Join us for an intimate conversation with Dr. Noemí Espinosa, Associate Curator at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, about the regional costumes featured in Joaquín Sorolla’s mural series Vision of Spain.
Inwood Art Works: Jorge A. Valdes Retrospective Opening Reception. celebrates the life and work of the late Cuban-American artist, whose vibrant creations transformed mosaic, collage, ceramics and found objects into richly imaginative works of art. The opening reception will also serve as a joyful celebration of his life and creative legacy. Retrospective September 11-24, 2026
Morris-Jumel Mansion: Create Carnaval masks and Leadlights Ensemble concert. oin us for a free afternoon of art, music, and storytelling! From 1–3 p.m., create your own vibrant Carnaval mask with all materials provided (first come, first served), in collaboration with Leadlights Ensemble. At 3:15 p.m., enjoy Leadlights Ensemble’s interactive outdoor performance of Cesaria Feels the Beat, celebrating Carnival, community, and culture.
Hispanic Society: Hispanic Heritage Month Reception. Join us for a special evening honoring the work of Tom Sanford, whose project Uptown Visions is the 2026 selection for Art on Audubon Terrace presented in collaboration with Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, and Esperanza Cortés, whose exhibition Embroidered Allegories forms the 2026 edition of Arte en el Alto Manhattan. Refreshments and light bites will be provided
Hosted by Demetrius Daniel, stop by the Fall Equinox Jam at Word Up Recirculation to celebrate the beginning of fall with words, music, and dance.
Join the Hispanic Society for a conversation with NoMAA Exec Director, Niria Leyva-Gutiérrez and artistTom Sanford about Uptown Visions, the 2026 selection for Art on Audubon Terrace presented by the Hispanic Society and Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA). In Uptown Visions, Tom Sanford draws on his experience as a longtime Upper Manhattan resident to offer a vibrant expression of the joy, rhythm, and layered experience of Uptown summer life. The work also pays tribute to Joaquín Sorolla’s monumental mural series.
