Barco de Papel Cultural Center welcomed the Mural Project: “Identity in the Neighborhood”. With this second mural season, named “Identity in the Neighborhood”, Centro Cultural Barco de Papel explores artistic expressions as part or our cultural contribution to arts in … Continued
A love letter to Jackson Heights – By Diana Bejarano and Luis Henao Uribe In the event Encounters and departures visual artist Diana Bejarano and writer Luis Henao Uribe presented a “facsimile” that combines portraits and texts of Jackson Heights. … Continued
Behind the Mask– Art workshop by Okechukwu Okegrass Ofiaeli who on October 22, 2021, taught about creative recycling through innovative, functional and convenient art. This event highlighted the use of recycling; increasingly important in our society for the conservation of … Continued
Elmhurst, NY-Centro Cultural Barco de Papel presented the “Wandering Art and Library” project that traveled the streets of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, Queens. “Cities are places of barter, not just merchandise, but also of words, wishes and memories.”—Italo Calvino Sponsored by … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel showcased a traveling collection of photographs by Alejandro Teutli Morales, titled “Semblance of A Magical Village.” Strolling past each image, you were able to step into the daily traditions and customs of the charming town … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel and the organization Cartonera Intercultural offered their last children’s activity for the year on December 12, 2015. This Sesión Cartonera Navideña, or Christmas cardboard workshop, children painted their own hand-made books guided by writer and artist Joyce Sanchez Espinoza, with … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel celebrated the “Day of the Dead” this past October 30 in collaboration with the group “Catrinas in Motion” and Jose Daniel Martinez also known as “Clown Rexorzs” with the event “Catrina Makeup Workshop” directed by … Continued
A free workshop about cyanotype photography conducted by recognized photographer Diana Bejarano was held on Barco de Papel on September 6 2014. Participants had the opportunity to learn to draw using light and print their photos using the cyanotype technique, one of oldest … Continued
Ivan Vergara (Mexico 1979) lives in Sevilla, Spain, where he explores different artistic manifestations, He is a poet, musician, editor and cultural promoter. There, he has carved a niche as cultural director for the Plataform for Chilango-Andalusians Artists (PLATE), a project … Continued
Among the numerous family activities, Barco de Papel presented an origami workshop for children and adults. Instructed by James Jonas Hamilton, who is also a teacher, attendees built paper figurines of different colors under his guidance.