol. The selection of works includes yarn
paintings called “Nerikas” and beaded works.

Support has been made possible by
Douglas County, Mutual of Omaha, The Nebraska Arts Council & Omaha Steaks

 
  THE MEXICAN MURALIST MOVEMENT
ART HISTORY CLASS


A survey of the Mexican Muralist Movement focusing in particular on the major mural works by internationally renowned artists: Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros.
-Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
-Saturday: 1-2 p.m.

To register, please call (402) 731-1137
 
Alebrijes   FRIDA KAHLO: Letters and Photographs
September 6 – November 29, 2008

Exhibition presenting the letters and documents written by Frida Kahlo between 1931 and 1954. In addition, silver gelatin photographs of Frida Kahlo will be on view taken by internationally renowned photographers such as Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham.

 
Alebrijes  
Dia del Niño
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Click here for the Dia del Niño Art Contest
Please call (402) 731-1137 or CLICK HERE for more information.

 
History of Latinos in Omaha  
Salsa Dance Classes
Saturdays 11:30 am
Please call (402) 731-1137 for more information.

 
 
EL MUSEO LATINO - 4701 South 25 Street Omaha, NE 68107
phone: (402) 731-1137 - fax: (402) 733-7012 - webmaster@elmuseolatino.org