Bringing an awareness of and a respect for the richness and importance of Central American modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and events.
Current
Exhibition
Rituals in Central American Art
The ANNEX
290 SE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
February 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Dances, festivals, amulets, ceremonies, spirits and animals are celebrated in paintings, sculpture and jewelry in our new exhibition.
Art works by Carlos Mérida, Elmar Rojas, Isabel de Obaldia, Guillermo Trujillo, Francisco Amighetti, Moises Becerra, Leoncio Sáenz, and Benjamin Cañas demonstrate the rich cultural tapestry where ancient beliefs about nature, community, and the spiritual world are often interwoven with Spanish colonial influences, creating unique expressions of traditions across Central America.
Current
Event
Maya Ceremonial Performance & Amulet Jewelry
The ANNEX
290 SE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
March 15th, 2026 @ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
A Maya Tz’utujil artist, Juan Batista Novichoc, will set up an altar to recreate and perform a mock-ceremony for cleansing and new beginnings. Wearing his traditional attire and using incense, aromatic woods, and incense burners, he will demonstrate the ritual, followed by a talk explaining its meaning and the deeper significance behind it.
