Elmhurst, NY-Centro Cultural Barco de Papel presented the “Wandering Art and Library” project that traveled the streets of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, Queens. “Cities are places of barter, not just merchandise, but also of words, wishes and memories.”—Italo Calvino Sponsored by … Continued
On Thursday, May 12th, the Centro Cultural Barco de Papel hosted Klinko, an Argentinean illustrator who traveled to New York to publicize her book, Tintaviva, a graphic arts creation showing drawings of the female form captured in the movement of dance. … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel showcased a traveling collection of photographs by Alejandro Teutli Morales, titled “Semblance of A Magical Village.” Strolling past each image, you were able to step into the daily traditions and customs of the charming town … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel and the organization Cartonera Intercultural offered their last children’s activity for the year on December 12, 2015. This Sesión Cartonera Navideña, or Christmas cardboard workshop, children painted their own hand-made books guided by writer and artist Joyce Sanchez Espinoza, with … Continued
Centro Cultural Barco de Papel celebrated the “Day of the Dead” this past October 30 in collaboration with the group “Catrinas in Motion” and Jose Daniel Martinez also known as “Clown Rexorzs” with the event “Catrina Makeup Workshop” directed by … Continued
A free workshop about cyanotype photography conducted by recognized photographer Diana Bejarano was held on Barco de Papel on September 6 2014. Participants had the opportunity to learn to draw using light and print their photos using the cyanotype technique, one of oldest … Continued
Ivan Vergara (Mexico 1979) lives in Sevilla, Spain, where he explores different artistic manifestations, He is a poet, musician, editor and cultural promoter. There, he has carved a niche as cultural director for the Plataform for Chilango-Andalusians Artists (PLATE), a project … Continued
Among the numerous family activities, Barco de Papel presented an origami workshop for children and adults. Instructed by James Jonas Hamilton, who is also a teacher, attendees built paper figurines of different colors under his guidance.
Librería Barco de Papel and the program La Hora del Cuento en Queens presented a workshop to introduce children didactically in the world of the famous painter, draftsman and Colombian sculptor. Small three to nine years enjoyed the unique creations of Fernando Botero, … Continued