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Programming

The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture offers a diverse array of cultural programming. Visitors to the museum can enjoy year-round exhibition programming, showcasing multiple exhibits at any given time, an ongoing lecture series, educational arts workshops, a film series and an annual fine arts and crafts festival. IPRAC is committed to housing the work of artists who reflect the varied identity of the Puerto Rican community through creative achievement and artistic expressions.

Film Festival

The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in partnership with UIC Latino Cultural Center and the Chicago Latino Film Festival brings to the community the films “Color de Guayaba” and “Semi Tostado”- 1:30pm • All shows at IPRAC 3015 W. Division St. – FREE ADMISSION.

————————————————————————————–                                                                                                                                          The Color of Guayaba/El Color de la Guayaba Puerto Rico, 2010, 97min. Spanish with subtitles. Director: Luis Caballero. Saturday, April 21st. at IPRAC. 3015 w. Division St. 1:30PM. Free Admission. – This Film tells the story of a boy who s bullied by his peers and molested by his father. The unconditional love of his mother is crucial in his search of identity as a gay person in Puerto Rico. “El Color de la Guayaba” Trailer

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Semi Toasted/Semi Tostado Puerto Rico, 2011, 60min. Spanish with subtitles. Director: Alejandro Wolfe. Saturday, April 21st. at IPRAC. 3015 w. Division St. 3:15pm Free Admission. – This Film tells the story of a boy who s bullied by his peers and molested by his father. The unconditional love of his mother is crucial in his search of identity as a gay person in Puerto Rico.
“Semitostado” Trailer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save the Date for Barrio Art Fest 2012

Art Exhibitions

The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture offers a wide variety of art exhibits throughout the year featuring original works by local, regional, and national Puerto Rican and Latino artists. By displaying an assortment of art forms and styles, IPRAC seeks to stimulate the creation and understanding of Puerto Rican art and culture.

Photo Gallery: Luz y Color by Pablo Marcano Garcia

Lecture Series

The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is proud to host a number of regular lecture series covering a wide range of interests in Puerto Rican arts and culture, as well as occasional one-time talks and special presentations. Programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Arts Workshops

The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture has offered a variety of arts workshops in music, film, painting, sculpting and other visual arts.These workshops are taught by successful Puerto Rican artists, many who have exhibited in our museum and are designed for members of the community and both beginning and advanced art students.

Photo Gallery: Community Workshop / Sculpture

Puerto Rican Film Series

For several years the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture has sponsored an annual Film Series. Every summer several hundred families lie their blankets and lawn chairs on the museum’s front lawn where we showcase the best of Puerto Rican cinema. The Puerto Rican Film Series incorporates an educational component to all films that includes discussions preceding the films to encourage community dialogue and participation.

Photo Gallery: Movies in the park

Barrio Arts Fest

With the goal of supporting local artists by providing a quality venue for them to display and sell their art, the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture hosts the annual Barrio Arts Festival, a two-day community celebration featuring live performances by local musicians and poets, numerous art exhibits, workshops given by the exhibiting artists and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Barrio Arts Fest provides a family-friendly environment designed to capture the creativity and imagination of the entire community.

Photo Gallery: Barrio Art Fest