BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Museum of Central American Art - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Museum of Central American Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mocaart.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Museum of Central American Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173538 CREATED:20260324T165843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T140043Z UID:47621-1776002400-1776013200@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Rituals in Central America: aesthetic\, ethnographic & didactic perspectives DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/rituals-in-central-america-aesthetic-ethnographic-didactic-perspectives/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Event,Rituals in Central American Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20260225T214621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171322Z UID:47603-1773583200-1773594000@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Maya Ceremonial Performance & Amulet Jewelry DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/maya-ceremonial-performance-amulet-jewelry/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Event,Rituals in Central American Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20260205T021850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T214743Z UID:47552-1771164000-1771174800@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Event,Rituals in Central American Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/El-Gran-Toro-Fuego-1989-80x59-oil_canvas.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20251225T004008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T022145Z UID:47482-1768140000-1768150800@mocaart.org SUMMARY:The Poetry & Literature of Nicaragua DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/the-poetry-literature-of-nicaragua/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20251112T163355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T004655Z UID:47447-1765720800-1765731600@mocaart.org SUMMARY:From Curating to Collecting: Exploring the Synergy & Rewards of Art Engagement DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/from-curating-to-collecting-exploring-the-synergy-rewards-of-art-engagement/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20251104T201156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T163852Z UID:47435-1762696800-1762707600@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Smashed Can Art Class DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/smashed-can-art-class/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AA-new-table.png ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250907T015201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T201004Z UID:46750-1757858400-1757869200@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/opening-reception-alejandro-arostegui-praxis/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Alejandro-Arostegui-Mesa-Verde-con-Objectos.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250128T160134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T012635Z UID:45057-1757808000-1769903999@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Alejandro Aróstegui & PRAXIS DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/alejandro-arostegui-praxis/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Alejandro-Arostegui-PRAXIS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250906T230918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T184800Z UID:46558-1753624800-1753635600@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Who Gets to Be a Monster? DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/who-gets-to-be-a-monster/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Benjamín Cañas Retrospective,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Who-Gets-to-Be-a-Monster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250905T015603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T184740Z UID:46423-1748181600-1748192400@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Tales about “Mincho" - Benjamin Cañas DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/tales-about-mincho/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Benjamín Cañas Retrospective,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/unnamed-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250906T224806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215642Z UID:46530-1743292800-1756684799@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Retrospective of the surrealist - Benjamin Cañas (1933-1987 El Salvador/USA) DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/retrospective-of-the-surrealist-benjamin-canas-1933-1987-el-salvador-usa/ LOCATION:The ANNEX ArtSpace\, 290 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, IL CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/16.-b.canas-Antonia.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Snider":MAILTO:suzanne@mocaart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250907T002052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201559Z UID:46648-1722175200-1722186000@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Salvadoran Coffee & Pupusas DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/salvadoran-coffee-pupusas/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Central American Modernism: Connecting Cultures,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2F583CBB-C23F-4DA5-9977-266C3548F650.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240623T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250907T002724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201928Z UID:46657-1719151200-1719162000@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Book Talk & Guided Tour of Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/book-talk-guided-tour-of-exhibition/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Central American Modernism: Connecting Cultures,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_9339.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240607T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250907T003321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T203233Z UID:46665-1717768800-1717779600@mocaart.org SUMMARY:Ever had a pupusa ? Sip a Zacapa DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. She has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Miami\, Miami-Dade County\, the Lowe Art Museum\, and the City of Coral Gables\, which also presented her with its official City Seal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event RSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n \n \n \n How Many In Your Party? \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://mocaart.org/event/ever-had-a-pupusa-sip-a-zacapa/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Central American Modernism: Connecting Cultures,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mocaart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/d6ca04b1-a393-2827-c776-7510b3c8575a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTSTAMP:20260530T173539 CREATED:20250906T235941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201431Z UID:46630-1709856000-1725148799@mocaart.org SUMMARY:The Cornell Museum of Art at Old School Square Presents: Central American Modernism DESCRIPTION:The ANNEX\n290 SE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, Florida\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preview of the documentarywith an introduction by its film director\,Stella Holmes – with Panamá popcorn & drinks2:00 opening – 2:15 introduction – 2:30 film begins We invite you to an exclusive preview of A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala\, a documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Stella Holmes —to be  introduced in person by the director herself. A Journey to the Soul of Guna Yala follows a University of Miami student returning to Panama’s Guna Yala Islands\, an archipelago of 360 islands where a community works quietly\, urgently\, to hold onto who it is. Central to the story are molas — intricately handmade textiles that carry Guna history and identity in every stitch\, and are now collected worldwide. As outside commercial pressures mount\, the film asks a question that resonates far beyond Panama: what does it cost a culture to share what it loves most? The documentary was inspired by the ArtLab @ The Lowe\, an initiative that provides students with hands-on curatorial and cultural experience. Holmes is one of the program’s supporters\, bringing her commitment to cultural preservation directly into the next generation of artists and scholars. This preview is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Holmes about how it came to be. The documentary asks what happens when a culture’s most sacred expressions are shared\, admired\, and at risk of being transformed or lost. Through Guna Yala\, it captures the fragile line between preservation\, identity\, and global attention—join us to see why this story was made\, and why it demands our attention now. Stella is a Miami-based art historian and the founder and president of West Encounters East\, a documentary platform whose mission is to explore the intersection of cultures through their socio-historical and emotional-spiritual dimensions — creating films that foster dialogue\, reflection\, and deeper human connection. Her work has been presented in film festivals and cultural venues and has received recognition and awards reflecting her commitment to storytelling and cultural dialogue. Her work is guided by a lifelong belief in the power of art to bridge cultures and connect people. 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