House of the Americas Turns 100: Paul Philippe Cret and the Architecture of Dialogue
April 30 through July 5, 2010
Art Museum of the Americas

To commemorate the Centennial of the building, the OAS Art Museum of the Americas announces the opening of House of the Americas Turns 100: Paul Philippe Cret and the Architecture of Dialogue, an exhibition with a collection of original plans and drawings of its architect, Paul Philippe Cret.

This exhibit was curated by architectural historian and writer Tom Mellins and designed by Pure+Applied, both from New York City.

Prints by artist Duncan McCosker
On view: January 18 through February 2010
   Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET)
Organization of American States
1889 F Street, N.W., Terrace Level
Washington, D.C. 20006

Gallery talk on “Bilateral Engagement” with exhibit curator Laura Roulet
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12 p.m. (ET)
OAS Art Museum of the Americas
Free admission

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

A conversation with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Ryan Hill from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
A video presentation of the Mexican-Canadian artist’s most recent projects will be featured.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. (ET)
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

DC Junior Philharmonic concert to celebrate OAS Youth Orchestras Project in the Caribbean
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. (ET)
Hall of the Americas – Free admission

Videos » | Article » | Invitation »

Book launching of “Beyond National Identity” by Michele Greet
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. (ET)
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

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

Mask Family Workshop
Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET)
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, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. (ET)
OAS Art Museum of the Americas
Exhibition presented with the Washington Sculptors Group.

Book presentation by Felix Ángel: "Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos"
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 6 p.m. (ET)
OAS Art Museum of the Americas

Rogelio Salmona lecture
Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (ET)
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.