Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Caribbean

Talking in Sicá with Alicia Díaz & Héctor “Coco” Barez
Atrium, Level 1
2:10 –2:30 pm

Watch as Alicia Díaz, Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Richmond and co-director of Agua Dulce Dance Theater, performs a dialogue between tradition and contemporary influences derived from Bomba, an Afro-Puerto Rican music and dance form, with percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez.

Portrait of an imagined deity with the Agua Dulce Dance Company
Marble Hall, Level 2
12:45 pm –1:00 pm

Watch as the Agua Dulce Dance Company, performs a piece inspired by imagery and archetypes of mother, lover, and warrior evoked by different deities present in the Caribbean African diaspora.

Peluche Productions
Marble Hall, Level 2
Ongoing

Join us in the Marble Hall as we enjoy the upbeat Latin sounds of DJ: Peluche Productions. With roots in the Dominican Republic, Peluche Productions, brings the sounds of the Caribbean and Latin America to the local community and beyond.

The Latin Ballet of Virginia
Leslie Cheek Theater, Level L
12:00–12:35 pm & 1:30 – 2:05 pm

Join the Latin Ballet of Virginia as they highlight movement and influences from the Caribbean. From the passionate fury of flamenco to tango’s forbidden heat, the polished elegance of classical ballet to the earthen power of modern dance, the Latin Ballet of Virginia uses the expressive beauty of movement to weave the tales and traditions that are the heart and soul of Hispanic culture. The Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV) combines technical excellence with a soulful depth of emotion and an unwavering commitment to education, diversity and accessibility.

Pan in Harmony: The Sounds of the Caribbean
Atrium, Level 1
11:14–11:45 pm

Listen to the vibrant rhythms of the steel drums and explore the history and background of the instrument and its sound!

Latin Vintage Dance Workshops and Demonstrations
Atrium, Level 1
12:00 pm–2:00 pm

Participate in Latin Dance workshops followed by demonstrations with the Richmond – based Latin Vintage dance company! Workshops will run from 12:30 – 1:00pm and 1:30-2:00pm with dance demonstrations before and after!

Conversational Spanish Interactive Games
Conference Room 1, Level L
Simon Says – 11 am – 12:30 pm
Twister – 1 pm – 3 pm

Participate in interactive games such as Simon Says (Simon Dice) and Twister while learning conversational Spanish with Spanish Academy & Cultural Institute, and Lisa Zajur, Director & Coordinator of the Passport to Education Programs with the Virginia Hispanic Foundation.

French language workshop with Caribbean Influences
Art Education Center: ECC, Level 1
11:30 – 12:30 pm & 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

Participate in interactive French workshops where you will learn simple French words and Francophone stories, as portrayed through Caribbean poetry, stories, and fables. In this interactive workshop, guests are invited to use illustrate their own stories and create butterfly masks, inspired by Caribbean culture. Workshops are presented by local World Language
Consultant and ESL Teacher, Nirva Vernet.

Design a Tap Tap Bus | Art Education Center: Studio 1, Level 1
Use decorative materials to adorn your own Tap Tap Bus! Make sure to fill it with bright colors and shapes!

Ancient Taino Zemis, Petroglyphs and Pendants | Marble Hall, Level 2
Design your own Taino-inspired pendant!

Construct a Puerto Rican Mask of Vejigante | Art Education Center: Studio 2, Level 1
Use paper and paint to create a mask inspired by the Mask of Vejigante.

Create a Caribbean Bird | Atrium, Level 1
Create your own paper bird inspired by the Cuban Tody and Puerto Rican Coqui.

Create a Caribbean Instrument: Maracas | Marble Hall, Level 2
Create a musical instrument of the Caribbean – Maracas! Make sure to use your maracas during the closing Festival Parade in the Sculpture Garden at 4:45 pm!

Face Painting | Marble Hall, Level 2
Get your face painted in bright carnival style! Line will stop at 2:30 pm

Tap Tap Bus Selfie Station created in Collaboration with Milk River Arts  | Atrium, Level L
Take a picture at our Tap Tap Bus Selfie Station that was painted by artists at Milk River Arts!

Caribbean Flower Community Project with the Valentine Museum | Conference Room 1, Level L
Create a community-based mural filled with Caribbean flowers and community responses prompted by the Valentine Museum as they promote and raise awareness of the Nuestras Historias project and exhibition open through April 18 2018.

Play! | Sculpture Garden, Pauley Center Terrace
Spread out on a picnic blanket or pick up a hula hoop or jump rope to play in our Sculpture Garden!

Visit the VMFA Art Galleries | 
Explore our art galleries!

Family Day Closing Celebration| Atrium, Level 1
2:45pm
Celebrate the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month as we close our family day event.

Best Café | Level 1
Lunch served from 11 am–2:30 pm; light fare from 2:30–5 pm

Food Vendors | Grove Avenue and Sculpture Garden
Make sure to stop by our local food vendors to pick up a tasty treat.