ISLAA-ALAA Encuentro for Latin American and Latinx Art at CAA

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) to host a new event at the College Art Association’s annual conference: the ISLAA-ALAA Encuentro for Latin American and Latinx Art at CAA. The Encuentro aims to strengthen ties between members of our communities through a keynote lecture and reception. The ISLAA-ALAA Keynote Lecture will present the work and research of an established scholar, which will stimulate interest in the study of Latin American/Latinx art among the broader CAA audience and allow professionals to follow the latest trends in the field. In addition, the reception will provide an opportunity for our members to meet and network in a more informal setting, strengthening bonds and fostering a more robust community. It will also provide an opportunity for emerging scholars to interact with their peers and, in particular, with more established scholars. In this regard, we envision an event that can stimulate mentoring relationships among members of our communities.

For the inaugural program at the CAA 112th Annual Conference, Dr. Esther Gabara, Professor of Romance Studies and Art, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke University, will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a reception for Latin American arts professionals attending CAA. Please mark your calendars and join us for this enriching opportunity:

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Keynote Address: 1.00-2.00 pm (CST) (you’ll find it on the schedule as the ISLAA business meeting)

Location: Hilton Chicago, 3rd Floor-Williford B

Reception: 2.00-3.30 pm (CST)

Location: Hilton Chicago, Lobby Level-Grand Tradition

Note that you do not have to be a paid member of CAA or ALAA to attend the Encuentro. The CAA Annual Conference offers a no-cost registration that includes access to the conference key events  (Convocation, Annual Artist Interviews, Distinguished Scholar Session), CAA Committee and Affiliated Society Business Meetings, Workshops, Services to Artists Committee (SAC) programming, and Student and Emerging Professionals Committee (SEPC) programming. Please note that this complimentary registration provides access to these programs and events only. You can access the free registration form here: https://www.collegeart.org/programs/conference/conference2024/registration