Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals is a month-long art exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery that honors Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through a diverse range of media and perspectives, the exhibit explores themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation, creating a visual dialogue that connects past and present while highlighting the evolving narratives of Hispanic communities. The exhibition is curated by Laura Ramirez-Drain, who also contributed the featured artwork “Frida Kahlo: Guardian of Heritage.” Cuban-American artist, curator, critic, and prominent voice in the DMV art scene F. Lennox Campello will select the artist awards for the show. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 4 from 7–9pm, offering attendees a chance to meet the curator and exhibiting artists; the reception is supported by a generous donation from MCD Mateos McDonald’s.

When: September 4–26, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 from 7–9pm.
Showtimes: Gallery hours are Thursday 12–6pm, Friday 12–9pm, Saturday 12–6pm, and Sunday 12–6pm (the gallery is closed on Sunday, September 27).
Tickets: Admission is free and open to the public.
Lineup: Curated by Laura Ramirez-Drain; artist awards selected by F. Lennox Campello; exhibiting artists will be present at the opening reception.
Run time: The exhibit runs for the duration of September 4–26, 2026.
Ages: All ages are welcome (no age restriction noted).
Venue: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, located in the Colasanto Center at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Phone: 703-838-4827.
Accessibility: The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Note: The event is organized by Laura Ramirez-Drain; for more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.