Alumni Networking + Panel w/ El Museo + Afro Latin Jazz

Schedule

Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

El Museo del Barrio | New York, NY

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Connect with alumni from our internship programs, network with El Museo leadership, and enjoy some live Afro-Latin Jazz vibes!
About this Event

Join us on May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) at El Museo del Barrio for an engaging evening. Connect with fellow alumni, participate in lively discussions with El Museo, enjoy light bites, non-alcoholic drinks, and wine, and dance to captivating Afro Latin Jazz. This is a great chance to catch up, network, and experience a vibrant in-person event that blends culture, music, and community.


Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Self-Guided Gallery Tour [Optional], " Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures"
Host: Sophia Rivera

Info: El Museo del Barrio presents Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures, opening April 23, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the pioneering photographer’s work, highlighting her role in Nuyorican culture and her historic connection to the museum. Featuring portraits, documentary images, self-portraits, and photos of New York scenes, it explores themes of identity and multiplicity.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Alumni Check-In

Info: We will use the time to check in alumni using the Eventbrite QR code.


🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Alumni Reception + Conversation: Creating Creative Pathways

Info: Non-alcoholic drinks, wine, and catered food will be served. A reception will follow, featuring El Museo staff from curatorial, education, and development departments, concentrating on mentorship, access, and fostering community-centered arts ecosystems.


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
America 250 with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra + Strings

Info: The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra presents ALJO + Strings, a gripping concert that reimagines the canon of Latin jazz. The program includes never-before-heard orchestrations of works by Chico O'Farrill, new compositions by Arturo O'Farrill, and fresh arrangements that combine the power of the rhythm section with the emotional depth of the string textures. This performance is presented in collaboration with Carnegie Hall's United in Sound festival: America at 250.


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El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, New York, United States

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