A special exhibit for Hispanic Month starting September 1st.  We are looking for artists of Hispanic culture with any theme or style in painting, photography and sculpture.  Be a part of this special event contact Santiago Masferrer at 885-6343 before August 15

At play in the fields of the Lord HECTOR BABENCO FREE (1991) In this English narrative, modern day missionaries go the Amazon to try to convert a native tribe, while other conflicts of interests and identity are stronger than their faith. Outstanding cast!  

Chile, Obstinate Memory El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo FREE In conjunction with this summer’s Latin Lens Film Series, Hallwalls is pleased to co-present Chile, Obstinate Memory (Patricio Guzmán,1998, 58min) which follows the documentary maker’s return home to screen his 3-part epic, Battle of Chile after “a quarter century of censorship and self-censorship, buried … Continue reading »

by Jeremy Spindler A few weeks ago, I encountered myself face in a very uncomfortable situation after having taken a Chinese bus from Chinatown to Buffalo. It turns out that despite traveling within the state of New York, myself and all the other travelers were greeted by border patrol as we unloaded from the bus … Continue reading »

PaintingThe mirrors came to Peru with the Spanish conquest with the Pandeoro. Pandeoro is superfine gold foil used for coating of objects (furniture, sculptures, books …) and give them a golden finish. The Pandeoro is produced in many different qualities, but the main ones are two: true and false. The origin of the latter dates … Continue reading »

El Buen Amigo Art Gallery

The Latin American Cultural Association (with its store El Buen Amigo) celebrates its 34th year of service to the people of Latin America and the people of W.N.Y.  For 34 years it has brought the most diverse and interesting arts and crafts from Latin America and other countries to share with the people of this … Continue reading »

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla.The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom … Continue reading »