Latin American Cultural Week - NYC

PAMAR & the Annual Latin American Cultural Week

PAMAR's annual LACW, now on its 7th edition, reaches out to more than 500,000 individuals through a worldwide promotional and marketing campaign. Many institutions and artists throughout New York City participate hosting presentations of music, dance, film, theater, literature, visual and performing arts from or influenced by the diverse cultures of Latin America. Among them we can mention the American Symphony Orchestra, The World Music Institute, Sotheby's, Christie's, Instituto Cervantes, Clemente Soto Velez Educational Center, Carnegie Hall, Museo del Barrio, Americas Society, Cuban Artist Fund, Music Artist Guild, Jose Limon Dance Company, and Repertorio Español.

The LACW counts with the support of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York, LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council) and several corporate sponsors.

The 7th Annual Latin American Cultural Week will take place November 9 - 19th, 2012.

PAMAR History and Mission Statement

Pan American Musical Art Research, Inc. (PAMAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization seeking to promote a better knowledge, understanding and coexistence between the various cultures and countries of the Americas, primarily through an ongoing and vital exchange of their artistic fields including music, dance, theater, film, visual arts and literature, as well as educational programs through the NY Public School system. Throughout its history, PAMAR has served as a comprehensive and inclusive art service organization showcasing the talent of many musicians, composers and dancers of the Americas.

PAMAR reaches out to people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities, spreading awareness of the richness and value of the cultures of the Americas, and makes efforts to provide the underserved student population with high quality music opportunities and programs. In October 2006, PAMAR received a special citation from New York City Council Member Daniel Garodnick recognizing the outstanding value of the organization, "worthy of the esteem of both the community and the great City of New York" for sparking city-wide interest and support.

Founded in 1984 in New York City by Uruguayan born pianist Polly Ferman, PAMAR has taken significant steps toward establishing itself as an artistic resource center.

Our Past Festivals

Since 2006, Pamar presents the annual Latin American Culture Week with the aim of bringing to the general public the richness and diversity of the various Latin American cultures. This series of events, independently produced by the participants, presents established and emerging artists in disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, literature, theater and film..

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LACW is produced by

Supported by the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission of the City of New York.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

NoMAA Capacity Building Grant Program, made possible by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation.

This project is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.