At a Glance
- Over 70 local artists honor La Virgen de Guadalupe in a new exhibition running December 6 through January 16.
- Opening reception is set for December 6, 6-8 p.m., with a free public lecture on December 11 at 7 p.m.
- Works span paintings, sculpture, and mixed media, celebrating nearly 500 years of cultural legacy.
- Why it matters: The free events offer Dallas residents a rare, city-sponsored deep dive into Latino spiritual and artistic heritage.
Dallas’ Latino Cultural Center will host the 2025 Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition from December 6, 2025, to January 16, 2026. Curator José Vargas has assembled more than 70 artists whose pieces-paintings, sculptures, and mixed media-reimagine or pay tribute to the beloved dark-skinned Madonna.
Exhibition Details
- Dates: December 6, 2025 – January 16, 2026
- Opening reception: Saturday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.
- Lecture: Thursday, December 11, 7 p.m.
- Location: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Featured Programming
Carlos Rovelo, professor of Mexican Art Studies and Art History at Dallas College, will deliver a lecture on December 11 exploring the cultural iconography of La Virgen de Guadalupe. Rovelo has researched her impact for more than 20 years, tracking how artists continually reinterpret her image while preserving her symbolic power.
About the Venue
The Latino Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. Its mission is to preserve, develop, and promote Latino arts and culture. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. For details, call 214-671-0045 or visit lcc.dallasculture.org.
